processID

Type

function

Summary

Returns the process ID of LiveCode (or a standalone application).

Syntax

the processID

processID()

Description

Use the processID function to communicate with another application.

On Unix systems, the processID uniquely identifies the process belonging to the running application. Other processes can use the processID to address LiveCode.

The processID function does not return a meaningful value on Mac OS or Windows systems.

Examples

the processID

write the processID & linefeed to process someOtherProcess

Value

Name	Type	Description
return		The processID function returns a positive integer.

Related

command: kill

constant: return

glossary: application, Windows, standalone application, return, Mac OS, process

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile