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Component: Mutex

Functions for named mutexes.

Allows synchronization of file/memory/device access by two FileMaker processes, e.g. client and server running on same computer.

Version macOS Windows Linux Server iOS SDK
10.2 ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes

Item Details
Mutex.Create
Creates a new mutex with given name. 		All
10.2
Mutex.Free
Frees a mutex. 		All
10.2
Mutex.List
Lists all Mutex reference numbers. 		All
10.2
Mutex.Lock
Locks the mutex. 		All
10.2
Mutex.Name
Queries name of mutex. 		All
10.2
Mutex.TryLock
Tries to lock the mutex. 		All
10.2
Mutex.Unlock
Unlocks the mutex. 		All
10.2

7 functions shown.

These functions require a license (86%).

Release notes

  • Version 10.2

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