processID

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

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile OS: linux, ios, android Introduced: 1.0 Security: process

# Syntax

the processID

# Examples

the processID

write the processID & linefeed to process someOtherProcess

# 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 process can use the processID to address LiveCode.

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

# Tags

# See

- **command:** kill - **constant:** return - **glossary:** application, Windows, standalone application, return, Mac OS, process