gestalt
(Macintosh only) Retrieves information about the operating environment.
Method of
Install object
Syntax
int gestalt ( String selector );
Parameters
The gestalt method takes the following parameters:
-
selector - The selector code for the information you want.
Returns
Returns the requested information. The format depends on the select code specified in the selector parameter.
Description
The gestalt method is a wrapper for the gestalt function of the Macintosh Toolbox. For information on that function, see Inside Macintosh: Operating System Utilities. This method returns null on Unix and Windows platforms.