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How to determine which platform a user is using during runtime?

  • July 13, 2026
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We have some process flows which open a new document. Since we are transitioning to Universal, we have a Windows variant and a Universal variant of the subject. Now, I need to determine in the process flow which variant to open based on the platform that is being used. Can I get this data during runtime?

I only need this solution temporarily until the Windows version has been made inactive, but still it would lead to disruption of work if I cannot control this while both versions are available.

If there is another solution I would also like to hear it.

Best answer by Mark Jongeling

Hi Robin,

That is possible if you have a SQL Server model. The session context variables can be used for this purpose as Indicium sets more session variables than Windows GUI (2-tier) does.

This code you can use to determine the user is using the Windows GUI (2-tier).

-- Open the Windows GUI variant of the screen when not using Indicium
if SESSION_CONTEXT(N'tsf_appl_id') is null
begin
    set @windows_path   = 1
    set @universal_path = 0
end
else
begin
    set @universal_path = 1
    set @windows_path   = 0
end

Replace @windows_path and @universal_path with the correct process step ID's. You will need to tele the process flow to either continue to the Open document specifically for the Windows GUI, or continue with the Universal GUI variant.

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    Mark Jongeling
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    • Mark Jongeling
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    • July 13, 2026

    Hi Robin,

    That is possible if you have a SQL Server model. The session context variables can be used for this purpose as Indicium sets more session variables than Windows GUI (2-tier) does.

    This code you can use to determine the user is using the Windows GUI (2-tier).

    -- Open the Windows GUI variant of the screen when not using Indicium
    if SESSION_CONTEXT(N'tsf_appl_id') is null
    begin
        set @windows_path   = 1
        set @universal_path = 0
    end
    else
    begin
        set @universal_path = 1
        set @windows_path   = 0
    end

    Replace @windows_path and @universal_path with the correct process step ID's. You will need to tele the process flow to either continue to the Open document specifically for the Windows GUI, or continue with the Universal GUI variant.

    "Wake me up before you low-code"
    R
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    • Robin LiuSidekick
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    • July 13, 2026

    Cool, thanks! Looks like it will work for me.

    Thank you for the quick reply

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