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SDL_GetJoystickInstanceGUID

Get the implementation-dependent GUID of a joystick.

Syntax

SDL_JoystickGUID SDL_GetJoystickInstanceGUID(SDL_JoystickID instance_id);

Function Parameters

instance_id the joystick instance ID

Return Value

Returns the GUID of the selected joystick. If called on an invalid index, this function returns a zero GUID

Remarks

This can be called before any joysticks are opened.

Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.


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