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# SDL_GetSensorNonPortableType

Get the platform dependent type of a sensor.

## Header File

Defined in [SDL_sensor.h](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_sensor.h), but apps should use `#include <SDL3/SDL.h>`

## Syntax

```c
int SDL_GetSensorNonPortableType(SDL_Sensor *sensor);

```

## Function Parameters

|                |                                                |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **sensor**     | The [SDL_Sensor](SDL_Sensor) object to inspect |

## Return Value

Returns the sensor platform dependent type, or -1 if `sensor` is NULL.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.

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