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# CAPLfunctionCANstressGetDevice

# CANstressGetDevice

[Valid for](../../../Shared/FeatureAvailability.md): CANoe DE

## Function Syntax

```plaintext theme={null}
long CANstressGetDevice ();
```

## Description

Sends back the handle for the current CANstress device.

## Parameters

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## Return Values

* **> 0**\
  If successful.\
  Handle for the current CANstress device.

* **-1**\
  In case of error.\
  **DeviceId** does not contain a valid handle for a CANstress device. You might get this result, for example, if **CANstressCreateServer** has not yet been called.

## Example

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