Get Current Location
Gets the current location of the device using the GPS signal.
Check altitude
Takes the current location of the device, extracts the altitude, then displays it in a result or speaks it when run from Siri.
Scripting Actions
Measurement
Passes the specified measurement (including number and unit) to the next action.
Convert Measurement
Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Check%20altitude
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Check%20altitude
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Check altitude”
end tell
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