Script Steps Reference

FILEMAKER SCRIPT STEPS REFERENCE 72
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
You must specify a target field, click in a field, or use the Go to Field script step before performing
this script step. If you do not specify a file to insert, FileMaker Pro displays a dialog box where the
user can select a file.
Note If there is no active container field on the layout where the script is being performed, Insert
File returns an error code that can be captured with the Get(LastError) function.
Examples
Go to Field [Last Correspondence]
Insert File ["My_Letter.doc"]
The following parameters in the Insert File Options dialog box indicate that filters have been defined,
files are inserted in the field, and files are compressed when possible.
Insert File [Filters;Insert;Compress when possible]
Related topics
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Contents
Replace Field Contents
Purpose
Uses the value in a specified field in the current record or uses a calculation to replace the value in
that field in every record in the current found set.
Format
Replace Field Contents [No Dialog; <table::field>;
Current contents/Serial numbers/Calculation results]
Options
• Perform without dialog prevents display of the Replace Field Contents dialog box when
the script step executes.
• Select Go to target field or click Specify to specify the target field for the replace operation.
• Click Specify to display the Replace Field Contents dialog box, where you can determine
the settings required for the Replace Field Contents command.
FileMaker Go Yes
Custom Web Publishing No
Instant Web Publishing No
Runtime solution Yes
Where the script step runs Supported