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FILEMAKER PRO HELP 1029
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
You must specify a field, click in a field, or use the Go to Field script step before performing this
script step.
When Insert Picture is performed, unless a file is specified with the Specify source file option,
FileMaker
Pro displays a dialog box where the user can select and preview the file to be imported.
Note FileMaker WebDirect does not support the Store only a reference or Specify source file
options.
Notes
• If there is no active container field on the layout where the script is being performed, Insert
Picture returns an error code that can be captured with the
Get(LastError) function.
• For information on supported picture formats, see Using data in container fields.
Example 1
Goes to the Picture field and inserts a picture.
Go to Field [Products::Picture]
Insert Picture ["Mobile Phone.png"]
Related topics
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
Using data in container fields
Insert QuickTime
Purpose
Imports a QuickTime movie or sound file into the current container field.
Format
Insert QuickTime [“<filename>”]
Options
Select Specify source file or click Specify to display the Open dialog box where you can specify
the name, file type, and location of the QuickTime file you intend to insert. For more information, see
Creating file paths.
Compatibility
Where the script step runs Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes