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FILEMAKER PRO HELP 1099
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step opens the “Create a new file named:” dialog box. After the new database opens, the
script becomes active again, and if script steps remain, the script continues. The new database
remains open and active.
Tip If you want the original database to remain active, add a Select Window script step after the
New File step.
Example 1
Exports records, then creates a new file to import the records into.
Set Error Capture [On]
Export Records [ ]
New File
Related topics
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
Open File
Purpose
Opens the specified FileMaker file or allows the user to select a file to open.
Format
Open File [Open hidden; “<filename>”]
Options
• Open hidden causes FileMaker Pro to open and hide the specified database.
• Specify lets you select a FileMaker Pro database or ODBC data source to open. Choose
Add FileMaker Data Source or Add ODBC Data Source to locate and select a file. After
you select a file, it is added to the Specify Table list. Choose Manage Data Sources to
modify or delete a data source you’ve already added to the list.
Custom Web Publishing No
FileMaker WebDirect No
Runtime solution No
Where the script step runs Supported