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FILEMAKER PRO HELP 983
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Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
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Install OnTimer Script
Purpose
Runs a specified script at the specified interval. Installs a timer on the active window. After the
specified interval has passed, the next time the application is idle, runs the specified script.
Format
Install OnTimer Script [“<script>”; Parameter: <script parameter>;
Interval: <number>]
Options
Click Specify to set the variable options:
• Specify script is the script that you want to run.
• Interval seconds is the value in seconds that the timer waits before running the script.
Compatibility
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 10.0
Description
This script step installs a single timer on the active window and repeats the specified script in that
window until another Install OnTimer Script step installs a timer on the window or until the window
closes. You can halt an installed timer by running another Install OnTimer Script step without
specifying a script or interval.
Note To run scripts on a schedule and independently of open windows, see FileMaker Server Help.
Where the script step runs Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Server scheduled script No
FileMaker Go Yes
Custom Web Publishing No
FileMaker WebDirect Yes
Runtime solution Yes