Script Steps Reference

Miscellaneous script steps
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Send DDE Execute (Windows)
Purpose
Sends a DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) command to another application to execute a series of
commands available in that application.
Format
Send DDE Execute [<topic text or filename>; <service name>]
Options
Click Specify to display the “Send DDE Execute” Options dialog box, where you can set the
following options:
• Service name is the name of the application that executes the commands. Refer to the
documentation of the application you specify for the valid service name. You can enter the
service name directly as text or click Specify to create the service name from a calculation.
• Topic is a filename or text string that describes the topic that the application executes the
commands on. Refer to the documentation of the application specified in the Service Name
for valid topics. You can enter the topic name directly as text or click Specify to create the
topic name from a calculation. For more information, see Creating file paths.
• Commands are a calculated value or text string that specifies what the application does.
Refer to the documentation of the application specified in the Service Name for valid
commands and formats. You can enter the commands directly as text or click Specify to
create the commands from a calculation.
Compatibility
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Where the script step runs Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Server scheduled script No
FileMaker Go No
Custom Web Publishing No
FileMaker WebDirect No
Runtime solution Yes