Functions Reference

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Global field
A field defined with the global storage option can contain one value that's used for all records in
a file. Use the value of a global field as a fixed value in calculations, to declare variables in If or
Loop script steps, or for fields that rarely need to be updated (for example, a company logo in a
container field). A global field can be any field type except summary. A global field can’t be
indexed.
Global variable
A global variable can be used in a calculation or script anywhere in a file, for example, other
scripts or file paths. The value of a global variable is not cleared until the file is closed.
Grammar
A precise description of a formal language, such as XML, consisting of sets of rules for how
strings (words) in the language can be generated, and how the strings can be recognized as
part of the language.
Grand summary
Total or other aggregate value for all records in the found set.
Grand summary part
Use grand summary parts to view and display summary information (totals, averages, and so
on) in summary fields for all records in the found set. You can add one grand summary part at
the top (leading) and one grand summary part at the bottom (trailing) of a layout.
Grid
In Layout mode, a series of nonprinting intersecting horizontal and vertical lines. The grid aligns
objects you create, resize, move, or position. Objects “snap to” the grid to help you create and
edit objects more precisely. Gridlines adjust when you change the unit of measure.
Grouped object
A collection of objects that behaves as one object in Layout mode.
Guest
A user who opens a protected file without specifying an account name and password. The
Guest account is assigned a privilege set that determines what guests can do in the file. Guest
access may be disabled for a file.
Guides
Nonprinting, movable horizontal and vertical guidelines to help you position and align objects in
Layout mode. An object's left or right boundary, top or bottom boundary, or center “snaps to” a
guide.
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Handle
One of the small squares surrounding a selected object, and used to resize and reshape the
object.
Header part
Use a header part for column headings, titles, and other information that appears only at the top
of every page on a layout. FileMaker
Pro displays the header in Browse mode and prints it on
every page, except the first page if you add a title header. Fields added to a header are printed
on every page, using data from the first record on that page.