Functions Reference

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Embedded
For container fields, a file that is stored in the container field. Con
tainer data can also be stored
by reference or stored externally.
Encryption password
The password required to open an encrypted file. For FileMaker Pro, the encryption password is
required for the
FileMaker Pro user who opens the file, but not
for the client who opens a file
hosted by FileMaker Pro. FileMaker Pro Advanced is required to en
able, disable, or change an
encryption password.
Envelope layout
A predefined layout with fields arranged for printing on standard business
envelopes.
Ethernet
A type of fast local area network used for
connecting computers and peripherals within the
same building or campus.
Export
To save data from one file so th
at it can be used in another file or in another application.
Expression
A value or any computation that produces a value. Expressions can con
tain functions, field
values, and constants and can be combined to produce other expressions.
Extended pri
vilege
Privileges that determine the data sharing options that are perm
itted by a privilege set for a file.
For example, the Access via FileMaker WebDirect extended privilege determines whether the
privilege s
et allows accessing the file from a web browser.
External function
A function written in C or C++ as p
art of a third-party plug-in that extends the feature set of
FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced.
External script
A script used by a file, but defined in a dif
ferent file. Use the Perform Script script step to select
a defined script from a related file, or to select a file reference to a file on your hard drive or
network.
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Field
The basic unit of data in a record. You define a field to hold a
specific, discrete category of data,
such as Last Name, Employee Photo, or to display the result of a calculation. You can define
text, number, date, time, timestamp, container, calculation, and summary fields. Field can also
refer to the object on a layout that displays the data, such as an edit box, checkbox set, or pop-
up menu.
Field boundary
In Layout mode, an outline that s
hows the size of a field. To see field boundaries, choose View
menu > Show > Fi
eld Boundaries. These boundaries only appear in Layout mode. However,
you can use the Appearance
tab in the Inspector to format objects to have borders that do
appear in Browse mode and wh
en you print the layout.