U.M. (Mac OS)
Table Of Contents
- Preface: Getting help
- Chapter 1: FileMakerPro basics
- Chapter 2: Creating a database file
- Chapter 3: Laying out and arranging information
- Understanding layouts
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- Working with predefined layout types
- Arranging records in columns
- Managing layouts
- Working with layout parts
- Changing layout parts
- Working with all object types
- Working with graphic objects
- Working with fields in a layout
- Adding fields to a layout
- Adding merge fields
- Deleting a field from a layout
- Defining display formats for fields
- Determining data entry in fields
- Setting the tab order for data entry
- Adding scroll bars to fields
- Formatting repeating fields
- Adding borders, fill, and baselines to fields
- Defining value lists
- Formatting fields with value lists
- Working with text
- Chapter 4: Working with information in records
- Working in Browse mode
- Adding data to a file
- Selecting a field for data entry
- Adding and duplicating records
- Entering and changing data in fields
- Working with container fields
- Entering data from a value list
- Viewing and inserting data from another source
- Copying and moving values and records
- Using drag and drop to move information
- Replacing field values
- Working with records
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- Finding information
- Deleting records
- Sorting records
- Chapter 5: Using ScriptMaker and buttons
- Chapter 6: Previewing and printing information
- Chapter 7: Networking and access privileges
- Chapter 8: Importing and exporting data
- Chapter 9: Customizing FileMakerPro
- Chapter 10: Using data from related files
- Chapter 11: Publishing files on the Web
- About the World Wide Web
- About FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Publishing your database on the Web—an overview
- Getting ready to publish your files on the Web
- Setting up FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Configuring FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Setting up Instant Web Publishing
- Database security
- Helping Web users find your database
- Custom Web Publishing
- Appendix A: Recovering damaged files
- Appendix B: Working with international files
- Appendix C: Summary of functions
- Index
Summary of functions C-17
Status (CurrentModifierKeys) Returns a number representing which keyboard
modifier keys (for example, Shift) are being pressed
by the user). For more information, see
FileMaker Pro Help.
Status (CurrentMultiUserStatus) Returns 0 for a single user file, 1 for a multiuser file
and the computer is the host, or 2 for a multiuser file
and the computer is a guest
Status (CurrentNetworkChoice) Returns the name of the network protocol
Status (CurrentPageNumber) Returns the page number currently printing or being
previewed. When no page is printing or being
previewed, returns 0.
Status (CurrentPlatform) Returns a number for the platform currently in use.
Returns 1 for Mac OS, 2 for Windows.
Status (CurrentPortalRow) Returns the number of the current row in a selected
portal. When no portal is selected, returns 0.
Status (CurrentPrinterName)
Returns the identification of the current printer
Status (CurrentRecordCount) Returns the number of records in a file
Status (CurrentRecordID) Returns the unique ID of the current record. (For
more information, see FileMaker Pro Help.)
Status (CurrentRecordNumber) Returns the number of the current record in the
found set
Status (CurrentRepetitionNumber) Returns the current repetition number (counting the
first repetition as 1) of the current repeating field.
When the current field is nonrepeating, returns 1.
Status (CurrentRequestCount) Returns the number of find requests defined in the
database
Status (CurrentScreenDepth) Returns the number of bits needed to represent the
color of a pixel on the main computer screen
Status (CurrentScreenHeight)
Returns the number of pixels displayed vertically
on the screen on which the current file is open.
When the window spans more than one screen, uses
the screen that contains the largest percentage of the
FileMaker Pro window.
Status (CurrentScreenWidth)
Returns the number of pixels displayed horizontally
on the screen on which the current file is open.
When the window spans more than one screen, uses
the screen that contains the largest percentage of the
FileMaker Pro window.
Status (CurrentScriptName) Returns the name of the script currently running or
paused
Status (CurrentSortStatus) Returns a number representing the current sort
status. Returns 0 for unsorted, 1 for sorted, or 2 for
semisorted.
Syntax Definition