Functions Reference

218 FileMaker Functions Reference
Driver manager
The control panel that manages communication between requesting applications and
data sources. When an application makes a request via ODBC/JDBC, the driver manager
routes the request through the correct driver to the correct data source and returns the
data to the requesting application. All ODBC/JDBC drivers and data sources to be used
on that computer are registered with the driver manager.
Drop-down calendar
A field set up to display an interactive monthly calendar when a user enters the field in
Browse or Find mode.
DTD (Document Type Definition)
A formal description of a particular type of XML. It defines a document structure, including
the names of data elements and where they may occur within the structure. Valid XML
conforms to the rules established in its DTD. XML parsers (such as Xerces) can check the
validity of XML to its DTD.
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Email
Electronic mail. A system for transmitting messages from one computer or terminal to
another. A message sent from one computer user to another is stored in the recipient’s
account mailbox until that person logs onto the system and reads the message.
Embedded OLE object
An embedded OLE object is part of your database file. It can be text, a graphic object, a
sound file, or a movie created in another application. FileMaker Pro launches that other
application when you view or work with the object.
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.
EXIF (Exchangeable image file)
A standardized digital camera format for including additional data with each photo, such
as the date and time the photo was created, aperture, shutter speed, and other
information about each photo.
Export
To save data from one file so that it can be used in another file or in another application.