Functions Reference

Appendix A
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Glossary 231
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Schema
In database terminology, a schema is the organization or structure of the elements,
objects, and attributes of a database. A schema report will typically list all the database
files, fields, scripts, layouts, relationships, tables, and so on in the database, and will
document their properties.
Script
One or more instructions (script steps) that you define to automate repetitive or difficult
tasks. You define scripts using ScriptMaker. You run a script by clicking its button,
choosing its menu command, calling it from another script or a plug-in, or running it at
startup or when a file closes.
Script Debugger
A FileMaker Pro Advanced tool for debugging FileMaker Pro scripts.
Script step
A ScriptMaker command that you include in a script.
ScriptMaker
A feature in FileMaker Pro that enables you to create a script that tells FileMaker Pro to
perform one action or a sequence of actions, or script steps.
Search criteria
In Find mode, the values and operators you specify to locate records. For example, if you
type ABC Travel in the Vendor field, FileMaker Pro looks for and returns all records that
have this name in the Vendor field.
Self-join
A relationship between fields in the same table. This creates another occurrence of the
table in the relationships graph.
Separator
A line within a menu that separates or groups menu items.
Serial number
A unique number entered by FileMaker Pro for each record. You can tell FileMaker Pro to
automatically enter a serial number for each record by setting the Auto-Enter options in
the Options for Field dialog box. You can also serialize records by choosing Records
menu > Replace Field Contents in Browse mode.