Script Steps Reference
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Control script steps
- Chapter 3 Navigation script steps
- Chapter 4 Editing script steps
- Chapter 5 Fields script steps
- Set Field
- Set Next Serial Value
- Insert Text
- Insert Calculated Result
- Insert From Index
- Insert From Last Visited
- Insert Current Date
- Insert Current Time
- Insert Current User Name
- Insert Picture
- Insert QuickTime
- Insert Object (Windows)
- Insert File
- Update Link (Windows)
- Replace Field Contents
- Relookup Field Contents
- Export Field Contents
- Chapter 6 Records script steps
- Chapter 7 Found Sets script steps
- Chapter 8 Windows script steps
- Chapter 9 Files script steps
- Chapter 10 Accounts script steps
- Chapter 11 Spelling script steps
- Chapter 12 Open Menu Item script steps
- Chapter 13 Miscellaneous script steps
- Appendix A Glossary
146 FileMaker Functions Reference
Client
A user that opens a database file that is shared on a network, published in a browser, or
shared via ODBC/JDBC. FileMaker Network settings and privileges determine how clients
interact with databases hosted through FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker
Server Advanced.
Client application
The application that requests data (using SQL) from a data source (using ODBC or
JDBC). Also, FileMaker Pro is a client application when it accesses a database hosted by
FileMaker Server.
Client/server architecture
The relationship between two networked computers that share resources. The client
requests services from the server, and the server provides services to the client.
Clipboard
A temporary storage area in computer memory where FileMaker Pro places the most
recent selection you've cut or copied.
Clone
A copy of a FileMaker Pro file that contains all the field definitions, tables, layouts, scripts,
and page setup options, but none of the data.
Column
When a database file is viewed as a table, a column corresponds to a field.
Columnar List/Report layout
A predefined layout type for setting up simple reports (columnar or extended columnar) or
complex reports with grouped data (subsummary reports). The fields that you specify
appear in columns across the screen or page in one line. Field names are in the header
part and the footer part is blank.
Combo box
A type of drop-down list you can set up in Layout mode. In the Field/Control Setup dialog
box, select Include arrow to show and hide list. The list will only drop when users click
the arrow, not when they enter the field.
Commit
To save changes to a database file. Certain actions such as navigating between records,
finding, and sorting do not change the file’s modification date. Other actions, such as
changing data in a record or changing a layout do change the file’s modification date.
Constant
In a formula, an unchanging value. For example, a constant can be a field name, a text
literal ("Total:"), or a number. The value of the constant doesn't change from record to
record as the formula is evaluated. Text constants in formulas can be up to 253 characters
long.