Script Steps Reference

160 FileMaker Functions Reference
Port
A pre-assigned number that indicates a "logical connection place" where a client (such as
a web browser) can connect to a particular server application on a networked computer.
Port numbers range from 0 to 65536. Port 80 is the default port for HTTP services such
as FileMaker Pro web publishing, but you can use another port number if 80 is already in
use by another server application.
Portal
For relational databases, a layout object in one table where you place one or more related
fields to display in rows the data from one or more related records.
Preview mode
The FileMaker mode in which you see how layouts will look when they're printed.
(Use Browse mode to enter and edit your information; use Layout mode to design how
your information is displayed. Use Find mode to find records that match search criteria;
use Preview mode to display how your records will print.)
Primary file
In a FileMaker Pro Advanced runtime solution, the file that connects all of the auxiliary files
and opens when you start the runtime application. From the Developer Utilities in
FileMaker Pro Advanced, you can select a primary file for solutions that have more than
one file.
Privilege set
A defined set of permissions that determines a level of access to a database file. You can
define as many privilege sets as you like for a file. There are three pre-defined privilege
sets: Full Access, Data Entry Only, and Read-Only Access.
Q
Query
Retrieving, manipulating, or modifying data from a data source by sending SQL
statements. Also, requesting, and then receiving, data from a DBMS. You can also add,
edit, format, sort, and perform calculations on your data using queries.
QuickTime
An application from Apple Computer, Inc. that compresses, stores, and plays files
combining text, sound, animation, and video.
QuickTime VR
A type of QuickTime movie. QuickTime VR movies let you view panoramic images or
objects from many angles.