Script Steps Reference

162 FileMaker Functions Reference
When you create a new table, a visual representation, or occurrence, of the table appears
in the relationships graph. You can specify multiple occurrences (with unique names) of
the same table in order to work with complex relationships in the graph.
Repeating field
A field containing multiple, separate values.
Report with grouped data
A subsummary report that you create using the Columnar List/Report layout type. Reports
with grouped data can include totals and subtotals.
Row
When a database file is viewed as a table, a row corresponds to a record.
Runtime solution
A database that does not require FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced in order to be
used. In FileMaker Pro Advanced, use the Developer Utilities to bind a primary file and
any auxiliary files to produce a stand-alone runtime solution.
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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 manage 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.