Script Steps Reference

Chapter 9
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Files script steps 97
Description
Saves a copy of the current database file. Use Save a Copy as to back up your database.
Example
Save a Copy as ["backup"]
Recover File
Format
Recover File [No dialog; “<filename>”]
Options
• Perform without dialog prevents a dialog box from displaying after the script step
performs that shows how many bytes of data were recovered, the number of records
and field values skipped, and the number of field definitions recovered.
• Select Specify source file or click Specify to display a dialog box where you can
select the file to be recovered. For more information, see FileMaker Pro Help. If you
don’t select a source file, the Open Damaged File dialog box displays at runtime.
Web compatibility
This script step is not web-compatible.
Description
Recovers a damaged FileMaker Pro file. FileMaker Pro attempts to repair and recover as
much of the information in a damaged file as possible, and then creates a new, recovered
file. The original file is not deleted or replaced.
Note Before you begin, be sure you have enough disk space for the recovered file. If there
isn't enough space, the recovered file won't be usable.
Example
#Note: The Recover command makes an aggressive attempt to reopen a
damaged file. It is intended for data recovery, not file repair.
Do not use the Recover command as part of routine file maintenance.
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