Open File Options
Purpose 
Opens the File Options dialog box to the Open tab.
Format 
Open File Options
Options 
None.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
No 
FileMaker Go 
No 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
Instant Web Publishing 
No 
Runtime solution 
Partial 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
This script step is the same as choosing File menu > File Options.
Use this script step to open the File Options dialog box for users if you have restricted their access to FileMaker Pro menus.
Note  Only the Spelling tab of the File Options menu is available in runtime solutions.
Examples 
The following script displays a message box that asks if the user wants to open the File Options dialog box, and opens it if the response is Yes.
Show Custom Dialog ["Open File Options dialog box?"]
If [Get (LastMessageChoice) = 1]
#1=Yes, 2=No
 Open File Options
End If
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