New File
Purpose 
Allows the user to create a new database file.
Format 
New File
Options 
None.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
No 
FileMaker Go 
No 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
FileMaker WebDirect 
No 
Runtime solution 
No 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
This script step opens the “Create a new file named:” dialog box. After the new database opens, the script becomes active again, and if script steps remain, the script continues. The new database remains open and active.
Tip  If you want the original database to remain active, add a Select Window script step after the New File step.
Example 1 
Exports records, then creates a new file to import the records into.
Set Error Capture [On]
Export Records [ ]
New File
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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