Save a Copy as
 
Purpose 
Saves a copy of the current file.
See also 
Saving and copying files
Creating scripts to automate tasks
Format 
Save a Copy as [“<filename>”; Automatically open; Create email; copy/compacted/clone/self-contained]
Options 
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Specify output file allows you to specify the name and location of the resulting copy. For more information, see Creating file paths. If you do not specify a file, FileMaker Pro saves a copy of the current file and displays the Save As dialog box so the user can specify copying options. You can choose to Automatically open file or Create email with file as attachment after saving.
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copy saves a complete copy of the current file.
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compacted saves a compacted copy of the current file.
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clone saves a copy of the file without any records.
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self-contained saves a copy of the file with all container content embedded in the file.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
No 
FileMaker Go 
Yes 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
FileMaker WebDirect 
No 
Runtime solution 
Yes 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
Use this script step to back up your file.
Notes
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This script step is not supported in FileMaker Pro database files hosted by FileMaker Server.
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For files used in FileMaker Go, choose self-contained. Container objects will be embedded in the copy.
Example 1 
Saves a copy or clone of the current database.
Show Custom Dialog ["Save a copy or empty clone of the current file?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Save a Copy as [copy]
Else
Save a Copy as [clone]
End If
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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