Open File Options
 
Purpose 
Opens the File Options dialog box to the Open tab.
See also 
Setting file options
Creating scripts to automate tasks
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 
FileMaker WebDirect 
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.
Example 1 
Displays a custom dialog that asks if the user wants to open the File Options dialog box.
Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to open the File Options dialog box?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open File Options
End If
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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