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Open Remote Purpose Opens the Open Remote dialog box. See also Opening shared files as a client Creating scripts to automate tasks Format Open Remote Options None. 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 No Originated in FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier Description The Open Remote dialog box allows you to select and open a shared FileMaker Pro file over a network connection. Use this script step to open the dialog box for users if you have restricted their access to FileMaker Pro menus. Example 1 Displays a custom dialog box that asks if the user wants to open a shared database, and opens the Open Remote dialog box. Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to open a shared database?"]If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1] Open RemoteEnd If Related topics Script steps reference (alphabetical list) Script steps reference (category list)