Insert From Device
 
Purpose 
In FileMaker Go, enters content from a device into a field.
See also 
Using data in container fields
Creating scripts to automate tasks
Format 
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Music Library]
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Photo Library]
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Camera; Camera: Front/Back; Resolution: Full/Small/Medium/Large]
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Video Camera; Camera: Front/Back; Resolution: Full/Small/Medium/Large; Max Duration: <value or formula>; Start immediately]
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Microphone; Max Duration: <value or formula>; Start immediately]
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Bar Code; Camera: Front/Back; Resolution: Full/Small/Medium/Large; <table::field>]
Insert from Device [<table::field>; Type: Signature; Title: <value or formula>; Message: <value or formula>; Prompt: <value or formula>]
Options 
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Specify target field specifies a container field. For bar codes, you can also specify a text field. If no field is specified, the currently active field is used if it is a container field or text field.
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Insert from specifies the source type.
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For Camera, choose Back or Front.
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For Resolution, choose Full, Large, Medium, or Small.
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Select Maximum duration to specify the number of seconds a video camera or microphone records. Click Specify to define a duration from a calculation.
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Select Start immediately to have a video camera or microphone start recording immediately.
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For Scan from Camera, choose Back or Front.
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For Scan from Field, choose a field.
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In the list of Bar code types, select the types of bar codes you want FileMaker Go to scan. By default, all types are selected.
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For Title, enter a title or a calculated value for the signature capture screen.
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For Message, enter an informational message or a calculated value for the signature capture screen.
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For Prompt, enter a prompt or a calculated value to indicate the signature line. This prompt replaces the default "Sign Here."
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
No 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
No 
FileMaker Go 
Yes 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
FileMaker WebDirect 
No 
Runtime solution 
No 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 13.0
Description 
This script step enters content into a container field from a music library, photo library, camera, video camera, microphone, or signature; or enters content into a container field or text field from a bar code source.
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FileMaker Go does not support all types of bar codes.
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If the target field is a repeating field, you can specify a repetition number or generate a repetition number from a calculated expression.
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If the target field is a text field, only the text value of the bar code is inserted into the field.
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If the target field is a container field, an image of the bar code is inserted into the field. The text value of the bar code is also stored in the field. You can retrieve the text value of the bar code with the GetAsText function. You can retrieve the bar code type with the GetContainerAttribute function.
Notes
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In the script editing pane, the selected bar code types are not displayed. To see all settings, print the script or use the Database Design Report (FileMaker Pro Advanced).
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In the Bar Code Options dialog box, select:
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EAN-13 to scan ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 bar codes. Also select ISBN-10 (from EAN-13) if you need to convert a scanned ISBN-13 bar code to the ISBN-10 type.
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EAN-13 as well as UPC-A or UPC-E to scan UPC-A or UPC-E bar codes.
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For more information on scanning bar codes, see FileMaker Go Development Guide.
Example 1 
Inserts a photo taken by the iOS device’s back camera at Full resolution into the File Container field.
Insert from Device [Products::File Container; Type: Camera; Camera: Back; Resolution: Full]
Example 2 
Inserts an image of a bar code taken by the iOS device’s back camera at Small resolution into the container field named UPC. To retrieve the text value of the bar code, use GetAsText(UPC).
Insert from Device [Products::UPC; Type: Barcode; Camera: Back; Resolution: Small]
Example 3 
In the container field named Signature, displays a title, message, and prompt in the signature capture screen.
Insert from Device [Invoice::Signature; Type: Signature; Title: "Invoice"; Message: "Thank you for your order"; Prompt: "Signature required"]
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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