External
Purpose
Accesses plug-ins created for versions of FileMaker Pro prior to 7.0, and uses the syntax External("function name", parameter).
Format
External(nameOfFunction;parameter)
Parameters
nameOfFunction - the name of the external function
parameter - the parameter(s) required by the external function. A parameter is required, even if it’s only 0.
Data type returned
Depends on the external function
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
Plug-ins created for FileMaker Pro version 7.0 and later do not use the
External(“function name”, parameter) syntax. For more information, see
External functions.
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