Open Manage Data Sources
Purpose
Opens the Manage External Data Sources dialog box.
See also
Format
Open Manage Data Sources
Options
None.
Compatibility
Where the script step runs | Supported |
FileMaker Pro | Yes |
FileMaker Server | No |
FileMaker Go | No |
Custom Web Publishing | No |
FileMaker WebDirect | No |
Runtime solution | No |
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step opens the Manage External Data Sources dialog box, where the user can create, edit, or delete external FileMaker or ODBC data sources. This script step is the same as choosing File menu > Manage > External Data Sources.
Notes
•You must be assigned the
Full Access privilege set to perform this script step. To enable users with less than full access privileges to perform this script step, right-click the current script in the scripts pane and choose
Grant Full Access Privileges.
Example 1
Displays a custom dialog box that asks if the user wants to manage the database's
data sources, and opens the Manage External Data Sources dialog box.
Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to manage the database's external data sources?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Manage Data Sources
End If
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