Open Preferences
Purpose
Opens the Preferences dialog box to the General tab.
See also
Format
Open Preferences
Options
None.
Compatibility
Where the script step runs | Supported |
FileMaker Pro | Yes |
FileMaker Server | No |
FileMaker Go | Yes |
Custom Web Publishing | No |
FileMaker WebDirect | No |
Runtime solution | Yes |
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step is the same as choosing Edit menu > Preferences (Windows) or FileMaker Pro menu > Preferences (OS X).
Use this script step to open the Preferences 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 the Preferences dialog box.
Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to open the Preferences dialog box?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Preferences
End If
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