New File
Purpose
Allows the user to create a new file.
See also
Format
New File
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 New File dialog box. After the new file opens, the script becomes active again, and if script steps remain, the script continues. The new file remains open and active.
Tip If you want the original file to remain active, add a Select Window script step after the New File step.
Example 1
Exports records, then creates a new file to import the records into.
Set Error Capture [On]
Export Records [With dialog: On]
New File
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