Work with data in container fields

You can tap a container field to view or play media files, add or take photos, add or record videos, insert a signature, add or record audio, scan barcodes, view or add files, and replace or export data.

You can also use the Insert From Device script step to enter content into a container field. See FileMaker Pro Help.

Use gestures to work with media files

To work with media files inside containers:

double-tap to switch between playing and pausing a media file
pinch closed to stop playing the file
pinch open to switch to full screen
tap to show or hide the control bar

To work with media files in full screen:

double-tap to zoom in or zoom out
pinch closed to exit full screen
tap to show or hide the control bar

Add and work with content in container fields

Tap the container field in a record.
If there is content displayed, tap Replace .

To	Do this
Add a photo or video to a record	Tap Photos . Tap Camera Roll or an album, then choose the photo or video.
Take a photo or record a video	Tap Camera . Take the photo or record the video, then tap Use Photo or Retake.
Record audio	Tap Audio . Tap Start to start recording. Tap Save to stop recording and save the file.
Add a signature to a record	Tap Signature , then enter your signature. Tap Accept to save the signature.
Add an item from your iTunes library to a record	Tap Music , then choose the item from your iTunes library.
Import a file into a container field	To import a file from: your iOS or iPadOS device, tap Files , then tap a file to import into the container field. iCloud Drive or a third-party file provider, tap Locations , then tap a file to import into the container field.
Export the contents of a container field	Tap Export , then tap Continue. Choose an option for exporting the file.

Notes

You can't add audio files that are protected by digital rights management (DRM).
To scan barcodes, see Scan barcodes.