Open Manage Database
Opens the Manage Database dialog box.
Options
None.
Compatibility
| Product | Supported |
| FileMaker Pro | Yes |
| FileMaker Go | No |
| FileMaker WebDirect | No |
| FileMaker Server | No |
| FileMaker Cloud | No |
| FileMaker Data API | No |
| Custom Web Publishing | No |
Originated in version
6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step opens the Manage Database dialog box, where the user can create or edit tables, fields, and relationships. This script step is the same as choosing File menu > Manage > Database.
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.
- See Sharing files on a network for information about making schema changes to shared databases.
Example 1
Displays a custom dialog box that asks if the user wants to manage the database's tables and fields, and opens the Manage Database dialog box.
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Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to manage database tables and fields?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Manage Database
End If