Cancel PDF

Closes the open PDF in memory without saving it.

See also 

Options 

None.

Compatibility 

Product Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Go Yes
FileMaker WebDirect Yes
FileMaker Server Yes
FileMaker Cloud Yes
FileMaker Data API Yes
Custom Web Publishing Yes

Originated in version 

26.0

Description 

This script step closes the currently open PDF file in memory without saving it. Use this script step when you need to discard an in-progress PDF file, such as when:

  • An error occurs while using the Save Records as PDF or Append PDF script step and you need to discard the open PDF file

  • When your script gives the user the option to cancel PDF generation after a PDF file is opened

After this script step completes, no PDF file remains open, and you can create or open another PDF file if needed.

Notes 

  • This script step discards the PDF file without saving it. To save the PDF file, use the Close PDF script step instead.

  • The open PDF file and any unsaved changes are lost if either of the following happens:

    • The current FileMaker client session ends

    • The FileMaker Pro file whose script opened the PDF file closes without closing the open PDF file

Example 1 - Cancel PDF on error

Creates a PDF report with error handling. If an error occurs while assembling the PDF file, the script closes the open PDF without saving it and notifies the user.

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Set Error Capture [ On ]

Create PDF [ ]
If [ Get ( LastError ) ≠ 0 ]
    Show Custom Dialog [ "Error" ; "Couldn't create PDF file." ]
    Exit Script [ Text Result: "Failed" ]
End If

Append PDF [ From: File ; "CoverPage.pdf" ]
If [ Get ( LastError ) ≠ 0 ]
    Cancel PDF
    Show Custom Dialog [ "Error" ; "Couldn't add cover page to PDF file." ]
    Exit Script [ Text Result: "Failed" ]
End If

Save Records as PDF [ Restore ; Save to: Currently open PDF ; Records being browsed ]
If [ Get ( LastError ) ≠ 0 ]
    Cancel PDF
    Show Custom Dialog [ "Error" ; "Couldn't add records to PDF file." ]
    Exit Script [ Text Result: "Failed" ]
End If

Close PDF [ Save to: File ; "Report.pdf" ; Create folders: Off ]

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