Open Settings

Opens the Settings dialog box to the General tab.

Options 

None.

Compatibility 

Product Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Go Yes
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 is the same as choosing Edit menu > Settings (Windows) or FileMaker Pro menu > Settings (macOS).

Use this script step to open the Settings 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 Settings dialog box.

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Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to open the Settings dialog box?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
    Open Settings
End If