Join Cris Ippolite for an in-depth discussion in this video Using file-based triggers (Open and Close scripts), part of FileMaker Pro 14 Essential Training.
- The last set of script triggers that we're gonna be…looking at are on the file level.…And some of these actually existed well before…this whole group of script triggers were first introduced…into the platform.…They can be found under the File menu.…So under File Options,…you probably are already familiar.…There used to be these buttons actually that were…PerformScriptOnOpen and PerformScriptOnClose.…Those got changed to Actual Script Triggers,…and now you see that we've got a few of them here.…I'm gonna go through these in just real high level for you.…
The first one is OnFirstWindowOpen.…This is one of the two that's been in the…platform for a very long time.…It activates upon opening the first window of a file…or really on the opening of a file…you can run a script.…I'll show you an example of this in a second but…there's a lot of things that developers like to do…like take users to a certain layout,…grab certain pieces of information from the environment,…all sorts of stuff like that.…And I think you'll find that one of the…
Author
Cris Ippolite
Released
5/12/2015- Comparing flat vs. relational databases
- Creating databases from starter solutions
- Determining what tables you need
- Understanding relationship types
- Defining key fields and creating relationships between tables
- Creating and working with fields, including container fields
- Creating, duplicating, editing, and deleting records
- Importing and exporting data
- Working with layout themes
- Using layout parts and tools
- Formatting layout objects
- Finding and sorting data
- Creating value lists
- Printing and saving
- Building reports, including subsummary reports and quick charts
- Using the Calculation dialog
- Creating and triggering scripts in the Script workspace
- Working with script triggers
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 1s
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Touring the Launch Center6m 44s
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Using the exercise files1m 25s
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1. Getting Started
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What is a database?2m 35s
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Exploring the interface5m 35s
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2. Solution Creation Essentials
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3. Creating Tables
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4. Creating Relationships
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Understanding key fields5m 27s
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5. Working with Fields
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Understanding field types7m 50s
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Defining fields8m 23s
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Adding fields to layouts5m 33s
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6. Working with Container Fields
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7. Working with Records
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Editing and locking records3m 33s
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8. Importing and Exporting
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Importing data6m 25s
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Exporting data4m 17s
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9. Creating Layouts
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Introducing layouts3m 18s
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Working with layout themes5m 41s
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10. Working with Layouts
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Understanding layout parts6m 24s
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Previewing the Inspector2m 23s
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11. Formatting Layout Objects
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Applying themes to layouts6m 35s
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Applying screen stencils4m 2s
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Applying gradients2m 43s
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Understanding states7m 47s
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Setting field behaviors4m 47s
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Using the tab control feature12m 38s
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Setting the tab order4m 9s
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12. Finding Data
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13. Sorting Data
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Sorting with related fields2m 41s
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Sorting using custom values2m 59s
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Sorting using buttons4m 4s
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14. Value Lists
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15. Printing and Saving
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Printing merge letters4m 52s
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Saving as PDF or Excel1m 54s
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16. Reports
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Creating subsummary reports9m 35s
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Adding charts to reports6m 54s
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17. Calculation Essentials
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Introducing calculations3m 26s
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Using number functions6m 57s
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Using text functions11m 50s
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Using get functions5m 49s
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Using logic functions12m 42s
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18. Script Essentials
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Touring the Script workspace5m 14s
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Creating multiline scripts7m 56s
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Using script parameters3m 48s
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19. Script Triggers
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Introducing script triggers1m 23s
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Using object-based triggers9m 18s
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Using layout-based triggers7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye1m 48s
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