How do I write a script in FileMaker Pro?

To create or edit a script:

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Choose Scripts menu > Script Workspace.
Create or open a script:
Begin typing a script step name, then choose the script step from the list that appears.
If the script step has options—indicated by text enclosed in brackets ([ ]) or by next to the script step—do one of the following:

What is a script workspace?

FileMaker Pro 14 introduced the Script Workspace which includes similar functionality to Manage Scripts but includes: Create and manage FileMaker scripts in a unified workspace. Add script steps by typing or choosing the script step’s name.

What is FileMaker script?

Scripts in FileMaker Pro have been supported for many versions / years. Scripts can do simple tasks like setting print orientation, or complex tasks like preparing a customized mailing to each client.

How do I use script editor?

Step-by-step guide: How to use the script editor

To access the script editor, click Script Editor on HelpNDoc’s Tools ribbon tab.
This opens the ‘Script authoring and execution’ window.
Click Build script to compile it.
Click Run script to compile and execute it.
Click Save script to save your updates.

Is FileMaker going away?

Claris may have done away with the different regular and advanced editions of the app some versions ago, but it continued to call it FileMaker Pro Advanced. This is has now gone, though, and it’s solely called FileMaker Pro.

What companies use FileMaker?

Who uses FileMaker Pro?

Company	Website	Country
Zimmerman Advertising LLC	zadv.com	United States
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION	brookings.edu	United States
Federal Emergency Management Agency	fema.gov	United States
CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, INC.	confidentialrecordsinc.com	United States

What does a film Script Editor do?

A script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television and radio programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, and ensuring that scripts are suitable for production.