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MetaDataQuery.SetScript

Sets which script to call when initial gathering is done.

Component Version macOS Windows Linux Server iOS SDK
MetaDataQuery 8.0 ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes
MBS( "MetaDataQuery.SetScript"; ShellRef; Filename; ScriptName )   More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example
ShellRef The reference number from the shell. $shell
Filename The database file name where the script is located. "test.fmp12"
ScriptName The script name. "MyScript"

Result

Returns OK or error.

Description

Sets which script to call when initial gathering is done.


With plugin version 6.0 or newer the script name can be a script ID number. In that case the plugin queries the script name for the given script ID. This allows to call scripts by ID and avoid problems if scripts are later renamed.

FileMaker 19.2 adds a fmplugin extended privileges. You my need to add such an extended privileges to allow the plugin to trigger scripts. See FileMaker product documentation for details.

See also

Example Databases

Created 16th December 2017, last changed 15th June 2021


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