Power Scripting with
FileMaker Pro

Two days of instructor-led, advanced hands-on training

Focus

FileMaker Pro 10 and 11 introduce powerful new scripting abilities. In this class, our major focus will be to understand and implement automatic script triggers. We’ll also explore taking control of the new toolbar with custom menus, examine new calculation functions, and see how “indirection” can save you valuable time and allow you to create more portable code.

Benefits

By the end of this class, you will:

• Understand the impact of script triggers
• Know when to use triggers, and when not to
• Learn the difference between triggers that occur after an event and before, and cancel an event using a triggered script
• Use custom menus to establish more control over your application
• Set up recurring scripts to provide notifications to users
• Create more interactive layouts and powerful user interfaces
• Use indirection to create scripts that require less maintenance and can be reused in multiple contexts

Who should take this class

You should attend this class if you are using FileMaker Pro 10 or 11 or thinking about upgrading, and you now want to create more sophisticated and complex automation in your solutions.

This class is ideal for students who have experience working with scripts and calculations, and those who have previously attended our Scripting and Calculations - Advanced FileMaker Pro II training.

Agenda

• What are script triggers?
• Pre- and post-event triggers
• Controlling default layout experiences
• Custom menus
• Creating custom validation and record commit triggers
• Reacting as users type
• Using OnTimer to watch for events
• Creating more powerful layouts
• The versatility of Set Field by Name

Pricing

Tuition for our two-day Power Scripting with FileMaker Pro is $795. Register online now.