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Re: Newbie with very simple question
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Re: Newbie with very simple question


  • Subject: Re: Newbie with very simple question
  • From: jj <email@hidden>
  • Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:33:47 +0200

> Hi all,
>
> I used to use an Applescript to open a Filemaker database with a password
> and it worked beautifully. The script was like this:
>
> tell application "Filemaker Pro" to activate
> delay 5
> tell application "Filemaker Pro"
> open file "HD:Databases:contacts.fp5" with passwords "XXXXXXXX"
> end tell
>
> Now with Filemaker v.7 It needs an Account Name and then needs a password. I
> got it to input the name by using "set name to" but I can't figure out how
> to jump to the next field in the dialog box and have the password put in
> there. Please help. Thanks.
>
> ::M::

If you see the dictionary:

open : Open an object
open reference -- The object to open
[with passwords string] -- The password to use
[for Accounts string] -- The account name

So, syntax maybe something similar to:

open theDB with passwords "thePwd" for Accounts "theAccount"


jj
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