Trigger Tightrope

Script Triggers are one of the most fascinating features in FileMaker. Triggers augment existing features like auto-enter and validation as well as introduce completely new functionality not available through button driven scripting alone. The ability to define a script to execute based on a defined event fills so many gaps, their power can never be underestimated. There is no doubt amazing features can be created using Script Triggers. With the power of FileMaker scripting firing behind the scenes based on events, often in combination with the calculation engine, a whole new world of programming flexibility not possible with single purpose features alone is open. The abuse of this power of Script Triggers is my concern.

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