Cancel Script

[crazylegs]

I am working with FileMaker Pro 5.5 and FileMaker Server 5.5. I have two questions.

1. Recommended process for backing up files on the server without shooting down service.

2. I have a script that finds records goes to preview mode and pauses at this point there is a "Continue" button and a "Cancel" button on the task bar. What I want to do is Exit the script if you click "Cancel". Also would like to do the same at the print dialog box.

[LiveOak]

How you exactly configure backup on FM 5.5 server depends upon which platform, Mac or PC, you are on. You didn't indicate. The Server Administration manual has a detailed description of the procedures (RTFM).

Add the following steps to your script.

If(Status(CurrentMessageChoice = 2))

Enter Browse Mode()

Go to Layout (Where you want to drop the user) <-- any other clean up steps necessary when cancelling should also go here.

Halt

Else

Whatever you would normally do after a continue.

End If

The use of Halt will end ALL scripts. You can use an "Exit Script", but if you are already in a subscript, it will just return you to the calling script and won't cancell all scripts in process.

-bd