Export script

[hafnerd]

I'm wondering if there is a script already made to export to a flat-file. i need to export a number of fields from filemaker to tab separated file. i've done this a few times, but sometimes i create my own errors. i figure scripting the export would cut down on human error. any suggestions? or should i use applescript. using 5.5 FMKRPRO

[Lee Smith]

Hi Half Nerd,

The basics is to:

Perform the export the way you want it done manually, and then create a script with the Export Script Step in it.

Next time all you have to do is to run your script, and it will perform it just the same.

p.s., if you make a mistake, or want to change something, all you have to do is do the export manually again, and then select the script in ScriptMaker click on edit, then Okay. This will produce a dialog box with the choice to Keep or Replace the step involved, Replace the one that you want to change and then click Done.

Let us know if you need clarification on any of, especially the problems that arise when change a part of the script.

Lee

[hafnerd]

wow. thank you for the quick reply.

i guess it is the creating part that i'm a bit anxious about doing. i would do this in filemaker script or applescript?

>Perform the export the way you want it done manually, and then create a script with the Export Script Step in it.<

[Lee Smith]

After you have done the manual export, this is then a job for ScriptMaker.

your script should have something like:

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[hafnerd]

thank you. it did the trick. you are very kind.