export with different file names

[superman_kd]

I am trying to make a button that will export my records but I need either a dialog that requires you enter a filename or I need the filename to be retrieved from a field.

[Wim Decorte]

With FM8's variables you can make the export file path dynamic. In the "specify output file" window when you setup the export script step, use a variable instead of a real path: $_output.

In your script you can use a Custom Dialog to let the user type in a path, or take the path you have a in a field and with that info build a valid path in FM lingo: filemac:/volume/folder/file

and put that in the variable.

[Tony M]

I need to do something similar but in FMP 6. Can I export records automatically without having to name them myself?

[Wim Decorte]

In 6, the output file name & location is hard coded. So each subsequent export will overwrite the existing file. Unless you use some OS scripting right after the export to move/rename the exported file.

[NotPro]

Ah, I have similar requirement in this respect as well. When executing a script to export record, a window dialog box will open up for user to input whatever filename they wish and what file type they would like to save the file etc. But I am interested to get whatever the user has keyed in as filename in the script, how can I capture the complete filename (together with extension) that the user has keyed-in in the script?

Thanks in advance.

NotPro