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i was always wondered if do the data entry from filemaker to the web and get the result back from web. what i mean is if there is a blank field on the web where i need to enter my name or something , i enter my name into filemaker field and let it excute entering the name into the web.

and trigger the web's next action like go to next or search something. can scriptmaster do something like this ?

thanks,

kyle

The short answer to your question is, yes, yes it can. Problem is that you'd have to write the entire stack between the FM Layer and the Web Layer in Groovy (SM's back-end language).

ScriptMaster is a Groovy implementation of Java hence, you can do ANYTHING that you can do with Java with it. English, you can do anything at all including but not limited to what you're talking about.

Problem is, that you'll have to learn Groovy/Java. Benefit is that you'll be learning another tool and a powerful one for extending FM's native abilities.

Michael's right, you could do this with ScriptMaster, but it would be a major undertaking. I'd check into the java.awt.robot class if you wanted to give it a shot.

thanks guys.

regards,

kyle

Also, you might check out selenium: http://www.openqa.org/selenium-rc/

You can write automated scripts that execute in your browser. "Click button labeled 'send'", for example. Pretty neat stuff!