Open Remote Script

[Vivian M]

Is there a way to create a script that automatically opens a specific remote file without having to select from the Remote menu. I would like for my users to go directly into the solution without having to make selections.

[Vaughan]

One method is to use an opener file. Search the forums.

[Vivian M]

Thank you for your response. I searched the forum for Opener file and didn't find it. Can you be more specific?

[Vaughan]

Opener Files

[Vivian M]

I really am a newbie to Filemaker, and to this website. I used to work in DBase and Access. We have MACs so I had to switch to Filemaker, which I thoroughly enjoy. Please excuse my ignorance, but I really don't know what you mean by "Opener Files". I did search, but to no avail. When I created a script using the "Open Remote" function, I still get the Remote menu asking for the selection. What I would like for the script to do is automatically open the specific remote file that resides on my FM Server.

[LaRetta]

Hi Vivian,

If you click on the prior post's blue Opener Files, you will see it is a link to a post by Vaughan. He has prepared an example opener file (see the bottom Opener File.zip attachment?) I first learned Opener's from Vaughan and I have used this technique many times. It will give you exactly what you wish.

And welcome to FM Forums!! There are many wonderful people here who can help you! :wink2:

[Vivian M]

I am so embarrassed. I did not realize it was a link. Thank you, and Vaughn thank you very much.