Disabling Opening Script

[Steverino]

I know I should know this, but I forget how to open a file without letting the opening script (set in File Options) execute. It's control-something, right?

Also, has anybody also come up with a good system to manage opener files?

[Vaughan]

I've never heard of the Ctrl key to stop the opening script from running...

One way to bypass the opening script is to call another script directly: from another file, perform a script in the other file. This will open the window and run the script, then leave the window open (unless the script closes it).

[comment]

Escape or Command-period (Mac) - if user abort is allowed.

[Steverino]

I'm pretty sure there's a trick that doesn't involve escape. Unless I'm thinking about auto-logging in with user name and password.

[Vaughan]

The Option key on Macs and Shift key on Windows forces the authentication dialog to come up to around the auto-login dialog.

I've missed the bleedin' obvious: turn on the script debugger before opening the file and click the big red X when the script appears.

[bcooney]

I was going to say that, but didn't think it was available pre-10. I can't keep track anymore.

[Steverino]

Thanks for all the great suggestions! (Unfortunately, we're not always opening the file in a place where we have FM Advanced.)

Ultimately, I think we'll end up creating something to open the opener so as not to trigger the opening script.