Short circuiting the startup script

[sandyinlet]

I have a solution with a malfunctioning startup script.

What routine will allow bypassing the startup script so the problem can be fixed? Currently the file goes into an infinite loop and never draws the first screen, never exits the startup script.

Much appreciation.

[Ocean West]

The recover command

http://www.thefmkb.com/7026

Bypass startup script and layout Bypass any scripts or layouts that are normally used when the file is opened. (Any “When opening this file” scripts created in File Options are disabled and FileMaker Pro creates a blank layout into which the file opens.) This option prompts you near the end of the recovery process to enter an account and password with full access to the database.

Notes

When Bypass startup script and layout is selected, the bypass will not be allowed if any one of these conditions exist:

a user fails three attempts to log in

the accounts catalog is damaged

the Admin account is missing from a runtime version of a file created by FileMaker Pro Advanced

If you change file recovery settings and then switch to using a script that bypasses dialog boxes, FileMaker Pro uses its default file recovery options (instead of those you set). If you return to recovering files using dialog boxes, however, the changed settings are restored.

Whenever you only want to bypass the layout to open the file, select Copy blocks as-is and Bypass on open script, and leave other options deselected.)• The Recover script step and its behavior has not changed. The new functionality is only accessible via File menu > Recover.

[sandyinlet]

Thanks Stephen. That was helpful.