Opening files from Script

[philb]

FMP 4.1 on MacOS. I have a number of related files which can open one another using ScriptMaker i.e. they have scripted buttons which open one file and close the file being used. This works OK except that occasionally the script closes the file being used but does not open the file requested. It appears under the windows menu in brackets. This is not a problem for those familiar with FMP but those who are not FMP savvy have a problem. Any suggestions gratefully receive ;-)

[Vaughan]

Instead of using the script step "Open" I use call an external script on the file that I want to open that goes to a layout and ends with the "Refresh[bring to front]" script step.

[LiveOak]

To explain what is happening, the file was already open. It may have been opened by a relationship which need a related field on the current layout. Files in brackets are open but hidden. After opening a file from a script, it is common practice to then execute an external script in that file to cause the exact display you desire. -bd

[philb]

thanks to all for the help - the refresh suggestion works a treat.