Scheduled Script

[Toni]

Is there a way to run a script at scheduled time?

I don't want it to run at open or close file, i want to be

executed at scheduled time.

Using FileMaker 11 on Windows 7

Thank you, Toni

[Cabinetman]

Is there a way to run a script at scheduled time?

I don't want it to run at open or close file, i want to be

executed at scheduled time.

Using FileMaker 11 on Windows 7

Thank you, Toni

Well there is the 'InstallOnTimer' ..... 1 per window is allowed in FM

[Fitch]

Another possibility is the good old "robot" technique:

Create a separate file, let's call it X. In file X create a script that looks like:

Perform Script( the script in your target file )

Close File( current file )

Now in file X's file options, set it to run this script at startup.

You will need to create an account and password matching an account/password in your target file. Again in the file options, set it to log in automatically, with that account.

Finally, use the windows task scheduler to launch file X on a schedule. It will run its script on open, which will run the script in your target file and then close itself.

[bcooney]

We're assuming that you do not have a Filemaker Server. Right?

[Toni]

Thank you guys for answering, and forgive me for not providing feedback.

Looks like my email alert for my topic isn't working.

No, I don't have FileMaker Server. What can be done through server version?

does it have included an option to run scripts at scheduled time?

I will try the other workarounds suggested here. Look like they will do it.

[bcooney]

I would suggest checking out FM Server. You'll get scheduled scripts and backups.