is there a way to SetBaseURL using data stored in a field instead of hard coding it into the script.

I have a preferences area and I want to be able to set the base URL from a field in the preferences area.

What I have now works fine when I hard code it but for some reason I put the same data in to a field and it does not work.

I usually use a custom function to store the preference as it seldom changes. and then reference the CF in all the scripts.

You can also use a global field on your layout, if you want to have it there. I do agree with Ocean West that the custom function is more elegant, however.

You only need to call it once per session. Put it in your Open script and reference a pref field for the path (make sure you're in the correct context for the pref field).

bcooney when you say enter the path in my pref field. I have tried http://localhost:8020/SuperContainer/Files/ I have also tried SCSetBaseURL("http://localhost:8020/SuperContainer/Files/" )

My script step is Set Variable [$result; Value: SCSetBaseURL(Pref_field)]

Just for testing I have tried to just set a variable to see if it will pull the data from the field and that works ok.

It's in the documentation - http://www.360works.com/plugins/SuperContainer/plugin-documentation.html#SCSetBaseURL

Charlie --

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