Automatic entry Filemaker pro 11

[Scrimshaw]

I record all of my personal account details in a database that I started in 2000. I have my three separate accounts in different databases. I have routine income and expenditure items that occur on the same date each month. I have created scripts and buttons to enter these items on the due date. Is there any way that I can program the database so that it recognises the date and automatically makes these routine entries.

[Lee Smith]

Automatic message

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[Scrimshaw]

If this is not possible, I would be grateful if someone would tell me that. Thanks

[Lee Smith]

Maybe?

 

... I have my three separate accounts in different databases. ... Is there any way that I can program the database so that it recognises the date and automatically makes these routine entries.

This requires a plug in.

[comment]

I have my three separate accounts in different databases.

 

Why? You need to do everything thrice that way.

 

 

Is there any way that I can program the database so that it recognises the date and automatically makes these routine entries.

 

You could make that part of your startup script. Make sure the script records the fact that it ran in some way - otherwise you will get duplicate entries if you restart the file on the same day. Also make sure the script checks if previously scheduled scripts ran (because sometimes it's weekend...).