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Add Timed Scripts To FileMaker Pro Solutions
Use the Install onTimer Script function introduced in FileMaker 10 to run a script at any scheduled time.
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About this Article:
FileMaker Pro 10 introduced triggers and script timers. Although not quite as easy to use as a plugin, these are free and should work in future versions of FileMaker. Using the universal techniques described in this article, you can implement timers for: At, Daily, Every, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly. To help you get the most out of timers, the article also discusses window control, and how to calculate future dates and times in seconds.
Todd Duell is the Vice President and CIO of Formulations Pro and has been creating powerful commercial and custom solutions using FileMaker Pro since 1989. He holds an MBA in technology management, is a Certified FileMaker Pro Developer, and has been a member of FileMaker Business Alliance since 1998. http://www.formulationspro.com tduell@formulationspro.com