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Open Remote
Purpose 
Opens the Open Remote File dialog box.
See also 
Format 
Open Remote
Options 
None.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server 
No 
FileMaker Go 
Yes 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
FileMaker WebDirect 
No 
Runtime solution 
No 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
The Open Remote File dialog box allows you to select and open a shared FileMaker Pro file over a network connection. See Open Remote File dialog box.
Use this script step to open the dialog box for users if you have restricted their access to FileMaker Pro menus.
Example 1 
Displays a custom dialog box that asks if the user wants to open a shared database, and opens the Open Remote File dialog box.
Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to open a shared database?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Remote
End If
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