Working with Data in Container Fields

You can tap in a container field to view or play media files, add and take photos, add and record videos, insert a signature, add and record audio, scan bar codes, view and add files, and replace and export data.

You can also use the Insert From Device script step to enter content into a container field. See FileMaker Pro Help.

For information about scanning bar codes, see Scanning Bar Codes.

Important: Routine backups are strongly recommended for any document stored on a computer or iOS device. For information about backing up FileMaker Pro files, see FileMaker Pro Help.

View or play a media file

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Tap View View icon to view a media file.
    • Tap Play Play icon to play a media file inside the container field.
    • Tap Play Full Screen Play Full Screen icon to play the media full screen.

Use gestures to work with media files

Use the following gestures to work with media files in full screen:

Use the following gestures to work with media files inside containers:

Add a photo or video to a record

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. If there is content displayed, tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Tap Photos Photos icon.
  4. Tap Camera Roll or an album.
  5. Choose the photo or video.

Take a photo or record a video (if available for your device)

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. If there is content displayed, tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Tap Camera Camera icon.
  4. (if available) Use the zoom control, set LED flash mode, switch between the main and front cameras, or set the Camera/Video switch.
  5. (optional) Choose a resolution (photos only): Small, Medium, Large, or Full.
  6. Take the photo or record the video.
  7. Tap Use or Retake.

Record audio

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. If there is content displayed, tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Tap Audio Audio icon.
  4. Use your device's built-in microphone or headphones with an external microphone.
  5. Tap Start to start recording.
  6. Tap Pause to pause during recording. Tap Resume to resume recording.
  7. Tap Save to stop recording and save the file.

Add a signature to a record

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. If there is content displayed, tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Tap Signature Signature icon, then enter your signature.

    The signature capture screen might display a title, message, and prompt if these options were specified for the Insert From Device script step. See FileMaker Pro Help.

  4. Tap Accept to save the signature.

Add an item from your iTunes library to a record

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. If there is content displayed, tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Tap Music Music icon.
  4. Choose the item from your iTunes library. You can't add audio files that are protected by digital rights management (DRM).

Add a file to a record

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. If there is content displayed, tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Tap Files Files icon.
  4. Choose the file you want.

To add files to your device, see Transferring Files.

Replace the contents of a container field

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. Tap Replace Replace icon.
  3. Choose the type of data.

Export the contents of a container field

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. Tap Export Export icon.
  3. (optional) For images, choose an image size.
  4. (optional) Change the filename.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Tap Save. The file appears in the Device list in the Launch Center window.
    • Tap Email. Compose the message, then tap Send.

Delete the contents of a container field

  1. Tap the container field in a record.
  2. Tap Delete Delete icon.

Notes