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Open Manage Database
Purpose 
Opens the Manage Database dialog box.
See also 
Format 
Open Manage Database
Options 
None.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server 
No 
FileMaker Go 
No 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
FileMaker WebDirect 
No 
Runtime solution 
No 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
This script step opens the Manage Database dialog box, where the user can create or edit tables, fields, and relationships. This script step is the same as choosing File menu > Manage > Database.
Notes 
You must be assigned the Full Access privilege set to perform this script step. To enable users with less than full access privileges to perform this script step, right-click the current script in the scripts pane and choose Grant Full Access Privileges.
See Sharing files on a network for information about making schema changes to shared databases.
Example 1 
Displays a custom dialog box that asks if the user wants to manage the database's tables and fields, and opens the Manage Database dialog box.
Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to manage database tables and fields?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Manage Database
End If
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