External()

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External()

Category: External

Syntax: External ( nameOfFunction ; parameter )

Parameters: nameOfFunction ”the name of the external function being called; parameter ”the parameter that is being passed to the external function.

Description: The External() function is used to call functions defined within a plug-in. A plug-in must be installed (located in the Extensions folder) and enabled (under the Plug-Ins tab of Preferences) for you to have access to its functions.

Examples:

 

 External ( "myPlugin" ; "param1param2param3" ) External ( "myPlugin" ; myParmField ) 

Comments:

The function name and parameter syntax for an external function is defined by the plug-in developer. When calling external plug-ins, be sure to use the exact syntax specified in the documentation for the plug-in. The external function parameter can generally be passed as a field, as long as the contents of the field conform to the requirements set forth by the plug-in developer.

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QUE CORPORATION - Using Filemaker pro X
QUE CORPORATION - Using Filemaker pro X
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Year: 2003
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