For each Run FileMaker Script action in the shortcut, FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Go opens (if it's not already open), the file specified in the action opens, and the script runs.įor more information on creating and running shortcuts, see Shortcuts documentation. The first time the shortcut runs, you may be asked to allow the new shortcut to share data with FileMaker Pro. Specify the FileMaker Pro file, a script, and an optional script parameter. Search for the FileMaker Pro app (macOS) or FileMaker Go app (iOS, iPadOS) and add the Run FileMaker Script action to the shortcut. In Shortcuts, create a shortcut that uses the donated scripts.
For a hosted file, these changes are effective for connected clients shortly after they're made.
HOW TO CREATE SHORTCUT TO FILEMAKER PRO DATABASE MAC
Scripts are donated to Shortcuts as soon as these settings are enabled on the current Mac or the first time the file is opened by FileMaker Pro on another Mac or by FileMaker Go on an iOS or iPadOS device. In the Script Workspace, select one or more scripts and choose Scripts menu > Enable Shortcuts Donations. See Editing extended privileges for a privilege set. In FileMaker Pro, open the file and set up script donation:Įnable the fmurlscript extended privilege for any privilege set that needs to run shortcuts. Then, run the shortcut to run the scripts. To do so, enable each script to be donated to Shortcuts in your FileMaker Pro file, and create a shortcut for the scripts. With FileMaker Pro (starting in macOS Monterey 12.0) and with FileMaker Go, you can run FileMaker scripts through the Shortcuts app or by Siri voice commands in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.