New File

Opens the Create window so users can create a new FileMaker Pro file.

Options 

None.

Compatibility 

Product Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Go No
FileMaker WebDirect No
FileMaker Server No
FileMaker Cloud No
FileMaker Data API No
Custom Web Publishing No

Originated in version 

6.0 or earlier

Description 

This script step opens the Create window. After the new file opens, the script becomes active again, and if script steps remain, the script continues. The new file remains open and active.

Tip  If you want the original file to remain active, add a Select Window script step after the New File step.

Example 1 

Exports records, then creates a new file to import the records into.

Copy
Set Error Capture [On]
Export Records [With dialog: On ; Create folders: Off]
New File