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FM.QueryBaseTableNames
Queries the base table names of all tables currently open.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| FM FMSQL | 3.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MBS( "FM.QueryBaseTableNames" { ; FileName } ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| FileName | The database file name to look into. If empty or missing, we look in current database. (new in 6.2) |
"Contacts" | Optional |
Result
Returns names of tables separated by return.
Description
Queries the base table names of all tables currently open.See also FM.QueryTableNames.
Needs permissions to query your database schema via SQL.
Examples
Query tables in database Kontakte:
MBS( "FM.QueryBaseTableNames"; "Kontakte" )
See also
Blog Entries
- Comparing Base Elements Plugin to MBS FileMaker Plugin
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 6.2pr3
- MBS Filemaker Plugin, version 3.1pr3
Created 18th August 2014, last changed 7th October 2020
FM.PatchNotificationProblem - FM.QueryFieldsForBaseTableName
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