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FM.VariableSet
Stores a named variable that can be retrieved later using FM.VariableGet.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Server | FileMaker Cloud | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| FM Variables | 1.2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MBS( "FM.VariableSet"; Name; Value )
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| Name | the name of the variable | |
| Value | the value to assign to the variable |
Description
Stores a named variable that can be retrieved later using FM.VariableGet.Unlike the variables that were introduced in FileMaker 8 these variables are not limited to the File or Script. In other words they can be retrieved from any file in the system regardless of where they were declared. All values are stored in their native data types (up to version 4.4 only text).
Use FM.VariableClear to clear the variables or FM.VariableClearAll to clear them all. FM.VariableList returns list of all defined variables.
On server, the variables are shared by all users connected to the server. So e.g. on Web Direct all users have the same set of global variables via plugin. You can prefix variables with user ID/Name to make them per use unique.
Examples
Set a variable
MBS( "FM.VariableSet" ; "myVar"; "Hello" )
See also
- FM.VariableAdd
- FM.VariableClear
- FM.VariableClearAll
- FM.VariableGet
- FM.VariableList
- FM.VariableNames
- FM.VariableReset
Example Databases
- Mac only/Drag and Drop/Image drag from one database to other/Image drag
- Mac only/Drag and Drop/Text drag from one database to other/Text drag
- Utility functions/Global Variables
- CURL/WebViewer Download Images with CURL
- Third Party/FileMaker Snippet Storage
Created 18th August 2014, last changed 24th July 2018
FM.VariableReset - FSEvents.Create
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