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FM.QueryBaseTableNames
Queries the base table names of all files currently open.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | 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 files currently open.May be limited to what you are allowed to access.
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
Release notes
- Version 14.5
- Improved FM.QueryBaseTableNames to use newer API in FileMaker 21.0 and newer.
Blog Entries
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 14.5pr4
- Unlocking the Power of Database Analysis with MBS FileMaker Plugin Functions
- Comparing Base Elements Plugin to MBS FileMaker Plugin
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 6.2pr3
- MBS Filemaker Plugin, version 3.1pr3
This function checks for a license.
Created 18th August 2014, last changed 16th September 2021
