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Overview
Tables 1
Relationships 0
Layouts 1
Scripts 5
Value Lists 0
Custom Functions 0
Custom Menus 24
File Options
Default custom menu set [Standard FileMaker Menus]
Default theme Visionär
When opening file
Minimum allowed version 12.0
Login using Account Name; Account= Admin
Allow user to save password Off
Require iOS passcode Off
Show Sign-in fields Off
Switch to layout Off
Hide all toolbars Off
Script triggers
OnFirstWindowOpen Off
OnLastWindowClose Off
OnWindowOpen Off
OnWindowClose Off
OnFileAVPlayerChange Off
OnWindowTransaction Off
Thumbnail Settings
Generate Thumbnails On; Temporary

 

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3 fields defined, 1 record
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Fields

Table Name: Replace Image - 3 Fields
Field Name Type Options Comments On Layouts In Relationships In Scripts In Value Lists
Input PDF Normal, Binary Auto-Enter:
  • Allow editing
Validation:
  • Only during data entry
Storage:
  • Repetitions: 1
      Output PDF Normal, Binary Auto-Enter:
      • Allow editing
      Validation:
      • Only during data entry
      Storage:
      • Repetitions: 1
          New Image Normal, Binary Auto-Enter:
          • Allow editing
          Validation:
          • Only during data entry
          Storage:
          • Repetitions: 1

              Layout Objects: Replace Image

              Regular Fields

              Field Name: Replace Image::Input PDF
              Field Properties Coordinates Field Format Field Behavior Quick Find
              • Top: 64 pt
              • Left: 134 pt
              • Bottom: 294 pt
              • Right: 519 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Field Format:
              • Edit Box
              Field Behavior:
              • Allow field to be entered: In Find mode, In Browse mode
              • Touch keyboard type: Default for Data Type
              • Go to next field using: Tab key
              No

              Field Name: Replace Image::Output PDF
              Field Properties Coordinates Field Format Field Behavior Quick Find
              • Top: 301 pt
              • Left: 134 pt
              • Bottom: 531 pt
              • Right: 519 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Field Format:
              • Edit Box
              Field Behavior:
              • Allow field to be entered: In Find mode, In Browse mode
              • Touch keyboard type: Default for Data Type
              • Go to next field using: Tab key
              No

              Field Name: Replace Image::New Image
              Field Properties Coordinates Field Format Field Behavior Quick Find
              • Top: 301 pt
              • Left: 617 pt
              • Bottom: 531 pt
              • Right: 1002 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Field Format:
              • Edit Box
              Field Behavior:
              • Allow field to be entered: In Find mode, In Browse mode
              • Touch keyboard type: Default for Data Type
              • Go to next field using: Tab key
              No

              Buttons

              Button Properties Coordinates Script/Script Step
                Type:
              • Text: Replace Image
              • Top: 178 pt
              • Left: 617 pt
              • Bottom: 215 pt
              • Right: 815 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Perform Script [ “Run” ]

              Scripts:


              Button Properties Coordinates Script/Script Step
                Type:
              • Text: Import PDF
              • Top: 129 pt
              • Left: 617 pt
              • Bottom: 166 pt
              • Right: 815 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Perform Script [ “Import PDF” ]

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              Button Properties Coordinates Script/Script Step
                Type:
              • Text: Export PDF
              • Top: 227 pt
              • Left: 617 pt
              • Bottom: 264 pt
              • Right: 815 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Perform Script [ “Export PDF” ]

              Scripts:


              Button Properties Coordinates Script/Script Step
                Type:
              • Text: Import Image
              • Top: 80 pt
              • Left: 617 pt
              • Bottom: 117 pt
              • Right: 815 pt
              • Anchoring: Left, Top
              Perform Script [ “Import Image” ]

              Scripts:


              Script Hierarchy

              InitDynaPDF
              Run
              Import Image
              Import PDF
              Export PDF

              Next Script: [Run]
              Script Name InitDynaPDF
              Run script with full access privileges Off
              Siri Shortcut Visible Off
              Include In Menu No
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                Script Definition
                Script Steps
                • #Locate DynaPDF library
                • #you can have libraries in container and export at runtime to folder of your choice.
                • #Or install library somewhere and pass path.
                • #If library is in same folder as plugin, you can only pass only file name.
                • If [ MBS("IsServer") ]
                • #Put the path you use for your server here:
                • If [ Get(SystemPlatform) = -2 ]
                • #Server on Windows
                • Set Variable [ $path; Value:"C:\Programs\FileMaker Server\dynapdf.dll" ]
                • Else If [ MBS("IsLinux") ]
                • #Server on Linux for FileMaker Cloud
                • Set Variable [ $path; Value:"/opt/FileMaker/FileMaker Server/dynapdf.linux.so" ]
                • Else [ ]
                • #Server on Mac
                • Set Variable [ $path; Value: "/Library/FileMaker Server/dynapdf.dylib" ]
                • End If
                • Else [ ]
                • #For desktop and our examples we look in same folder as database:
                • Set Variable [ $databasePath; Value:Get(FilePath) ]
                • Set Variable [ $databasePath; Value:MBS("Path.FilemakerPathToNativePath"; $databasePath) ]
                • Set Variable [ $databasePath; Value:Substitute ( $databasePath ; ".fp7" ; ".fmp12") ]
                • Set Variable [ $databaseName; Value:Get(FileName) & ".fmp12" ]
                • If [ Get(SystemPlatform) = -2 ]
                • Set Variable [ $path; Value:Substitute ( $databasePath ; $databaseName ; "dynapdf.dll" ) ]
                • #plugin will look for dynapdf.dll and if not found also for dynapdf.dll (64-bit) and dynapdf32.dll (32-bit).
                • Else [ ]
                • Set Variable [ $path; Value:Substitute ( $databasePath ; $databaseName ; "dynapdf.dylib" ) ]
                • #Mac dylib is usually 32 and 64 bit together.
                • End If
                • End If
                • #You can test for free.
                • #If you like to get a dynapdf license, please follow links on our pricing page:
                • #https://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/filemaker/pricing.shtml
                • Set Variable [ $LicenseKey; Value:"" // put your key here or leave empty for demo. // Use e.g. "Lite", "Pro" or "Starter" to use demo mode for just that mode. ]
                • Set Variable [ $r; Value:MBS( "DynaPDF.Initialize"; $path; $LicenseKey) ]
                • If [ $r ≠ "OK" ]
                • Show Custom Dialog [ Title: "Error"; Message: $r; Default Button: “OK”, Commit: “No”; Button 2: “Cancel”, Commit: “No” ]
                • Halt Script
                • End If
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                              Previous Script: [InitDynaPDF] Next Script: [Import Image]
                              Script Name Run
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                              Include In Menu Yes
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                                      Previous Script: [Run] Next Script: [Import PDF]
                                      Script Name Import Image
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                                      Include In Menu Yes
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                                        • Go to Field [ Replace Image::New Image ]
                                        • Insert Picture [ ]
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                                                Previous Script: [Import Image] Next Script: [Export PDF]
                                                Script Name Import PDF
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                                                Include In Menu Yes
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                                                  • Go to Field [ Replace Image::Input PDF ]
                                                  • Insert Picture [ ]
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                                                          Previous Script: [Import PDF]
                                                          Script Name Export PDF
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                                                            • Export Field Contents [ Replace Image::Output PDF; Create folders:No ]
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