如何在FileMaker Pro 16中为布局按钮关联已创建的脚本

Hey there! Since you’ve already built your script via the Manage Scripts > New Script workflow, linking it to a button on your layout is totally straightforward. Let’s walk through it step by step:

Step 1: Switch to Layout Mode #

First, open the layout where you want the button to live. Then:

• Go to the top menu bar and select Layout > Layout Mode, or use the shortcut Ctrl+L (Windows) / Cmd+L (Mac). This lets you edit elements on your layout.

Step 2: Create or Select Your Button #

You’ve got two options here:

• Add a new button: Find the Button tool in the layout toolbar (it looks like a square with an arrow inside). Drag it on your layout to draw a button of the size you want—letting go will immediately open the Button Setup dialog.
• Turn an existing element into a button: If you want to use text, a shape, or an image as your button, select that element first. Right-click it and choose Set Button..., or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+B (Mac) to open the setup dialog.

Step 3: Link Your Script #

Once the Button Setup dialog is open:

1. On the left-hand list, scroll down and select Perform Script (this is the action we want the button to trigger).
2. Click the Specify button on the right side—this opens the Specify Script window.
3. In this window, find your previously created script in the left-hand Scripts list (you can use the search bar at the top to quickly locate it if you have a lot of scripts). Select it, then click OK to go back to the Button Setup dialog.
4. Optional: Tweak the button’s appearance (like adding text, icons, or hover effects) using the options in the lower half of the dialog—adjust these to match your layout’s style.

Step 4: Save and Test #

Click OK to close the Button Setup dialog, then switch back to Browse Mode via Layout > Browse Mode (or Ctrl+B / Cmd+B). Click your new button to make sure it runs your script as expected.

Quick Pro Tip #

If your script needs dynamic input (like a record ID or user selection), you can set script parameters in the Specify Script window—just click the Parameters button and enter the value or calculation you want to pass to the script.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Farrukh Sarmad