BE_FileSaveDialog ( prompt ; { fileName ; inFolder } )
Description
Displays the standard OS save file dialog. Changes the title of the dialog to the prompt specified, and defaults to fileName and sets the starting location as inFolder.
Returns the file path and filename that the user selected. Check BE_GetLastError = 1 for when the user hits cancel or a value other than 0 for any other error.
Parameters
- prompt : The text to display in the dialog.
- fileName ( optional ) : The filename to start with. Leave empty to get the user to name the file.
- inFolder ( optional ) : The folder path to start in when opening the dialog. Defaults to the last used folder as determined by the operating system.
Keywords
Dialog File Save
Version History
- 2.3.0 : First Release
- 4.0.0 : Return error 3, command not available on iOS, Linux and under FMS
- 4.0.2 : Renamed from BE_SaveFileDialog
Notes
PLUGIN PATHS ARE NOT FILEMAKER PATHS. The plugin uses the same path structure as your operating system, and you cannot pass to the plugin paths that start with file:/ or filewin:/ etc. Read the FAQ for more info about paths.
Compatibility
| Platform | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Mac FMP | Yes |
| Win FMP | Yes |
| FMS | No |
| iOS | No |
| Linux | No |
Example Code