Using File Paths to Launch External Files
Because a database typically contains information about a wide variety of elements, it's not uncommon to need to interact with other files, and sometimes applications, outside of FileMaker Pro. Prior to Version 6 this required the use of a third party plug-in.
If you're using FileMaker Pro 6 then you have access to a new function called Status(CurrentFilePath). In this video I take a look at maximizing this feature and providing the whole range of services that can be used. You can launch a local file, a file from a shared file server, another FileMaker Pro file on a FileMaker Server, a URL or even open another application or folder. This powerful solution is extremely useful if you need to interact with any other files stored outside of FileMaker Pro.