FileMaker Pro 10 added a new script trigger feature. Previously you could only trigger scripts with the help of Troi Activator Plug-in. Here you’ll find how the native script triggering functionality of FileMaker 10 (and later) compares to the features of Troi Activator Plug-in 2.7 and later.
What | FMP 10-15 | FMP+Troi Activator |
trigger upon entering a layout | yes | – |
trigger upon opening or closing a file | yes | – |
trigger upon exiting a field | yes | yes |
trigger on a specified date and time | – | yes |
trigger on a different computer | – | yes |
trigger over internet | – | yes |
trigger in the background on a runtime | – | yes |
This list does not show all features of Troi Activator Plug-in. It only lists the most important features related to the new features of FileMaker Pro 10. You can find more information about Troi Activator here.