

If the source fields do not appear in the Specify Import Order dialog box, in the Script Workspace, select Specify data source for the Import Records script step. Where the path to the source file on the device is file:$FilePath

The local file is updated with data from the remote file.Įxample 2: Importing from a local source (Local.fmp12) into a remote file (Remote.fmp12)

In this example, the Local.fmp12 file is on an iOS device and needs a script that imports data from a remote source (Remote.fmp12). import from a local source into a local or remote fileĮxample 1: Importing from a remote source (Remote.fmp12) into a local file (Local.fmp12).import from a remote source into a local or remote file.Set up the field mapping and import order before you import. You can use the Import Records script step to merge data from a local FileMaker Pro Advanced file on an iOS device to another FileMaker Pro Advanced file. Sharing FileMaker Pro Advanced files with FileMaker Go clients To open files using a URL, see FileMaker Pro Advanced Help. To connect to hosted files or to transfer files to or from a device, see Help. You must transfer the file back to your computer, then use FileMaker Pro Advanced to import and update data.

When you make data changes to the local file on your iOS device, the original file on your computer is not updated. When you transfer a file to your iOS device, you create a copy of the file.
