fm-debug

FileMaker script debugging captures runtime variable values by executing the target script and retrieving debug output via a dedicated debug script or a global variable fallback. Developers manually trigger the script run to inspect variable state, script results, and error codes at the point of failure.

Troubleshooting intermittent FileMaker script failures requires capturing runtime state at the point of failure. This Skill inspects variable values and script error codes, bridging the opaque gap where the root cause isn't apparent from the source code alone, to help resolve unexpected behavior.

You can debug FileMaker scripts without a dedicated script by using a fallback method that writes runtime state to a global variable. This allows you to inspect variable values and error codes when the preferred machine-readable debug script is not available in your solution.

FileMaker script error codes and exit states are retrieved by manually triggering script execution and capturing runtime debug output. This Skill provides mechanisms to inspect script results and error codes, enabling developers to identify why a script is failing or producing incorrect behavior.

Runtime analysis for FileMaker scripting is needed when unexpected errors or incorrect behavior occur and the root cause isn't visible in the source code. Capturing variable values and error codes at runtime provides the insight necessary to diagnose and resolve opaque script issues.

FileMaker runtime debugging requires manual execution by a developer to trigger script runs and retrieve debug output. This manual approach ensures you capture the exact runtime state, including variable values and error codes, at the specific point of script failure.