This FileMaker demo has been designed to show you one method for obtaining Value List Items from the DataAPI.

Using the FileMaker DataAPI, you do not have to leave the current context to get the Value List Items from a different context and/or layout.

Also, using the DataAPI we have access to both the Value, and Display Value that is set in the Value List, this Opens up the possibility of more dynamic interface elements, for example replacement dropdowns, replacement Popup Menus.

Custom Functions Included:

• baseTableFromDataAPI
• ValueListIndexFromDataAPI
• valueListItemsCountFromDataAPI
• valueListItemsFromDataAPI
• valueListItemsFromDataAPI_JSON
• valueListItemsFromDataAPI_JSON_GetDisplayValue
• valueListItemsFromDataAPI_JSON_GetValue
• valueListNamesFromDataAPI
• ReQuote(txt)