# \#debugger

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## [Auto scroll the debugger](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/auto-scroll-the-debugger/4974)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/auto-scroll-the-debugger/4974 "2025-07-27T16:12:45Z")

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Did you notice that stepping in the debugger in FileMaker scrolls to show the current line? We think it would be better to show you the next few lines, so with MBS FileMaker Plugin 15.3 we adjust the scrolling and revea…

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## [Simplifying Debugging in FileMaker with MBS Plugin on macOS](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simplifying-debugging-in-filemaker-with-mbs-plugin-on-macos/4432)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 10:21am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/simplifying-debugging-in-filemaker-with-mbs-plugin-on-macos/4432 "2024-10-31T10:21:08Z")

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Debugging can be one of the most challenging aspects of software development, especially in complex environments like FileMaker. Thankfully, the MBS FileMaker Plugin offers a range of features that make this process more…

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## [How to use Trace](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-use-trace/3637)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-use-trace/3637 "2023-07-17T05:48:41Z")

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When you run into trouble and you contact us via support@ email address, we may frequently question you to provide: The text of your script. But, please no screenshot. You can copy the script text into an email or pri…

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## [What are your best methods for user testing in Claris FileMaker Cloud?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/what-are-your-best-methods-for-user-testing-in-claris-filemaker-cloud/3171)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/what-are-your-best-methods-for-user-testing-in-claris-filemaker-cloud/3171 "2022-10-31T00:41:33Z")

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Testing an app that will have different behaviour, depending on which user group is logged in. In an on-prem solution it's relatively easy to be logged in at the user level then temporarily login as a full access user to…

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## [Overriding Variables using the Data Viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/overriding-variables-using-the-data-viewer/2357)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/overriding-variables-using-the-data-viewer/2357 "2021-08-15T13:09:39Z")

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Variables defined in the data viewer are available to all objects in scope If it is used carelessly this can cause problems which range from mild to severe. Yesterday I was using the debugger to test a new script. It wa…

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## [Script debugger pictorial oddity](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/script-debugger-pictorial-oddity/432)

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**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/script-debugger-pictorial-oddity/432 "2019-11-06T20:16:52Z")

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In FMPA v18.0.2 on Mac I stumbled over this slightly odd behaviour: Looping step-by-step, sometimes the code line flipped upside down. Did not happen every time but now and then. Does not appear in v18.0.3.