Script Steps Reference

FILEMAKER SCRIPT STEPS REFERENCE 54
Notes
• If the specified field does not exist on the layout where the script is being performed,
Insert From Index returns an error code which can be captured with the Get(LastError)
function.
• If you have turned indexing off for a field and deselected the option to Automatically
turn indexing on if needed, the index will not display and an error code is returned.
For more information on field indexing see Defining field indexing options.
Examples
The following example displays the index for a field in Find mode, so the user will select a
preexisting value.
Enter Find Mode [ ]
Insert From Index [Table1::User Name Field]
Perform Find [ ]
Related topics
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Contents
Insert From Last Visited
Purpose
Pastes information from a field in the last active record into the specified field in the current record or
find request.
Format
Insert From Last Visited [Select; <table::field>]
Options
• Select entire contents replaces the contents of a field. If you do not use Select Entire
Contents, Paste From Last Record inserts the result at the insertion point or at the end of
the field's existing data.
• Select Go to target field or click Specify to specify the field to paste into.
Compatibility
This script step is also supported in web publishing and in a FileMaker Server scheduled script.
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier