Script Steps Reference

FILEMAKER SCRIPT STEPS REFERENCE 61
FileMaker Pro displays the View Index dialog box so the user can select an entry. This method
promotes consistent data entry and correct spelling. For this script step, you can specify a field and
select the entire contents of the field.
FileMaker Pro uses what was last selected for the Show individual words option in the View Index
dialog box (it is not remembered in the script).
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 select this option,
Insert From Last Visited 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
Where the script step runs Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Server scheduled script Yes
FileMaker Go Yes