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FILEMAKER PRO HELP 1065
Example 1
Performs a quick find with the contents of the Custom Quick Find field, sorts the found set, and goes
to the first record. Started by the OnObjectSave script trigger.
Perform Quick Find [Invoices::Custom Quick Find]
Sort Records [Restore; No dialog]
Go to Record/Request/Page [First]
Example 2
Goes to the Invoice Details layout and performs a quick find using the text in the Quick Find search
box. If no records are found, displays a custom dialog. Useful with a custom menu item that
performs quick finds.
Go to Layout ["Invoice Details"]
Perform Quick Find [Get ( QuickFindText )]
If [Get ( LastError ) = 401]
Show Custom Dialog ["No records match " & Get ( QuickFindText )]
End If
Related topics
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
Performing a quick find in Browse mode
Find Matching Records
Purpose
Finds records based on the context of a specified field.
Format
Find Matching Records[Replace/Constrain/Extend; <table::field>]
Options
Select Specify target field or click Specify, select a field or specify a calculation indicating the field
you want to search by, and click OK.
Notes
You can:
• double-click the script step to specify a target field
• clear Specify target field to remove current target field settings
To specify the type of find request, for Specify, choose:
• Replace to search the entire database and replace the current found set with records that
match the contents of the active field.
• Constrain to search the found set and display matching records based on the contents of
the active field (a logical AND search).