Script Steps Reference

Editing script steps
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ILEMAKER SCRIPT STEPS REFERENCE 67
Clear
Purpose
Deletes the contents of the specified field in the current record.
Format
Clear [Select; <table::field>]
Options
• Select entire contents deletes the entire contents of a field. If you do not use Select entire
contents, only the selected portion of the field's data is deleted.
• Go to target field specifies the field whose contents you want to delete.
Compatibility
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step removes the contents of the field in the current record without placing the contents
on the Clipboard. If you want to cut and paste the field information, use the
Cut script step. Use
Undo immediately to restore the contents.
Note If you manually select field data before you run this script step in FileMaker WebDirect, the
script step performs as if you did not make a selection. To select field data before you run this script
step in FileMaker
WebDirect, use the Set Selection script step.
Example 1
Clears the Email field in the current record.
Show Custom Dialog ["Do you want to clear the customer's email address?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Clear [Select; Customers::Email]
End If
Where the script step runs Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Server scheduled script Yes
FileMaker Go Yes
Custom Web Publishing Yes
FileMaker WebDirect Partial
Runtime solution Yes