Script Steps Reference

Fields script steps
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ILEMAKER SCRIPT STEPS REFERENCE 86
Insert From Index
Purpose
Pastes a value from the index into a field.
Format
Insert from Index [Select; <table::field>]
Options
• Select entire contents replaces the contents of a field. If you do not select this option,
Insert From Index inserts the result at the cursor position or at the end of the field's data.
• Go to target field allows you to specify the field to paste the index value into. The field you
specify may be of any type.
Compatibility
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step displays the index for the active field. You can use Insert From Index in Browse or
Find modes.
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 create
indexes as needed, the index will not display and an error code is returned. For more
information on field indexing see Defining field indexing options.
Where the script step runs Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Server scheduled script No
FileMaker Go No
Custom Web Publishing No
FileMaker WebDirect No
Runtime solution Yes