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6. In the Replace dialog box, choose how to replace field values.
7. Click Replace.
Note If the field that contains the replaced data is validated, FileMaker
Pro doesn’t validate the new data. (See “Choosing data entry options”
on page 2-6.)
To replace each
field with Select
The value in the currently
selected field
Replace with <value> . FileMaker Pro replaces the contents
of the field for the entire found set.
A serial number Replace with serial numbers. Then type the starting value for
the serial numbers and how much to increment each
number by. (FileMaker Pro enters serial numbers starting
with the first record in the found set).
If you chose to automatically enter a serial number when you
defined the field, you can update the next serial number
value in the Entry Options dialog box by selecting Update
serial number in Entry Options? in the Replace dialog box.
An expression you specify Replace with calculated result, and then click Specify. In the
Specify Calculation dialog box, define the expression. (See
“Writing formulas for calculation fields” on page 2-20.)
The expression result must match the field type of the
replaced field.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the Help menu, and then type:
E values
Select how to replace field values
?