Get(QuickFindText)
 
Purpose 
Returns the text that is stored in the quick find box.
Format 
Get(QuickFindText)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
text
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 11.0
Description 
Use this function to pass the text that's in the quick find box to a script when you override the Perform Quick Find command in a custom menu set.
Example 1 
Performs a quick find using the text entered in the quick find box. If no records are found, returns a custom error message.
Perform QuickFind [Get ( QuickFindText )]
If [Get ( LastError ) = 0]
Go to Layout ["Invoice Details" ( Invoices )]
Go to Record/Request/Page [First]
Else
Show Custom Dialog [“There are no invoices containing \"” & Get ( QuickFindText ) & "\""]
End If
Related topics 
Performing a quick find in Browse mode
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
About functions
Defining calculation fields
Using operators in formulas
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