Get(TriggerKeystroke)
 
Purpose 
Returns the characters that activated an OnObjectKeystroke or OnLayoutKeystroke script trigger.
Format 
Get(TriggerKeystroke)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
text
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 10.0
Description 
Returns a value when running a script triggered by an OnObjectKeystroke or OnLayoutKeystroke script trigger or running a script called from the triggered script; otherwise, returns an empty string. Multiple characters may be returned when the input comes from an input method editor (IME).
Examples 
The following code displays the text Processing input... when a carriage return is entered:
If [ Code ( Get(TriggerKeystroke) ) = 13 ]
Show Custom Dialog [“Processing input...”]
End If
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Related topics 
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
About functions
Defining calculation fields
Using operators in formulas
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