Open Find/Replace
 
Purpose 
Opens the Find/Replace dialog box.
See also 
Finding and replacing data
Creating scripts to automate tasks
Format 
Open Find/Replace
Options 
None.
Compatibility 
 
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 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 7.0
Description 
This script step is the same as choosing Edit menu > Find/Replace > Find/Replace.
Use this script step to open the dialog box for users if you have restricted their access to FileMaker Pro menus.
Note  If you want to perform a find/replace without opening a dialog box, use the Perform Find/Replace script step with Perform without dialog selected.
Example 1 
Displays a custom dialog that asks if the user wants to open the Find/Replace dialog box.
Show Custom Dialog ["Open the Find/Replace dialog box?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Find/Replace
End If
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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