Constrain Found Set
Purpose
Narrows the existing found set using the current or stored find requests.
See also
Format
Constrain Found Set [Restore]
Options
The Specify Find Requests dialog box allows you to create and store a
find request with the script step.
Compatibility
Where the script step runs | Supported |
FileMaker Pro | Yes |
FileMaker Server | Yes |
FileMaker Go | Yes |
Custom Web Publishing | Yes |
FileMaker WebDirect | Yes |
Runtime solution | Yes |
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This script step is equivalent to a logical AND search. Otherwise, Constrain Found Set is similar to the
Perform Find script step.
Note If no records match the find criteria, this script step returns a
found set of zero records.
Example 1
Constrains the found set to paid invoices or shows all records.
Show Custom Dialog ["Display only paid invoices?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Enter Find Mode [Pause: Off]
Set Field [Invoices::Status; "Paid"]
Constrain Found Set [ ]
Else
Show All Records
End If
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