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
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