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 script trigger 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).
Notes
•In FileMaker WebDirect, this function is not supported and returns an empty string.
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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