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Extend Found Set

Broadens the existing found set using the current or stored find requests.

Options

Specify find requests allows you to create and store a find request with the script step. Restore indicates a stored find request.

Compatibility

Product	Supported
FileMaker Pro Advanced	Yes
FileMaker Go	Yes
FileMaker WebDirect	Yes
FileMaker Server	Yes
FileMaker Cloud	Yes
FileMaker Data API	Yes
Custom Web Publishing	Yes
Runtime solution	Yes

Originated in

FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier

Description

This script step is equivalent to a logical OR search. Otherwise, Extend Found Set is similar to the Perform Find script step.

Example 1

Extends the found set to include unpaid invoices.

Show Custom Dialog ["Include unpaid invoices in the found set?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
	Enter Find Mode [Pause: Off]
	Set Field [Invoices::Status; "Unpaid"]
	Extend Found Set [Restore]
End If