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Open Find/Replace

Opens the Find/Replace dialog box.

Options

None.

Compatibility

Product	Supported
FileMaker Pro Advanced	Yes
FileMaker Go	No
FileMaker WebDirect	No
FileMaker Server	No
FileMaker Cloud products	No
FileMaker Data API	No
Custom Web Publishing	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 Advanced menus.

Notes

•If you want to perform a find/replace without opening a dialog box, use the Perform Find/Replace script step and set the With dialog option to Off.

Example 1

Displays a custom dialog box 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