Omit Multiple Records

Omits several records from the found set, starting with the current record, and selects the next record in the table.

See also 

Options 

  • With dialog specifies whether to display a dialog box when the script step is performed, asking users to enter the number of records to be omitted.

    If With dialog is Off and you do not specify the number of records, only the current record is omitted.

  • Specify records specifies the exact number of records you want to omit. The calculation result must be a number.

Compatibility 

Product Supported
FileMaker Pro Yes
FileMaker Go Yes
FileMaker WebDirect Yes
FileMaker Server Partial
FileMaker Cloud Partial
FileMaker Data API Partial
Custom Web Publishing Partial

Originated in version 

6.0 or earlier

Description 

This script step omits (temporarily hides) several records from the found set, starting with the current record, and makes the next record in the table the current record.

If this script step is performed from Layout mode, FileMaker Pro switches to Browse mode after the script step has been performed.

Example 1 

Omits all records in the current found set.

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Go to Record/Request/Page [First]
Omit Multiple Records [With dialog: Off; Get ( FoundCount )]

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