Pulldown Lists

[ksulink]

Hello!

I was wondering if it was possible within FileMakerPro 6 to activate a script upon selection of an item from a pulldown list.

Thanks!

[ernst]

Hi,

There are lot's of threads about this on the forum, just do a search.

But the bottomline is: no, unless you use a plugin or use some sort of workaround...

Regards,

Ernst.

[ksulink]

Thanks!

[LaRetta]

Hi ksulink,

It certainly is possible and the work-around is pretty easy. You can use a global (text) and change the field format to the value list in question.

The key is to not allow entry into the pop-up, then attach a looping pause/resume script similar to:

Loop

Pause/Resume Script [ "0:00:02" ]

Exit Loop If [ not IsEmpty(YourPop-UpField]

End Loop

Exit Record/Request

The not IsEmpty makes sure something has been selected before proceeding. Be sure to clear the global at the end of the script. That's the basic idea! If it will be xplat, there are a few more considerations.

If you need further explanation, let us know! Check out CobaltSky's Pop-Up Layout Menu and Pop-Up Script Menu demos.

LaRetta

[Ugo DI LUCA]

La Retta...

Is Empty(CobaltSky's websitelink)

[LaRetta]

Hi Ugo! How've you been?

Well, I got a bit lazy IsEmpty(MyHead) because I've referred to Ray's site and specifically his pop-up menu demos three times in the past day! I figure people can search forum - it's a good thing to learn how to do anyway, right?

LaRetta