Copy Paste via Script not working

[shorton]

I can't seem to get copy and/or paste to work via a script. (FMP 5.5)

I have 2 global fields, one text the other a number. I wish to copy the info from each (one at a time) and paste the data into another set of global fields, one text and one a number resectively. I have select entire contents active for both copying and pasting. However, it doesn't work. This seems as if it should be simple, but I'm stumped. I have the correct files and fields identified.

Help, please. Thanks.

[ May 30, 2001: Message edited by: shorton ]

[SteveB]

The most likely cause is that the field(s) aren't on the current layout, which they have to be. You are better off using SetField.

[JPaul]

Hi Proton,

when you use the "paste" or the "replace" script steps, you have some rules to follow:

• the interested fields MUST be present on the current layout, else both statements don' t work

• if you are using the "copy" statement you MUST copy and paste multiple fiels only one at the time, in order to avoid a 'big casino'

Hope this helps, regards.