Automatically create new related files

[JamieT]

I have two related tables where each record in table A has exactly two related records in table B. Is there a way to script table A such that whenever a new record is created, two related records are simultaniously created in table B? I would rather not have to rely on buttons to start scripts, etc. if I can. FM makes it easy to automatically delete related records but it's the creation I'm struggling with.

There is much more to this solution than I am explaining but this is the sticking point in my progress.

Thanks!!!

[Reed]

Without using plugins, there really isn't a way to trigger a script on record creation. If you had FM7, you could use the example free plugin that comes with FM7 Dev and is posted at databasepros.com.

If you use a portal to create related records, The script itself would look something like:

New Record/Request //This creates the parent record

Go to portal row[last] //

Set Field [whatever you want it to be]//this will create the related record

Repeat the last two steps for as many records as you want... If you want alot, consider using a loop to to this.

You could also change the script to store the primary key in a global, and then use that in a script in the related table to set the foreign key value.

Hope this helps,

Dana

[JamieT]

Thank you, that portal script is good to know.

It occurs to me that I will only be accessing table B for reports (not often) so I could create a startup script that loops through table A and creates the necessary related records in table B. It would cause a logjam while processing but it will be up to date when I need it.

Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!