Using Script to select multiple values in onefield

[bstein0215]

Hi I am using the scriptmaker in FileMaker 5.5 and I've run into a little bit of a problem. I have several fields within my layout which consist of numerous checkboxes. I want to set my script to be able to select multiple values within each of these fields but for some reason it will only let me select one. If anyone has some advice I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

[ESpringer]

Checkboxes don't really have a different kind of data from other fields' data. Suppose you have a text field which uses day-of-week check-boxes, and you check off three values. It ends up with data that looks like this if you change the field behavior to normal:

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

If you want your script to enter data that works seamlessly with checkbox entry fields, you need it to set the field by concatenating the chosen values with a paragraph-mark between them, like this:

"Monday"&"

[Steve T.]

Howdy. And if you want to see E's explanation for yourself, make a new layout or drag the field out to the existing layout without the checkbox formatting... you'll see... just make sure it's tall enough to see the contents.

--ST