Multiple find requests question

[Symont]

Ok, I'm new to FMP so it may be simple, but I still need help.

I'm trying to use a layout (in browse mode) to find records in related tables. I want to use two or three fields to make research in another table. If I use only one field, I can do a copy-paste, but it doesn't work (or I simply don't know how) with more than one field.

Can someone help me?

Thanks

[MoonShadow]

Use global text fields. Allow User to enter information then provide a GO button. Script attached to button, for an AND condition, would be something like (untested)

Allow User Abort [ Off ]

Set Error Capture [ On ]

Freeze Window

Go To Layout [ yourRelatedLayout ]

Enter Find Mode [ ]

Set Field [ Related::Field1; Main::Global1 ]

Set Field [ Related::Field2; Main::Global2 ]

Set Field [ Related::Field3; Main::Global3 ]

Perform Find [ ]

If [ Get(LastError) ]

Show Custom Dialog [ "OK"; "No Records Found" ]

Show All Records

Go To Layout [ Original Layout ]

End If

If you want an OR condition, ie, anything matches change Set Field[] portions to:

Enter Find Mode [ ]

Set Field [ Related::Field1; Main::Global1 ]

New Record Request

Set Field [ Related::Field2; Main::Global2 ]

New Record Request

Set Field [ Related::Field3; Main::Global3 ]

Perform Find [ ]

Note: The globals can come from anywhere because they can be accessed from anywhere; even unrelated tables. I use many of the same globals for various things.

[Symont]

Thanks, that's helpfull