I have a found set on tableinstanceA that I'd like to also have on tableinstanceB. To be clear, they are the same base table. is there a good way to do this?

The easiest way to do it is to use the Go To Related Record [] script step. If you target it to only show related records in the same table ocurrence, but show records using a layout from the other TO, the found set will basically be transferred to the new layout(TO)

I got this technique from "Special Edition: Using Filemaker 7"

Dana

Wow, now that is interesting. It does take me to the correct layout, and to the record from the found set on the previous layout/table. And one call sets the entire found set on the second occurance.

Awesome tip!

The 'Goto Related Record' step has always been a good one, and is even better now with FM7. Like Reed had somewhat mentioned - that Special Edition book takes something like 5 pages just to explain it, because of the complexity you can get yourself into with this powerful step.