Go to next field script step

[Slobey]

Hi gang,

I am writing a script that uses the tab order to set the fields. I am trying to use the go to next field step but how do I exit a loop? I know I can manually count the number of fields in the layout and use a script variable, but is there an easier way?

Thanks in advance

[IdealData]

There are many ways to exit the script, so it depends on your decision criteria. You could use the field name as a trigger to exit.

What is your script attempting to do ? I have used scripts extensively to perform my own validation routines, and have also used the tab sequence on occasions.

[Søren Dyhr]

A genuine version 8 method is to store Get(ActiveFieldName) in a variable after initially Go To Field without focus followed by a Go To Next Field. This will bring you to the first field in the layout and putting it into a variable makes a reference for the looping, so all the sillyness we used to do with script recursions is now overkill.

I hope sincerly that it's use, is to recreate a stored request, otherwise would it be a slight violation of the relational approach, having the same data in more than one place defeats the object of relational structure.

--sd

[Slobey]

Thanks guys,

The script is to convert a number of nutrient values for a specified quantity. Each field is multiplied by the same calc amount. Get(active fieldname) works great. It's amazing how we forget, I have used it in the past and just got a brain block. I am using script variables instead of globals, yee ha for them.

Thanks again