November 6, 200520 yr I want to be able to insert text into a field using a button! I also want this text to be inserted were the cursor is currently blicking. No problem here I know how to do that, but as soon as I place the button in a Portal it only inserts the text at the end of the field, and not were the cursor was before. It is like it leaves the field when you click inside a Portal. Is there anything simple I missed? How do I get the inserted text were I want with my button in the Portal? Thanks for your help!!!
November 6, 200520 yr FileMaker Included a file called [color:blue] To Do List.fp7, in[color:blue] Templates - Business General take a look at it, and see if this will help? Lee
November 6, 200520 yr Author Lee, thanks for the quick reply! I looked at the file you mentioned but could not find any portals in the Database. I attached a little Database that illustrates what I am trying to do. Click somewhere in the large text field and then the button outside the portal and finally the button inside the portal. Do you see what I mean? I also included my ulgy work around... were you select the text you want to insert before you place the cursor. I hope someone knows a better methode! Thanks Button_in_Portal.fp7.zip
November 6, 200520 yr Hi sebastian, I don't have time to get into your solution itself, but do this: Add one script-step to the top of your script: Set Selection [Field you want to insert text into ; 0 ; 0 ] ... meaning put 0 in Start and End positions. This will insert the grabbed text at the beginning. Is this what you want? Upon re-read, you want to insert at the cursor. Okay, you must find the cursor location ... stand by for answer ... I think ... LaRetta :wink2: Edited November 6, 200520 yr by Guest
November 6, 200520 yr Field loses focus. It will work if User types a ~ where they want the insert, THEN runs the selection.
November 6, 200520 yr Okay, give them shortcut CTRL-1 (or button) to mark their spot. Then run process (see attached). Not elegant, no. But it would make sense to the User. I can't believe I missed that post of yours, Michael!!! BTW, you could use Find/Replace on the marker as well... Button_in_Portal2.zip
November 11, 200520 yr Author Thanks everyone! Sorry I could not respond during the week, I was out of town. I will look into your solutions and will let you know what I do. Have fun!
November 14, 200520 yr I think I have a solution-- check the topic "portals and set find..." --it is a little rough, john
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