In SetField[] step is it possible to dynamically call out target field?

[Kent Searight]

Hi all,

I'd like to know if it's possible to dynamically call out the target field in the SetField [ ] step. Specifically, I want the step to get the target field name from an optional script parameter.

Thanks in advance.

[Ender]

Sorry Kent, this is not possible within the Set Field[] script step.

You could do some branching in the script to choose a Set Field[] with the correct target field.

If [ get(scriptparameter) = "Name Last" ]

Set Field [ Name Last ; gText ]

Else If [ get(scriptparameter) = "Name First" ]

Set Field [ Name First ; gText ]

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Edited November 8, 2005 by Guest

[Kent Searight]

Hi Ender,

Yeah, that's what I figured the answer would be...too bad...it would allow a greater level of abstraction in script writing.

It would be nice to see FM add this feature in a future version.

Thanks!

[-Queue-]

You can also put all relevant fields on a single layout and loop through them, testing whether the script parameter equals the active field name and setting the current field (by not specifying a target field) when the test is true.

Depending on the number of fields involved, this can reduce the number of script steps dramatically and is somewhat more abstract and dynamic.

[Kent Searight]

Hi -Queue-,

Thanks for the idea! I think that'll accomplish what I want.