Go to field according to parameter

[bluearrow]

Is there any way to pass a field name as a parameter, to use it on a Go to field step?

I have 10 different buttons and 10 fields. When the user press each button, a script is run passing the optional parameter. A different parameter is passed with each button. This parameter is a field name. Then, I would like to use this parameter in the script to go to the corresponding field: button1 > field1, button2 > field2, etc.

It would save me a lot of scripting because I can use one script for all the buttons. If I can further enhance it and pass the vfield name, then only a couple lines should suffice for many different fields.

I was thinking in something like:

Go to field ( Get (ScriptParameter))

but I cannot find a way to script it.

Thanks

[Raybaudi]

Hi, bluearrow

take a look at this topic !

I think that it will be good for you ! :)

[LaRetta]

bluearrow, it's a complex subject but need not be; at least (I believe) for the type of functionality you require. Here's a sample of two views: First is using script parameter to specify the field the cursor should go to (passes field name). I use (the powerful) Exit Loop If[ ] because it has the ability to FIND a field easily even though not directly specified.

It is of course, part of what's being discussed in the thread Daniele referenced but I thought an example might be of benefit. Parameters on the buttons and concatenated test within an Exit loop If[] controls where the cursor STOPS; which is (in reality) not much different than specifying which field to go TO.

The wave technique in the file is a cheap, lazy example of producing effects to draw the eye of the User. I have yet to succeed running it through repetitions tho - it always stops at the second rep. But sometimes I'll use it for a quick flash to draw attention somewhere on the screen without having to result to pulsing paused scripts, etc. I make it look better than this of course. I just wanted you see some flexible options using a method that sounds complex or convoluted. It works quite well when the needs are simpler.

LaRetta

TheWave.zip

[bluearrow]

Thank you both for yuor replies. I read the topic and reviewed the sample file. The first example in this file was exactly what I needed. I tested it and it is working fine, going to the field stated in the parameter.

I am a little bit reluctant to use looping scripts though, but I will try to find a way to control what happens if something goes wrong (for instance, if the field name is changed, but not the parameter passed to the script...)

I wish FileMaker would add in the next version the posibility to pass the parameter directly in the Go to field step, or in Set Field.

Thanks again.

[Raybaudi]

Hi LaRetta

do you remember our Loop/Exit Loop discussion ?

Your file is a good example were is better to place the exitLoop quickly after Loop ! :)