How do I press "return" with a script?

[trinket]

I’m new to Filemaker. I use FilemakerPro 8 on an iMacG5 OSX. I have been able to build a script that takes me to Find mode and even enters data from the clipboard into the field that I have specified. But I still need to press the “return” key on the keyboard to “execute” the find. Is there a script that accomplishes the same thing as pressing the return key? Thank you.

[Lee Smith]

I usually use my Right Hand.

Actually, if you are using a script to do this, then you can choose to run your find without dialog. It concerns me that you are using the clipboard. You should use Set Field whenever possible.

Lee

[comment]

I think what's missing here is a Perform Find[] step.

[Lee Smith]

Probably, but I think we need to see the script, or have some feed back before we can do too much to help.

Lee

[trinket]

Thanks for your prompt suggestions. I was pulled away from the computer for a bit this afternoon. The script that I am building is for locating line items. "Go to layout" then "Go to field" then "Paste" (an Invoice# that is already on the clipboard from a previous step). It does all of this just fine, but then I must press the return key to perform the find. I tried using the "Perform find" script at the very end, but it didn't work. Thanks again for your help.

[comment]

Can you post your file - or at least a printout of your entire script?

BTW, you can find the line items of an invoice in a single step:

Go to Related Record [ LineItems ; Show related only ]

[Raybaudi]

Hi

note that there are 2 Perform Find into the Script editor !

And that you have to choose the second one, the Perform Find under the Found Sets section !

[trinket]

Yes, I think I can post the file. I was just looking into how to do that and I think I have it figured out. I should have it in another couple of minutes.

[trinket]

oooh, thank you, Danielle. I hadn't noticed that. I will look into it.

[trinket]

I thought I would be able to post the entire file, but that is proving to be a little risky. I've already entered lots of data like credit card numbers etc into the fields. Can you advise me as how to post the print out of the Script? Thanks.

[Inky Phil]

Trinket

You can save your fle as a clone which will give you a copy with no data. You can zip that and attach it

Phil

[trinket]

O.K., Daniele. Your suggestion worked. I simply added the "Perform find" that you suggested and it acted as if I had pressed the return key. I didn't even add any specifications to the step. Thanks for your help. I'll be happy to post the print out of the script steps, but I'm not sure how to do that.

[trinket]

I'll start to work on that next. It's just amazing how much you can do with this program. Thanks.

[trinket]

Attached (I think) is a clone of the file we have been talking about. I think the problem is solved, but any comments you might have about the scripting would be greatly appreciated. The Script that was in question is titled "Clean up". I since added "Perform Find" at the end of this script. Thank you all for your sincere help.

JDK_Main_40_Clone.fp7.zip

[comment]

As I said, you can find related items directly by using the Go to Related Record step. I also agree with Lee regarding Copy/Paste: in v.8 you have a great tool in script variables - use it.

I am rather surprised you don't have a Products table.

[trinket]

Yes, I'm still learning about GTRR. When I get more time I'm going to immerse myself in it because it sounds like I'm doing things the hard way. I've had FMP for about a month and it's all a little staggering. I thought that my Line Items table was my Products table. The Line Items table lists all of the products that we make in the shop. I keep a master Line Items table in an external file then import them all back to the main database at which time I paste the Invoice # into each record imported...which means all of them. From there I enter values into the Quantity field where needed, then delete all line items whose Quantity field is empty. That gives me the found set from which to make the Print Invoice. Thanks so much for your interest.

As I said, you can find related items directly by using the Go to Related Record step. I also agree with Lee regarding Copy/Paste: in v.8 you have a great tool in script variables - use it.

I am rather surprised you don't have a Products table.

[comment]

The usual method is Customer <-> Invoice <-> LineItems <-> Products.

Products is a table of all available products (and their details, e.g. price).

LineItems are the products that a Customer actually bought on an Invoice.

When filling out an Invoice, you create a new LineItem by selecting the ProductID from a value list of all Products. The price, and other details are looked up into the LineItem from the Products table.

[trinket]

Thanks for that useful tip, Comment. That along with learning GTRR is at the top of my list. We work four 10-hour shifts at my shop (Thurs-Sun) so I'll be away from this for the next few days (except for mini efforts). Thanks again so much for your help. Best regards.