Auto date input after printing

[Beemouse]

Hi - I am new to FileMaker (Pro 7), though I've worked a bit with Access...

I have created a report which is printed when a button I scripted is pressed. Under this button I have created a field which I would like to be automatically filled in with the date of impression of the report. How do I do this?

I'm sorry if someone has already asked this question - I coudn't find an adequate response.

Thanks!

[IdealData]

Use the SetField() script function...

SetField(Report_Date, Get(CurrentDate))

[Beemouse]

What category is that under? Unfortunately I'm in France, working with a French version of FilMaker....

[Lee Smith]

Its under Fields

HTH

Lee

[Beemouse]

I'm sorry, but I still don't understand what to do

[Genx2]

Your script should look something like this:

Allow User Abort[off]

Set Error Capture [on]

Go To Layout [Print Layout]

Print[]

If[Get(LastError) = 0]

SetField[YourDateField ; Get(CurrentDate)]

End If

Go To Layout[original layout]

Or a simpler version that doesn't check for when user cancel's etc.

Print[]

SetField[YourDateField ; Get(CurrentDate)]

~Genx

[Beemouse]

Thank-you!

In fact, my script just got more complicated. I have a field in ly DB which defines the type of contact (Assos, agency or company). Upon pressing the button, I want not only the field discussed above to be filled in withthe correct date, but I also want FM to print seperate letters depending on the contact type stipulated in the 'Contact type' field. I imagine this is possible?

Thank again for any help! If my boss were not a bastard too cheap to hire an IT guy to create this BDD I wouldn't be hasssling you all. Alas....

[Genx2]

Lol, yes, its all possible, we just use the following:

If[YourContactTypeFieldHere = "Assos"]

Do This Stuff

Else If[YourContactTypeFieldHere = "Agency"]

Do This Other Stuff

Else If[YourContactTypeFieldHere = "Company"]

Do This other other stuff

Else

Show Custom Dialog["error" ; "You have not specified a valid contact type"]

End If

[Beemouse]

Great! Now I have to try and find the translations for all the scripts in French and away I go!

[Genx2]

Lol, i'm sure it shouldn't be to hard, its only four types in total and they'll be located around the same area. French though eh, i can't say i loved doing that in high school, but hey, anything beat trying to work out Japanese.

~Genx