Script not auto-inserting text

[AceRoget]

Hey-ho, all--

Can anyone tell me why this script is not auto-inserting the text into the chosen field when the appropriate condition is met? After creating a record and entering M30001 in the Press field I can then perform the script manually and it works properly.

What am I forgetting?

Duh, the first thing I forgot was the script:

[color:black]Script Title: Auto Insert M30001 WG

[color:red]If [ ImposeCoverSheet::Press = "M30001" ]

Perform Script [ “M30001Webgrowth” ]

End If

Script mentioned above:

[color:black]Script Title: M30001Webgrowth

[color:red]Insert Text [ ImposeCoverSheet::Web_Growth; “M30001 - Y web = use "Web Growth 0.5_Base Yel"” ]

Thanks,

Roger Kidder

RR Donnelley - Wells Division

Edited June 28, 2007 by Guest

[Vaughan]

The Insert Text script step only works when the field is on the current layout.

Change it to Set Field, it has no such limitations.

[AudioFreak]

More to this question than meets the eye.

http://filemakertoday.com/com/showthread.php?p=54335#post54335

[IdealData]

Even when the field exists on the layout, it must still be editable in browse mode.

Use the SetField function instead - doesn't require field on layout.

[AceRoget]

Thanks to all for your input.

I did not realize repeating fields were such an issue when it comes to scripting. Since the consensus is that I should not use repeating fields, given my novice status, I have recreated 10 individual instances of the field "Press" labeled "Press01" through "Press10". Now, please tell me I won't need to create 10 different scripts to insert the desired text into the one "Web Growth" field.

I don't think that would work anyway, since it would add the text to the Web Growth field with every instance of M30001 in the Press fields, yes? I only need it to be entered on the first instance no matter which Press field it appears in.

All help is greatly appreciated and I hope y'all can understand what I am talking about.

As an aside, can anyone suggest resources to get a better handle on FileMaker for the novice, including classroom instruction via internet or brick and mortar (in Maine, US)? I am interested in learning a lot more about FileMaker.

I am quite computer savvy and unafraid to plunge right in, having been a Pre-press Systems Administrator for over ten years, but, for some reason I have a difficult time wrapping myself around some of the concepts of FileMaker. I kind of expect the scripting to act like the old BASIC programming language which I learned 35 years ago. What is my problem?

Roger Kidder

RR Donnelley - Wells Division

[AudioFreak]

Oops

Michael

Edited June 29, 2007 by Guest

[AudioFreak]

Roger here is a simple sample file demonstrating a lookup. Note the relationship. That isw what allows the lookup to take place. It should get you started.

Michael

AceRoget.zip