Script Find

[Jaume]

Hello,

I have a database with a text field non-unique. I would have a script that, when entering something in that field, test if there is already another record with that field value. If YES, go to the most recent record; if NOT, create a new record with the field filled with the value not found. I have try to write a script with the Find mode and the Get(FoundCount) but I am unable to succeed.¿Can anybody help me?

Thank you

Edited October 23, 2008 by Guest

[bcooney]

FM6?

[Vaughan]

I'd start by doing the entry into a global field. Set up a relationship to a self-join based on this global field and the "real" field to test for the existence of matching records (this is better than a find). Records that do match can then be "selected" using the Go to related Records script step.

The script would be something like this:

If [ not isempty( selfjoin::field ) ]

#matching records

Go to Related records [ selfjoin ]

Go to Record/request [ last ]

Else

#no records match

New Record

Set Field [ field ; gField ]

End If

[Jaume]

Thank you, Vaughan !

And, bccoony, there was an error in my post. I am working with FM 8.5 and 9.