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Idiot Proofing

One of the biggest issues with users is training them to pay attention to the current mode. For instance, if the mode is browse, the New Record/Request script command creates a new record. But, if the mode is find, the same script step creates a new request. What often happens is that users don't realize they are in find mode and starts creating what they think are records, but are in fact, new requests. When they return to the solution the next day, all the information they have entered is gone. FileMaker, Inc. added a feature to FileMaker Pro 3.0 to attempt to deal wit this issue. If you create ten new requests in find mode, the eleventh will display a warning message warning the user.

Creating the Basic Script

Creating a find script is fairly easy. All you need are two script steps.

Basic Find script in FIND.fp5

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