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Extend Found Set

Broadens the existing found set using the current or stored find requests.

See also 

Options 

Specify find requests allows you to create and store a find request with the script step. Restore indicates a stored find request.

Compatibility 

 

Product 

Supported 

FileMaker Pro Advanced 

Yes 

FileMaker Go 

Yes 

FileMaker WebDirect 

Yes 

FileMaker Server 

Yes 

FileMaker Cloud 

Yes 

FileMaker Data API 

Yes 

Custom Web Publishing 

Yes 

Runtime solution 

Yes 

Originated in 

FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier

Description 

This script step is equivalent to a logical OR search. Otherwise, Extend Found Set is similar to the Perform Find script step.

Example 1 

Extends the found set to include unpaid invoices.

Show Custom Dialog ["Include unpaid invoices in the found set?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Enter Find Mode [Pause: Off]
Set Field [Invoices::Status; "Unpaid"]
Extend Found Set [Restore]
End If

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