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Get(QuickFindText)

Returns the text that is stored in the quick find box.

Format

Get(QuickFindText)

Parameters

None

Data type returned

text

Originated in

FileMaker Pro 11.0

Description

Use this function to pass the text that's in the quick find box to a script when you override the Perform Quick Find command in a custom menu set.

Example 1

Performs a quick find using the text entered in the quick find box. If no records are found, returns a custom error message.

Perform QuickFind [Get ( QuickFindText )]
If [Get ( LastError ) = 0]
	Go to Layout ["Invoice Details" ( Invoices )]
	Go to Record/Request/Page [First]
Else
	Show Custom Dialog ["There are no invoices containing \"" & Get ( QuickFindText ) & "\""]
End If