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Open Find/Replace

Opens the Find/Replace dialog box.

See also 

Options 

None.

Compatibility 

 

Product 

Supported 

FileMaker Pro Advanced 

Yes 

FileMaker Go 

No 

FileMaker WebDirect 

No 

FileMaker Server 

No 

FileMaker Cloud products 

No 

FileMaker Data API 

No 

Custom Web Publishing 

No 

Runtime solution 

Yes 

Originated in 

FileMaker Pro 7.0

Description 

This script step is the same as choosing Edit menu > Find/Replace > Find/Replace.

Use this script step to open the dialog box for users if you have restricted their access to FileMaker Pro Advanced menus.

Notes 

If you want to perform a find/replace without opening a dialog box, use the Perform Find/Replace script step and set the With dialog option to Off.

Example 1 

Displays a custom dialog box that asks if the user wants to open the Find/Replace dialog box.

Show Custom Dialog ["Open the Find/Replace dialog box?"]
If [Get ( LastMessageChoice ) = 1]
Open Find/Replace
End If

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