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by **Fred Taylo** » Sun, 06 Apr 2003 04:44:15

Is there a way to add an 'event' to a field ? For example, when I exit a
field I want to launch a script.

Thanks

by **Helpful Harr** » Sun, 06 Apr 2003 14:39:53

> Is there a way to add an 'event' to a field ? For example, when I exit a
> field I want to launch a script.

> Thanks

Nope, not within standard FileMaker - scripts can only be run via a
button / keyboard shortcut or when opening / closing the file.

There are a few usually clumsy work-arounds, often using the Pause
command in scripts. Try going to http://databasepros.com/FMPro and
search for these examples:

Exit Field (Mac & Windows)
Field Exit (Windows only)
More Field Exit (Mac & Windows)

There are also a couple of (usually expensive) Plug-Ins that offer this
type of "run script on field exit" option. Try searching for 'Exit
Field' at http://www.fmplugins.com/ for details of these.

Helpful Harry
"Just trying to help whenever I can." :o)

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