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    inserting a script

    hi folks, i wrote a global script in the code editor under the code tab in the control panel.i then opened the form editor and right-clicked on the field where i want the results of the script to show, and clicked on actions. the only choice is the 1 script i've written(i tested the script each line as i wrote, and it was o.k.). is there a button that i hit to enter it into the field; or to cancel it from the field. i entered a new record and nothing happened to the field that the script was to apply to. huh! does it apply to the table and not the form? help. thanks, david
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    RE: inserting a script

    Hi David
    When you create a script you are just writing a routine that has the "potential" to do something, and as you know does nothing without being called by something else. Now where and when you want this script to run is up to you. If the script is supposed to run when you enter a field on the form, then the "onarrive" for that object on the form would be
    script_play("YourScript")
    Or if you want it to do something when you leave the field, it would go on the OnDepart action for the object.

    Scripts can be called from just about anywhere in A5, depending on where you need the scripts actions to be performed. Does that help?

    Mick

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      RE: inserting a script

      good morning mick, as you can tell i don't know. i found the pages refering to onarrive,but i've got to read it 3k times and ask you stupid questions to get it. for example: i'm suppose to type in : script play("myscript"). i want it on the form,but what do i access on the form to get to the place where i actually type it in? thanks, david

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        RE: inserting a script

        Maybe you could share your script with us so we can see what it is that you want to do??? Without that, Mick has given about all the advice that can be given w/o knowing specifics.

        kenn
        TYVM :) kenn

        Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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          RE: inserting a script

          hi ken, thanks but i'm printing out wayne's xbasic bundle and try it! see ya later.....david

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