what am i doing wrong?

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What am I doing wrong? The below does not create a new record specific to the tab the user is on, though I can’t see why… It seems to just create a record on Tab 5 mostly. HELP?! I’ve been banging my head against a wall trying to learn this… Everything so far has made sense (coming from FileMaker), once I figured it out, but this one doesn’t seem to have examples in the manuals or CRM solution… :)

ellen

var x = forms.Primary.elements.tabs_70.tabIndex
if (x = 5)
{
forms.TabNotes.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabNotes.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id
}
else if (x = 4)
{
forms.TabContHistory.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabContHistory.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id
}
else if (x = 3)
{
forms.TabVolHistory.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabVolHistory.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id;
}
else if (x = 2)
{
forms.TabVoteHistory.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabVoteHistory.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id;
}
else
{
forms.Primary.controller.newRecord()
};
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ellenmeserow:
What am I doing wrong? The below does not create a new record specific to the tab the user is on, though I can’t see why… It seems to just create a record on Tab 5 mostly. HELP?! I’ve been banging my head against a wall trying to learn this… Everything so far has made sense (coming from FileMaker), once I figured it out, but this one doesn’t seem to have examples in the manuals or CRM solution… :)

ellen

var x = forms.Primary.elements.tabs_70.tabIndex

if (x = 5)
{
forms.TabNotes.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabNotes.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id
}
else if (x = 4)
{
forms.TabContHistory.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabContHistory.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id
}
else if (x = 3)
{
forms.TabVolHistory.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabVolHistory.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id;
}
else if (x = 2)
{
forms.TabVoteHistory.controller.newRecord()
forms.TabVoteHistory.contact_id=forms.Primary.contact_id;
}
else
{
forms.Primary.controller.newRecord()
};

Ellen,

When you declare a variable in a method, you should use an
assignment operator such as “=” - which you do in your method.

However, in your “if” statement you should use a comparison operator -
in your example, this would be a “double equal sign” ==.

If you select the link for “documentation” on the Developer page, you will
see a pdf document that you can download called Servoy Advanced
Programming Guide for FileMaker Developers.

This document can also be purchased as a printed book from the Servoy
store. On page 168 of the printed book, there is a list of comparison
operators that can be used in a Servoy method. On the following page,
page 169, there is an “if” statement example that includes the ==
operator.

If you are not familiar with this document, the Servoy Advanced
Programming Guide for FileMaker Developers includes a SQL primer; a
basic primer on JavaScript; detailed descriptions and examples of the
comparable Servoy function(s) for every FileMaker scripting and
calculation function through FileMaker 6; and other useful reference information.

To register as a Servoy developer, go to http://www.servoy.com and
click the 4th Hot Topic from the top of the page - “To register as a
developer…” - in the left pane.

Marc Norman
Servoy