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Hilite(SourceText; SearchText; R; G; B)

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Ray Cologon, NightWing Enterprises
http://www.nightwing.com.au/FileMaker

This function highlights all occurrences of a specified word or phrase in a block of text.

Sample Input:
Any block of text.
Sample Output:
The same block of text with formatting applied (can't show here because only plain text is accepted on this form).


 Then copy & paste into FileMaker Advanced's Edit Custom Function window.

Click here to copy To Clip Manager if you have myFMbutler's Clip Manager installed

Description:

Locating occurrences of a word or phrase within a large block of text helps users to locate items of interest. This function utilizes recursive syntax to search the source text and apply bold and colored formatting to all ocurrences of the search string (regardless of case).

Because this function modifies the form but not the content of the supplied text, it is suitable for use in an auto-entry calc which sets the field to itself - providing transparent and automatic search and highlighting functionality.

Note: these functions are not guaranteed or supported by BrianDunning.com. Please contact the individual developer with any questions or problems.

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Ein gut funktionierenes Tool, sehr effektiv programmiert.
A good working tool, very short code.

Thank you!

David, Bregenz
June 23, 2009 4:05am

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