Monkeybread Software - MBS FileMaker Plugin: WebView.PressKey

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WebView.PressKey

Sends a keypress to web viewer.

Component	Version	macOS	Windows	Linux	Server	FileMaker iOS SDK
WebView	6.2	No	Yes	No	No	No

MBS( "WebView.PressKey"; WebViewerRef; Key ) More

Parameters

Parameter Description Example

WebViewerRef Either the Web Viewer Object Name or the Web Viewer ID as returned by "WebView.FindByName" function.

Key The key to press.
Can be text or number. "@"

Parameter	Description	Example
WebViewerRef	Either the Web Viewer Object Name or the Web Viewer ID as returned by "WebView.FindByName" function.
Key	The key to press. Can be text or number.	"@"

Result

Returns OK or error.

Description

Sends a keypress to web viewer.
Useful for entering @ key in Windows where web viewer does not react on AltGr key which is required in some languages to enter @.

Examples

Press @:

MBS( "WebView.PressKey"; "web"; "@" )

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Created 12nd May 2016, last changed 17th October 2020

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