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Author: John Pollard, auto·des·sys, Inc.
Author's e-mail: support@formz.com

Platform: All
Kind: Script
Type: Command
Extension Version: 1.0.0.0
Minimum form·Z Version: 5.0.6
Updated: 11-30-07


Description: Command that will select other similar, visible objects based upon optional criteria. For example, one could select an object, then run this script to select all other objects within the same layer as the original object.

Instructions: Put this script in the "scripts" folder. Compile using Script Editor. Pick an object. Run the command. A menu will appear asking the user which attributes to use to select other matching visible objects.

 

 

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Scripts:

  1. Uncompress the downloaded .zip file containing the extension.
  2. Place the extension in the "scripts" folder inside your application folder
  3. If the extension is a compiled script (.fsb) it is ready to be used - relaunch form·Z. If it is an open script (.fsl) - go to step 4.
  4. For open scripts (.fsl), open the script in the Script Editor or open it within formZ.
  5. Select "Script -> Compile" from the menubar
  6. Make sure that a file has been built in your scripts folder with a .fsb extension.
  7. If form·Z is open, quit and restart the program.

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Place the plugin in the plugins folder inside your application folder and relaunch.