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There are a variety of tools which will expand a block of text based on the input of a simple keyword. For example, simply typing sub could expand to Substitute ( text; [ searchString ; replaceString ] ). The following list of software is capable of doing this.

Macintosh

  • TextExpander
    • If you're looking for pre-established snippets for FileMaker then you can try FMSnippets by Camp Software

Windows

  • Breevy
    • Allows import of TextExpander ( Mac ) snippets.
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  1. Anonymous

    There's also a lot of functionality hidden in those keyword expansion tools.  TextExpander, for example, will let you trigger AppleScripts and shell scripts too.  That unlocks a whole world of possibilities.

    Or, on the simpler side, you can perform actions with calculated dates or with your clipboard.  For example, this could speed up some modification of some text; you can copy a string, then paste your snippet with the clipboard inserted somewhere in the string.

    Donovan Chandler, Beezwax Datatools

  2. Anonymous

    Another one I use (mainly as it came part of a bundle deal) is Typinator has most filemaker functions out of box. Been solid for me.

  3. Josh Ormond

    For Windows, AutoHotKeys is pretty neat.  I will probably be putting together a file with the scripts to work within FileMaker.  Like Donovan mentioned, it also allows you to trigger other code/scripts within the OS.

    1. Anonymous

      Here are my scripts to emulate QuickCursor.

      https://github.com/rjkantor/FM-HK-WinAutomation

  4. Anonymous

    I use Breevy on Windows and it works great.  It also will import TextExpander Snippets with ease.

    Russell Barlow