Go to Record

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Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.

What is the Go to Record Action?

The Go to Record Action jumps to a specific record in the database.

Creating a Go to Record Action

Select Data Actions to expand the Action list. Select theGo to Record Action from the Actions list to display the Action Builder.

Select the targetrecord :

  • First Record - Navigates to the first record in the database.
  • Previous Record - Navigates to the previous record in the database. This may be adjusted to navigate to the previous unmarked record.
  • Next Record - Navigates to the next record in the database. This may be adjusted to navigate to the next unmarked record.
  • Last Record - Navigates to the last record in the database
  • Specific Record - Navigates to a specific record defined by the user

All of the options above will provide an option to Mark the current record before leaving. If the Previous Record or Next Record  options are selected, a Skip Records section will appear allowing the Action to Skip records that areMarked or Unmarked .

If the Specific recordoption is selected, the Record field option will become available, allowing you to enter the target record.

Optionally add Notes to the Action to document any special instructions or functionality. When the Run Switchis set to Run, the action will be executed after clicking OK.

Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run.  For more information, go to Action Builder.

Click the OK button to save the Action.