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use the text of a button as a Patch() function argument

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Hi guys. 

 

I have to built different buttons with almost the same code. 

Every button create a record in my list with patch() function, I'm just looking for a code that I can paste without wating time modifing it everytime. 

 

Actually, the code is:

 

Patch('Segnalazione eventi macchina';Defaults('Segnalazione eventi macchina');{Linea: "T6";Evento: "Raccolta";Inizio: Now()});;

 

But i'd like to have something more standardized to create the "evento" value, such as:

 

Patch('Segnalazione eventi macchina';Defaults('Segnalazione eventi macchina');{Linea: "T6";Evento: Button.text;Inizio: Now()});;

 

Actually I don't know if this is possible, just wait for your suggestions 🙂

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    WiZey Profile Picture
    3,023 Moderator on at

    Hello @Calcioscacchi ,

     

    "Self" allow you to directly call the control parent where your code is being called.

     

    By using "Self" instead of directly referencing your button, you will eventually save a lot of time instead of rewriting them one by one.

     

    For example, in your "OnSelect" of your button, you can write the following code:

     

    Notify(Self.Text)

     

    This code will display a notification showing the text of your button everytime you press it. 

     

    Unfortunately, I don't think there is a method to get the control's name, so I hope the button's text will do for you.

  • Calcioscacchi Profile Picture
    413 on at

    It does. 

    Patch('Segnalazione eventi macchina';Defaults('Segnalazione eventi macchina');{Linea: "T6";Evento: Self.Text;Inizio: Now()});;

     

    Works perfectly 😉

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