FindFirstChar is a small XFCN for Hypercard, that allow a simple but unusually search on a standard list, by returning the first occurrence in the list where a line begin with a given letter; it may be also useful to control by script the selection of an item by typing its first letter on the keyboard.
FindFirstChar is EmailWare - and is free for anyone that wants to use it. All I ask is that you put the following lines in a visible place in your stack:
and if you like it (or even if you don't!) then email me at Paul_Consolo@mix.it and tell me what you think (suggestions, bug reports, etc.).
Version history
1.b - First release
Distribution
This software is free.
All online services and bulletin boards may make it available to their users at no charge.
All non-profit user groups may distribute it at no charge.
All magazines may publish it on floppy disk without asking me first, but i would glad, if possible, to receive a copy of the issue containing my software.
All CD-ROM shareware collections and CD-ROM magazines may include it without my prior consent, but i would glad, if possible, to receive a copy of the CD-ROM.
All redistribution companies such as Educorp may distribute it, but i would glad, if possible, to receive a copy of each media containing my software and a catalog of the company’s offerings (where applicable).
Disclaimer
This software shouldn’t cause any damage, but you’re using it at your own risk. It is distributed on an "as is" basis, and i make no warranties whatsoever on it.
