Newbies file_maker_help Posted December 11, 2017 Newbies Posted December 11, 2017 I use specific color codes in Filemaker, but am forced to store the color codes separately (outside of filemaker). Is there anyway to have stored in filemaker and then maybe even "auto-populate" in a specific field type?
Stephen Murphy Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 I think the quick answer is yes, but you need to give specifics to see which way is best for you.
Lee Smith Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 21 hours ago, file_maker_help said: specific color codes in Filemaker IIUC, this is the purpose of Themes. Just make a Theme using your colors and then you can import that theme into your new files and use it in whole or in parts. Matt Petrowsky at ISO Magazine has had several videos on this topic in the past that are available at his site, my favorite is called (Re)Theming Solutions. The Video is Free, but you have to be a subscriber to get the file. I was able to create my own file just following the video, and then when I compared it to his, I had nailed it. BTW, I've been a subscriber since April 2004 and have found it a great resource. I'm currently auditing the video sessions by Matt on how to do things in FileMaker. His Lessons started with the Basics things he calls the Environment, and progressed through Fields and Calculations, Data Structure & Schema and is presently is covering Layout Mode & Design, i.e. Theming. I hope this helps, Lee
Newbies Mike-N-Tosh Posted December 13, 2017 Newbies Posted December 13, 2017 On 12/12/2017 at 12:32 PM, Lee Smith said: Matt Petrowsky at ISO Magazine has had several videos on this topic in the past that are available at his site, my favorite is called (Re)Theming Solutions. The Wow, is that who made the All things FMPro CD (Or some variation of that name) many, many, many years ago? (1992...1995)
Fitch Posted December 13, 2017 Posted December 13, 2017 I'm guessing this isn't about themes. And yes, file_maker_help (if that is your real name), as Stephen said the answer is probably yes and there are probably 10 different ways to do it, but we need more details about what you're trying to do. Welcome to the forums!
Lee Smith Posted December 14, 2017 Posted December 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Mike-N-Tosh said: Wow, is that who made the All things FMPro CD Maybe this one. Scriptology: Filemaker Pro Demystified May 1998 by Matthew Petrowsky and John M. Osborne
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