Grab Handles in List View to Resort

[Calvin Tomm]

In list view I want to be able to "grab" an object so I can move the record up or down in the found set. Is there a way to do this? It would be just like how an item on an list in an iPhone gets moved up or down. For example, on a play list in Music, I can change the order of songs to be played.

Also, I would like to have this capability when I move my solution over to FileMaker Go

Thanks!

[comment]

1 hour ago, Calvin Tomm said:

Is there a way to do this?

There is no simple way to do this. A found set is always displayed in a sort order (the order of creation being the default). In order to move a record, you must modify the value/s in the field used for sorting. 

There are techniques to do this using drag-and-drop (see for example: https://fmforums.com/topic/101122-insert-portal-row/?tab=comments#comment-460295), but they require some work and expertise.

A somewhat simpler method is to use arrows to move a record up/down, one step at a time. Then you simply exchange the values between the two adjacent records.

 

 

 

Edited September 27, 2019 by comment