Any Kiosk-mode/desktop toggle step?

[snekkis]

Is there any script step for toggle between Kiosk-mode and desktop, actually a step for shortcuts Command+Tab/Alt+Tab instead.

Thanks,

[Rangoon]

Two questions,

Do you use a Pc or mac and what is the purpose of it other than just getting to the desktop?

hj

[snekkis]

I use both, and the purpose will be if the user finds it odd not to have easy access to the desktop for toggling other app.

It is an effort to try something in between Kiosk and the regular showing of the grayed out Filemaker menucommands.

[Kasterlee]

For Mac I use the following Applescript:

Tell application Finder

Set the visible of process "Filemaker Pro" to false

End tell

For PC I use the "Show Desktop" application.

HTH,

Stef

[snekkis]

Hi Stef,

I have tried to put your step/branching or what your call it. I'm not familiar with applescript, but it say it is a syntax error in it. I'm running it in OS 10.2.3, and Script Editor 1.9

[SteveB]

While this may not be what you want, on Windows you can get to the task bar if it is hidden and then to any program. You might also be able to have WinBatch display the desktop under Windows.

Steve

[Rangoon]

Sorry to be so late in getting back to you. I no more than sent the first messge and I was called out of town so please excues me. Steve is correct, you have standard ways of getting to the desktop in both Pc's and Mac's. FileMaker does not offer a direct script. You can do so using 3rd party software assigning "hot keys" to perform the task and you may be able to find an Apple Script somewhere. Check at the Apple home page.

hj