Setting colors in Value Lists

[CharlesC]

Hi, I've got a submissions database where I use a value list to sort items, (e.g. out, resend, accepted, rejected, revise). In order to keep track of the records, I use colors to distinguish the values in the list. I'm manually setting the colors for each different value in the list. I'd like to know if there's a way to automatically set the color when I choose any item in the list. I am a total novice when it comes FM scripting, and my first attempts were a total failure, so if possible I need an explanation that will walk me through from the beginning. Thanks so much

Charles Carroll

[Lee Smith]

Hi Charles,

This can be done. Check out Russ Baker's download "Handy Bits"

Also, you might want to check out these files too.

http://www.fmfiles.com/tnt4.html Back Color

http://www.fmfiles.com/tnt4.html Change Colors

http://www.dwdataconcepts.com Color Calc

http://www.fmfiles.com/tnt4.html Related Color Layout

HTH

Lee

[Lee Smith]

Forgot to say, that Russ's file is in the samples here, and that you want the second file (attachment) as it was an update.

Lee