Tree View in List View Mode

[ryanzon]

Have any one created a "tree view" in Filemaker? Just like the tree view object in Visual Basic? in List Mode....

I know it is possible to make "tree view" using portals. But I wan't to use them in a List View (View as List) Mode. I have an email client (sort of) database in filemaker, and I want to create a tree view on the left side for Inbox, Outbox, Sent etc... just like in Outlook.

Any Ideas? Any sample files?

Thank you!

[Ugo DI LUCA]

Hi,

I understand where you're going....

But why the portal doesn't suit your needs. You can reproduce (fake) any list view with a portal, even with a constant self-join...

I'd do it using portals...

[cjaeger]

if you understand the calcs behind the portal, it's easy to do the same with scripted finds (or use go to related record instead).

[ryanzon]

Ugo DI LUCA said:

Hi,

I understand where you're going....

But why the portal doesn't suit your needs. You can reproduce (fake) any list view with a portal, even with a constant self-join...

I'd do it using portals...

You mean a same-file relationship?

Does having too many portals slows down the performance? as of now,I have 4 portals showing up on the screen, If I add another one, i'm afraid it would slow it down?

[Ugo DI LUCA]

One portal only...

In the sample section, check :

- Line Item in folders

- Small Developper Tool

Both uses this technique.