Browser Width

[Fred777]

Hi,

I have a database set-up for web access. When I view any of the layouts in a web browser I notice that the scroll bar on the bottom (horizontal) allows the viewer to scroll to the right a whole bunch even though there isn't any text on that side of the layout. The view I am using for web is "entry only" and my resolution is 800 x 600.

any suggestions? ideas? thanks!

Fred

[Steve T.]

Hi, Fred! I just turned on Instant Web Publishing to see what you mean and get the same thing. I never thought about it, but in FileMaker's normal layout mode, the right side stretches out way, way, wide and I think the web is just reflecting that. Changing view to show page margins did not affect web view, either.

I think if you can figure out how to limit the right side of a layout, the web might reflect that, too. I don't thnk we can, but I didn't really try, either.

--ST

[Fred777]

it's totally bizarre. No matter what is in the layout the screen just stretches all the way across, Im surprised no one has an answer for this. Even if the layout is empty it does this. I know how to remove the menu information on the top of the default themes with a script but that didnt do it either.

Ive found an alternate way of using CDML and creating pages in HTML to connect to the database, but Im trying to avoid that if I can.

[Steve T.]

CWP really used to be the only serious game in town. FMP7 has apparently improved Instant Web Publishing, but I'm still waiting to see how things pan out. A year ago, I would have suggested to you to go CWP all the way or at least use both.

--ST