Newb needs advice-Pop ups, Roll overs & Help files

[secubis]

I'm using FM5 with Windows 95. I am learning FM5 and need some help. I have noticed that Pop ups, Roll overs and Help files can only be used if you have FM6/7 on Windows 98 and above and with plug ins. Is there any way I create a script in HTML or Java ( I have a very basic grasp of programming )or by using script maker without the need to upgrade or use plug ins? I have created a database that works but I would like to be able to develop my database to my own custom requirements.

Cheers S

[Vaughan]

I assume you are talking about the FMP client interface (layouts) and not access through the web (Instant Web Publishing or Custom Web Publishing)...

FMP can do pop-up lists, menus, radio buttons and check boxes natively. It cannot do rollovers natively.

As for doing Help files... it depends on what you want to do.

[secubis]

Thanks for your reply Vaughan. It is the interface I am on about. I did a database for my hobby and my friend saw it and said his small company could use one on the same basis, but they will need a custom built help section as he believes his staff will need help in using and understanding the database rather than have a confusing help section that normally accompanies all software. Does Filemaker pro 5 have a template of sorts to guide me or will I need to build a new one and if so can somebody point me in the right direction as I am in virgin territory here. Is this also the same with roll overs?

Cheers S

[Lee Smith]

Hi scubis,

I'm not sure that I'm fully understanding you, so if I if didn't, just ignore this post.

It sounds like you want to integrate a Help File into your solution? If so, there are some examples files

Here (at fmfiles.com)

Also, Fenton Jones has a good example of a help file available at his site Here (www.fentionjones.com) that I used in a solution a while back.

HTH

Lee

[transpower]

A Help file can just be another layout or two, with one text field. Add a help button to your other layouts to navigate to the Help layout.

[secubis]

You are a stars and gentlemen Lee and Transpower. I will try them out and let you know when and not if I succeed.

Cheers S