My databases contain dynamic graphs or maps which reflect data specific to each record, and which need to be refreshed when switching records. Navigating among records is therefore done with brief scripts that include a refresh step; the Status Area is hidden.

However, one can still scroll records with the mouse wheel, and lose the updating. Can scrolling be turned off from within Filemaker? It seems unrealistic to expect people to turn off scrolling ahead of time.

Hi Bill,

You can disable scrolling through records by script-step Show/Hide Status Area [ Hide ] then be sure to click the 'Lock' checkbox.

LaRetta

Great! It worked. Thanks.

I am also experiencing this problem...Show/Hide Status Area [ Hide ] then be sure to click the 'Lock'...does not seem to stop me from using the roller ball on the mouse to scroll through records...this ability to scroll has caused major data corruption....am I missing something?

It works for me... you've got to hide the status area and set it to be locked in the same step.

Toggle Status Area [ Hide, Lock ]

It works... keep on trying!