how should i Keep users out of layouts?

[J__]

Hi,

I was wondering what the SOP on disabling the layout drop down list on the palette/navigation view of filemaker?

I have many layouts right now, which are test layouts that I plan to delete, I really don't want people to go in there. Thre is an option which says "No access" in privledge set, but then they cant even get to the first layout.

I know i can disable all the layouts - but i'm wondering (hoping) there is a better approach.

I look forward to your input.

thanks

sincerely,

J__

[RalphL]

Two things you can do: 1) You can select to not display the names in the layout setup. 2) You can hide the status area.

[J__]

Hi Ralph,

thanks for the response.

I do hide the status area, but it's possible they might activate it right?

How can I keep them from activating the status area ?

Also, option 1

[J__]

First, option 1, now will require me to enable them if I (the developer wants to get at them). Option 2 is interesting, but how can I keep the user from accidentally selecting to show status area?

if they do then the jig is up.

any other options?

thanks,

sincerely,

J__

[RalphL]

1) The layouts are listed in the layout mode they are only hidden in the browse, find and preview modes. You have an option to lock when you hide the status area. This will require you take extra steps to get to these layouts.

[J__]

Ok, so you are saying that if I just de-select them from showing in the menu, then they'll still show up in layout mode, but will not show up in browse and preview modes?

is that right?

sincerely,

J__

[RalphL]

Yes, that is what I said. I do that often and I also hide and lock the status area. And then I use SecureFM to get rid of the menus, etc.

[J__]

How do you "Hide and Lock" the status area? I know how to hide it, but how do you lock it?

SecureFM ? Ah, I actually have been playing with that a little. I was planning on using that to trigger my scripts from menus and controlling what menus can be executed also.

thanks,

sincerely,

J__

[Ender]

Try the Lock option on the Show/Hide Status Area script step.

[J__]

Hi Ender,

Great. Thanks so much. I didn't know you could lock the Status Area with a Script.

thanks again,

Sincerely,

J--