Field Layers

[bmohnsen]

Here is what I would like to do but I don't know how to script this:

I have 6 global fields on a screen they are layered one on top of the other. I have six buttons - I would like to click on a button and have a specific field come to the top. Then I would like to click on a different button and have a different field come to the top layer. I do know how to script - just not how to do this in FM Pro.

Thanks for any help you can offer. B

[dkemme]

You cannot script the layering of fields. One option is to have six layouts identical in all manners except the layering of those globals, then have the buttons take you to that particular layout. I am guessing that the button is directing datainput. Could you have one global and have the button store the data into the correct choice of six globals? Could a calculation field have the correct choice of six globals grab the data in the global?

Just some thoughts.

[bmohnsen]

Are there any disadvantages of having say 100 layouts in a program

[Vaughan]

I try to minimise the number of layouts in a file, but if a layout is needed I don't hesitate in adding one.

At this stage I'm wondering why you need to change the stacking order of fields. There may be a better or easier way to do what you need doing.

[bmohnsen]

I am creating an electronic portfolio - I would like get layout to include the objective (outcome) with a 6-point rubric. Then, either the teacher or student selects the appropriate rubric level based on performance. The rubric descriptions are lengthy - so only one description oout of six will fit on a screen. This is why I wanted to post all six and then rotate them. I have tried embedding the rubric into a script and having it fill the field when a button is clicked - This works the only problem is that if the user wants to change the rubric description they won't be able to.

[Oldfogey]

brmohnsen,

You do not really need all the fields on your layout. Just put one global field on your layout, store the rubrics in their own fields and use Set Field statements to put the appropriate rubric on the layout field. Your scripts can start with a (reverse) Set Field to save any changes the user has made. With judicious use of buttons, etc. you can make it look like a rotation.

This suggestion is just to get you thinking outside the square. Yell if you need more help.