Yes both the one I re-created or any example here that has a calculated value 1 in the field wont create gray stars on creating a new record!

Thanks

TMAS

Oops.. my apologies. I posted the wrong zip. Just change the stars repeating container field into a global. The demo should be correct now.

P.S. When you change it to a global, the contents of the field will be removed, so make sure you have back up copies of the iamges.

Oops.. my apologies. I posted the wrong zip. Just change the stars repeating container field into a global. The demo should be correct now.

P.S. When you change it to a global, the contents of the field will be removed, so make sure you have back up copies of the iamges.

Oops.. my apologies. I posted the wrong zip. Just change the stars repeating container field into a global. The demo should be correct now.

P.S. When you change it to a global, the contents of the field will be removed, so make sure you have back up copies of the iamges.

Thanks it works!

TMAS

Thanks it works!

TMAS

Thanks it works!

TMAS

Ok again me, sorry! It did work but now it's global and all stars on all the records are the same! Ahhhh I'm freaking out, got any more ideas??

Thanks

TMAS

Ok again me, sorry! It did work but now it's global and all stars on all the records are the same! Ahhhh I'm freaking out, got any more ideas??

Thanks

TMAS

Ok again me, sorry! It did work but now it's global and all stars on all the records are the same! Ahhhh I'm freaking out, got any more ideas??

Thanks

TMAS

The stars on all the records should not be the same.

The only thing that should be global is the "stars" container field.

Each record will have its own unique current_num_stars number fieldas well as its corresponding caluclation field, cStars. The cStars field is what you use to show the stars.

The stars on all the records should not be the same.

The only thing that should be global is the "stars" container field.

Each record will have its own unique current_num_stars number fieldas well as its corresponding caluclation field, cStars. The cStars field is what you use to show the stars.

The stars on all the records should not be the same.

The only thing that should be global is the "stars" container field.

Each record will have its own unique current_num_stars number fieldas well as its corresponding caluclation field, cStars. The cStars field is what you use to show the stars.

Both demos posted here require clicking a radio button (which changes the field contents) thus changes the stars or additional buttons to click to change the stars (via script).

My Users would prefer just seeing - and clicking - the appropriate star (as attached). A bit cleaner, I think.

You can do away with the radio buttons AND additonal buttons by placing a transparent circle over the stars themselves. You don't need a script - just attach a Set Field [ ] with script parameter directly to each transparent circle (via Specify Button).

Hint: When working with this kind of thing, lock your lower fields, leave your transparent circles solid until properly placed and zoom in to 400% for precise placement.

Yeah, I needed to work on something FUN for a few minutes and I ADORE this kind of thing!!

LaRetta

stars2.zip

I checked out your starrating. I would like to use something similar... I have problems with the cStars, I don't get any stars in that field. How did you do that?

Thanks

Britt

Hi Britt,

You place your graphics into the Stars container global repeating field.

To do so:

Place that Stars field on a layout. Select Field format (by right-clicking on field) and select for it to display repetitions 1 through 6. Then switch back to Browse mode and paste each of your graphics into the various repetitions.

Once you have everything the way you want it, you can delete the Stars field from your layout. Only bring it back if you need to change something in it. If you need to delete a graphic from a repetition, select the repetition and hit [Delete].

The cStars calculation will take it from there.

LaRetta

Thanks for replying so fast!

Sorry, but I don't get it at all! I am brand new to FileMaker. If there are 5 stars why are there 6 repetitions?

And how can you paste something in Browse mode?

If I want to incorporate something like this in my own file, should I make a new table and take it from that table or should I create new fields in my file? I have been starring at this for more than 24 hours, so I see stars all over the place...

Your help is much appreciated!

Thanks,

Britt

Hi Britt,

Take that demo file and try it. Place the Stars field on the layout and try what I've described - expanding it's repetitions. Then go to Browse and take a look. I think it will become clear once you do that.

Then, while still in Browse, put your cursor in the first repetition and [CTRL-C] to copy the image. Then hit your Delete key which will delete the first image. Then [CTRL-P] to paste the stars back into it.

Then yes, 1) add the fields (Stars and cStars) in your existing file, 2) change the calculation formula in cStars to your existing field needs and you'll be in business!

LaRetta

Thank you so much!

A bunch of roses for you!

I can't believe I did it!!!

I think I have to learn FileMaker, it is probably fun when you know how to use it.

Britt

Here are a few examples. Layouts Explain. Example 1 is the simplest i think, although 2 is just another variation. 3 however, uses scripts and invisible buttons, and swithing layouts. Simple perhaps, but it would get the job done.

Star.zip