prevent closing using [ X ] ?? is it possible

[elvis_impersonating_penguin]

is it possible to prevent someone from closing a database using the "X" button in the corner of the window. I don't mind if they use it to close filemaker all together, but is there a way to prevent them from closing indivual databases with the "X"?

My guess is probably not, but never hurts to ask...

[raymanj]

There are several ways of doing this but Filemaker does doesn't provide one for you.

1. Free way (opining, not preferred)

Put a pause step for the window. During a pause the user can't close the window. The only problem with this solution is you must put a pause after ever script (buttons, etc) used in that window. This is why I don't prefer it.

2. Plug-in (preferred, but costs money)

The plug-in I recommend is WindowUtility. It will let you do anything with a window you can think of.

The others are MenuControl and SecureFM. Now these plug-ins are for controlling the menus of Filemaker but they can disable a window's close button.

I hope this helps.