I have created a database with 7 different tables: A main table that handles all the data input and 6 related tables that allow me to see different views of the data in 6 different layouts.

I would like to create one tabbed layout with seven different tabs, where each tab calls up a different table . . . but the layout that contains the tabs only references one table.

How do I get each tab to show a reference to a different table?

Right now, I have 6 layouts, each with it's own different portal, but I'd like to be able to have one layout with six (actually 7) tabs that do basically the same thing.

Edited January 22, 200619 yr by Guest

All the tabs in a tab panel use the same base table, since the base table is a property of the layout. Continue to use separate layouts with tab graphics if the layouts must be based on different base tables.

Hi...I am a new user myself but I did discover one thing that I think pertains to your question.

The "Tab" function in FileMaker will not do what you want it to do. You will need to make individual buttons and assign a layout to each one. Then copy the buttons to each layout.

At least that's my experience...I hope it helps.

Thanks . . .

What I wound up doing was setting up the database like a website, with a nav bar on each layout to facilitate getting from layout to layout.

Looks good and works fine. Maybe a future version of FMP will add increased functionality to tab control.