I'm constructing layouts where I hide the status area and don't want the user to use. The users still would like an omit checkbox and symbols drop-down. I made a separate find layout to place these items on, but I'm not sure how to construct them or get them to work...or if there is an easier way. (I'd like to stay away from plugins if possible.)

I'm new to this, so I'm not really sure what's possible in FileMaker.

Thanks.

Drop down lists and checkboxes are easy enough (Help>Setting up a field to display a pop-up menu, checkbox set, or other control).

You will need to create your own text field "Omit" and then a script to loop through the find requests and use the Omit record script step to mark the ones with the Omit checked.

HTH

-Raz

Thanks for replying. I guess I need help actually getting the data from them. I have a checkbox and I have a drop down calling data from a value list of symbols. I guess first...how do I get the values to actually show up in the field they're on so they can use it in their search?

One method would be to create a new table 'Glossary' with 2 text fields:

Symbol

Description

Each record would hold one find symbol and the corresponding description.

Then, build a value list that uses all values from first field Symbol and also displays values from second field Description.

Format each field on your find layout as a drop down menu using this value list.

Now, you just select a field, choose a symbol, and type the search word after it.

-Raz

Thanks for your help :)