October 13, 200619 yr Newbies hello there, just started using fm.. I have to do a database of work contacts and seem to be missing the point slightly... i have one layout which acts as an index with 3 fields and a button assigned to an expand the record. The contacts need to be divided into 7 sections but preferably stored alphabetically in list form, with the buttons colour coded in order to differentiate between the records various records. i have come slightly unstuck because i can only see a way of expanding one database from the index. I tried having seven layouts and seven indexes which mainly just displeases my boss and seems a bit impractical.... hopefully this makes some sense, very much a beginner and would greatly appreciate a bit of input or assistance if anyone has a second. cheers, blc.
October 13, 200619 yr Hi & welcome to the forum. Could you save your file as a clone and attach here to help better clarify what you are trying to accomplish. Filemaker always stores data in the order entered, but can be sorted to give the viewer an alpha ordered list. When you reply to this msg you can attach the file. Thanks Tim
October 16, 200619 yr Author Newbies hello, being a total spanner... if anybody has a chance to look at this i would be most appreciative! best wishes, blc 06-10-07.fp7.zip Edited October 17, 200619 yr by Guest
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