Copy layout into another database

January 10, 200719 yr

Is it possible to copy a layout from one FM DB to another? I use FM Adv 8.5 on Win XP.

Thanks

January 10, 200719 yr

Hi softpac

just open both files in two windows.

Go to the layout that you want to copy. In layout mode select all (ctrl-A) and copy (crl-c). go to the other window create a new layout and once again in layout mode paste(ctrl-v).

Thats it.

Phil

January 10, 200719 yr

Author

Wow! It didn't even dawn on me to do a copy/paste. I was looking for a fancy, tricky, hi tech way, but the solution was right in front of me. Thanks.

I guess the only thing that this solution does not do, is the name of the layout, and the options (found in layout setup menu).

January 14, 200718 yr

...just an additional tip.

If your layout has any buttons that use the same scripts in both files then import them into the new file first or the buttons will lose their scripts.

This is only for the buttons that use the 'Perform Script' option.

It's a mistake I've made on many occasions! Unfortunatley...