Get back the nice data entry form I created

[mhollis]

I created an entry form for data and my wife (who uses Filemaker Pro) for her work decided she wanted to see a spreadsheet rows and columns display for a while. Now we cannot seem to restore the data entry form I set up that has client information all on one page (there are so many fields, one has to scroll right a lot to enter data and to do searches).

Only way I can get to that is to go into Form View and I'm expected to edit the entry form in that mode, not do data queries or display records. The only way I can display records is either as an address label (which I put together for Avery labels) or as a "spreadsheet."

I hate Microsoft Access and that's what my wife's database in Filemaker Pro looks like! Can you give me a hint on how I might restore the database to the way I set it up initially?

[Lee Smith]

There are three views that you can choose in Browse Mode.

View as a Form

View as a List

View as a Table

It sounds like you are viewing as a Table.

Go to Main Menu >> View >> and select View as a Form.

HTH

Lee

[mr_vodka]

Hi and Welcome to the forums.

What you want is indeed Form View. You can edit or create a new form layout if you dont like the way it looks now. You should be able to do finds in there as long as the fields' behavior are set to be enterable in find mode.

[mhollis]

That did it!

Dang, why didn't I see that? Must be getting old.

I shall do that more often. I shall also start reviewing this forum and looking for tips and techniques. Once I figure some things out, I'll start posting answers.

BTW: All Macintosh computer users are more than welcome to take a spin on the OSX FAQ forum. I've been helping people figure things out on that forum since 2002. It's run by a Brit but it covers most of the English-speaking world.

[Lee Smith]

Hi Mark, I forgot to Welcome you to the Forum, so.... Welcome.

I'm glad I was able to help.

Thank you for the link. If I have a question about the OSX, I now know a good place to post it.

Again, Welcome.

Lee