How to save layout changes automatically?

[JariV]

Hi,

I have a file that is behaving strangely. When changing the view between Form and List modes, either manually or through a script, the program always asks "Do you wish to save this change with layout?"

Under Preferences/Layout: "Save changes automatically (do not ask)" is checked.

This happens only when the file is opened from server, when opened locally there is no question.

Any ideas how to correct this?

Jari V.

[Reed]

That is the expected behavior. The preference does not affect the view, it affects whether record changes will be automatically committed.

Usually, you would set up layouts that were dedicated list, form, or table view and disable other options to avoid confusion for users.

Also, if users don't have privileges to modify layouts, then they won't be prompted to save changes with the layout.

[Ender]

That is the expected behavior. The preference does not affect the view, it affects whether record changes will be automatically committed.

You must be thinking of the Layout Setup's 'Save record changes automatically' option, which is a layout preference for how to commit the record changes made on that layout. The 'Save layout changes automatically' preference affects layout changes throughout the application. But it's true that it doesn't affect the Form/List/Table warning. I suspect that that warning shows on hosted files since it could affect the Form/List/Table state of that layout for other users, so it gives you a chance to confirm it (a good thing, in my view).

[JariV]

Thanks a lot for the info, it was very useful.

If this is a designed feature, the obvious way to overcome this would then be to have separate layouts for form and list views instead of switching one view's mode between them...my brain was so occupied with solving that "misbehaviour" that I just couldn't see the obvious...

Thanks again,

Jari V