Check box to add picture

[mlewan]

Hello,

I have a check list in Excel and I want to create it in filemaker 8 adv.

I thinkt the check boxes would be a good choice. Depending on the check box I would like to have more than onle text showing up on the print layout.

Is it possible that a selected check box let a picture appear in the print layout?

Thanks,

mlewan_ca

[MarkWilson]

Welcome to the Forums,

Yes, it is possible to display text or images by selecting a checkbox.

Create a text field, ShowImage_t, formatted with an attached value list as a checkbox.

Create a global field (container), Image_cg, to store the image to be displayed.

Create a calculation (container) field, DisplayImage_cc, to display the image if the value of the checkbox text field is true.

DisplayImage_cc = Case( ShowImage_t = "Yes" ; Image_cg )

To do the same with text, remove the value list formatting from the field and it will show the value selected in the checkbox.

[mlewan]

Mark,

thanks for your fast response!

As you can I'm a very beginner!

I tried your solution and somehow I can get it to work. My guess is that I can not follow your step with my knowledge.

Would it be possible to send me a small file or break down the step a little bit further.

Thanks a lot!

mlewan_ca

[MarkWilson]

Here is a sample.

Checkbox.zip

[mlewan]

Thanks again,

that is exacly what I was looking for!

How do you insert the picture for ShowImage_cc?

mlewan

[MarkWilson]

ShowImage_cc is a calucation field. It can only use the calculated result. To add a different image to the Image_cg field, use the Insert menu items or right click on the field and select the appropriate option.

For more information, review the Help system on field types.