Problems creating tabs (displaying "stacked")

[wdedalus]

When I try to create a tab using Filemaker Pro 8.0v2 on my Mac (OS version 10.4.11), it displays correctly in "edit" mode. But when I enter data-entry mode, FM "sees through" the tab - and displays all fields (from all the tabs) stacked on top of one another. Clicking the other tabs, I see the same thing - all fields stacked. Worth noting: one of the tabs contains a large table.

The *first* time I created the tabs, I dragged all the fields into the proper place and went into data-entry mode. It worked properly. I then went back into edit mode and moved the tab window slightly, changed the color of the two tabs to make the display more aesthetic. *Then* it stopped working - and no matter what I do, won't display properly (all fields across tabs are stacked).

After hours of trying to re-create the tabular box and varying little things (not changing color, etc), I never got it to work again. I called my colleague, who I share the database with online, and asked her to try to set it up - thinking it was a problem with my local version of FM. She created the tab and it worked! I then changed one of the fields within the tab and it reverted back to the problem display (stacked fields).

She tried re-creating the tab from scratch... Same problem. Thinking that it only takes the first time created on a machine, we got all fields formatted exactly as we want them, and pulled a third colleague in - thinking we could have her create it for the first time and it work, then just drop all the pre-formatted stuff into the new tab. It didn't work.

I'm at wit's end. Any suggestions?

[Raybaudi]

Hi

may be that one or more field are too large...

give a look at http://filemaker.custhelp.com

subject: Layout Objects Appearing on Every Tab

[wdedalus]

Hi

may be that one or more field are too large...

give a look at http://filemaker.custhelp.com

subject: Layout Objects Appearing on Every Tab

Had a look at that link, but that's not it. All fields are well within the borders of the tab box.

[mr_vodka]

Why dont you post a copy of your file so that we can try to reproduce it.

[Raybaudi]

All fields are well within the borders of the tab box.

What about free upgrade to 8.0v3 ?

[wdedalus]

What about free upgrade to 8.0v3 ?

Not sure how to go about doing that. It appears FM is up-to-date on my machine...

[wdedalus]

Why dont you post a copy of your file so that we can try to reproduce it.

my ceo wouldn't be comfortable with that ;)

[bcooney]

Let's try with this demo copy.

TabTest.zip

[Raybaudi]

It appears FM is up-to-date on my machine...

8.0v3 is newer than 8.0v2.

http://fmdl.filemaker.com/UPDT/fm/8/MacOSX/3/fm_8v3_osx_updater.dmg

[wdedalus]

8.0v3 is newer than 8.0v2.

http://fmdl.filemaker.com/UPDT/fm/8/MacOSX/3/fm_8v3_osx_updater.dmg

I installed 8.0v3 and the problem persists. Any other ideas?

[bcooney]

Did you download the demo I posted? If that has a problem, then we can rule out the overlap of a field.

What version of FM added the tab panel, anyway?

[wdedalus]

Let's try with this demo copy.

I downloaded the demo copy and duplicated the tab box (with tabs "one," "two," etc.), then dragged field 1 into tab1, field2 into tab2. Then went back into data-entry mode to test...

My tabs worked perfectly - just as they should.

What does that tell me, though? Why is the file I'm working with acting wonky?

[bcooney]

Well, it does confirm that you have the correct FM version (not two copies of FM and you think you've launch FM8, but launched FM7).

So, we're left with an overlap--has to be. When you say that one of the tabs has a "table" do you mean a portal? Really, something must be overlapping. Are there any grouped fields? Could a group include an object that is outside the tab panel and you don't realize it?

[wdedalus]

When you say that one of the tabs has a "table" do you mean a portal? Really, something must be overlapping. Are there any grouped fields? Could a group include an object that is outside the tab panel and you don't realize it?

Yes, a portal - to another table. No grouped fields that I know of (is there some way of telling?).

Download 3 screenshots of what I'm seeing here:

http://download.yousendit.com/4F4C00581CE79018

Worth noting, as far as the "grouped" thing goes... All fields on the "personal" tab are brand new; I just added them to the (old/existing) database last week - so I'm *certain* they're not grouped. When I put *just* those fields into a tab and go into edit mode, they still appear on *both* tabs when in data-entry mode.

?

[bcooney]

How come the fields on Events tab are sent to the back? They should be entirely within the boundaries of the first portal row, in the very front.

I can't tell from the screenshots, but this tab panel is in the body part, correct?

Edited May 15, 2008 by Guest

[David Jondreau]

I can't tell from the screenshots, but this tab panel is in the body part, correct?

Having the panel on the header and body would cause this behavior. I think the tab panel is just a pixel or two too close to the header. Headers aren't really necessary for data entry layouts. Either get rid of the head altogether or arrow the panel down a pixel or two.

[wdedalus]

THAT DID IT!!! Such a simple thing - moving the ******* window downward 2 pixels...

You guys rock! A dose of good karma to you!