How to Create a Menu?

[Darlan.HiMac]

Hii, my name is Darlan.

I'm a very new filemaker pro developer. I want develop a system for a business of my family, but i don't know how to start...

I like to know how to do a menu in header for every layout, without use command c and command v

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Sample.

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| Menu |

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| Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button5 |

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| Layout |

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But i don't know how to do this generic menu and do the buttons chance the layout.

If you have a video tutorial or a guide to create a system with filemaker, please send me a PM.

(sorry for my horrible english)

[David-66]

I too am new to FileMaker was looking to do the same thing, but after many Google searches I have found that the only way is to copy and paste or, create the layout with the menu buttons you wish to use, then to create a new layout, duplicate the main layout and make your changes.

If there is a better way, I would like to hear it as well.

Dave

[Lee Smith]

I would recommend you look at the tutorials that came with your FileMaker Application. We have a Resource Topic that our members have reviewed and given their recommendations on.

You might find thise sites useful

http://www.databasepros.com/resources.html

http://www.nightwing.com.au/FileMaker/demos.html

http://www.filemakermagazine.com/

http://www.briandunning.com/filemaker-custom-functions/recentlist.php

http://seedcode.com/

There are others, but these should keep you busy.

Lee

[mfl]

Hello,

I've been on FM since Aug.

This thread has peaked my interest.

I got to think back to web dev where one can create a webpage with a menu using SSI (server side includes) allowing one to have the same menu across multiple pages and only need to make changes to the menu once.

Is it possible to say create in FM 3 layouts

Header layout

Body layout

Footer layout

and be able to have all 3 active and available at the same time or would one layout overlay the other etc..

Just a thought

Michael

[mfl]

Darlan,

I've been able to find some other training resources.

You can view a selection of videos online but it is only a fraction of the DVD they offer for sale.

The sites are

http://www.vtccanada.com/can/titles/filemaker-pro-10-beginner.html

http://www.vtccanada.com/can/titles/filemaker-pro-10-intermediate.html

http://www.vtccanada.com/can/titles/filemaker-pro-10-advanced.html

There are also these links which are probably U.S. based...

http://www.vtc.com/products/FileMaker-Pro-10-Beginner-Tutorials.htm#

http://www.vtc.com/products/FileMaker-Pro-10-Intermediate-Tutorials.htm#

http://www.vtc.com/products/FileMaker-Pro-10-Advanced-Tutorials.htm#