Timestamp Relationship

[Lee Raney]

Sorry if in wrong forum, but not sure which this would fall into.

I have a "progress bar" with 8 buttons that are clickable to show a completed task in a progression method. My question is I want to create a timestamp field next to the button that when clicked enters the date and time.

I appreciate everyones help for this newbie.

[efen]

Are you FileMaker 8 certified and advanced skill level? And you need to ask this question?

[comment]

Please don't do this.

[normanicus]

Are you FileMaker 8 certified and advanced skill level? And you need to ask this question?

So if Albert Einstein asks a simple question you call him an idiot. Don't be rude.

[bcooney]

Welcome to the Forums, Lee.

I would imagine that each button has a timestamp field associated with it. You can assign a Set Field script step to each button that enters the Get (CurrentHostTimeStamp) into the respective timestamp field. If each button needs to do more than that, a script assigned to each button will be necessary.

I do agree that this question is one you'd expect from a FM novice, and brings your self-ranking into doubt. Many people are confused by this self-ranking. I've seen people who use FM Advanced label their skills as "Advanced."

Perhaps we're underestimating the requirements. Can you post a screen shot of your layout?

[efen]

Yes, welcome to the forums ...

Does the attached answer your question

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Normanicus: My reply was not rude - it simply queried whether someone who shows they have FileMaker certification needs to ask such a question. Inappropriate maybe

progress.zip

[Lee Smith]

Please do not personal attack other members.

There is a conflict between the Profile and

I appreciate everyones help for this newbie.

Lee

[Lee Raney]

LOL wow. Ok didnt know my expierence level was an issue. Let me clear this up for all of you. I am sure im not as smart as any of you. By Newbie I meant to the board. I have done three levels of certification thru Support Group in Boston and San Fran. Sadly they dont go over everything, so there is tons i dont know. I use Filemaker in a very limited window at my workplace.

Im sorry i dont meet anyones expectations, I thought this board was for help from others with more experience. Change my qualification to whatever you feel it needs to be. I am not that into titles, just tried to answer questions to satisfy the sign up process.

Oh and get a life, lol.

[comment]

Did you look at the files posted by efen? It would seem to me they provide an answer to your question - if not, please clarify.

Off topic: your skill level is useful in tailoring the response to your abilities. Adjusting it is in your own interest.

[efen]

Is the attached any nearer what you need?

It is a variation of progress2 file in a post above

progress3.zip

[Lee Raney]

Yes works great, although I have no idea how to utilize it within my own database.

Thanks for answering.

[Lee Raney]

Ok I found a way to make the circle a button that auto enters a timestamp, but now when you click the button it doesnt enter the white circle to show that its complete, any ideas?

Thanks guys.

[efen]

Circle?

It may be easier to understand what you need if you post a stripped down copy of your file.

[Lee Raney]

This is a screen shot - file is too large with 25 layouts, too big to upload.