Layout And Mode Looks Different Than Browse Mode

[etsmarines]

I create a layout and while in layout it all looks fine. But when I go into browse mode some of the items shift and some shapes get wider. I am using FMPRO 9. Someone told me about an inspector button under the layout bar but i cannot find that anywhere. Also does anyone know how to upgrade filemaker 9? It always tells me there is a neewer version of 9 but when i go to upgrade it it just takes me to the FM website and offers me FM 11 to buy.

Thanks!

Erik

[Lee Smith]

I create a layout and while in layout it all looks fine. But when I go into browse mode some of the items shift and some shapes get wider. I am using FMPRO 9. Someone told me about an inspector button under the layout bar but i cannot find that anywhere. Also does anyone know how to upgrade filemaker 9? It always tells me there is a neewer version of 9 but when i go to upgrade it it just takes me to the FM website and offers me FM 11 to buy.

Thanks!

Erik

This sounds like a font problem? what platform are you using?

The "Inspector" a tool that was introduced in FileMaker Pro 11.

FileMaker always trys to intice you to upgrade to a new versions, so they hide the old update page. To update your version of FileMaker, go to this link

http://www.filemaker.com/support/downloads/downloads_prev_versions.html

HTH

Lee

[etsmarines]

Im using windows xp

Filemaker Pro 9 version 3 now thanks to you!

So you think this is a font issue?

Thanks

Erik

[Lee Smith]

Im using windows xp

Filemaker Pro 9 version 3 now thanks to you!

So you think this is a font issue?

Thanks

Erik

You have the latest version now, so are you still seeing this difference. On the Macintosh, the first thing I would check is the Installed Fonts.

Maybe you can capture a screen shot of each, or attached a copy of the file. A clone with not records will preserve any confidential data.

HTH

Lee

[Lee Smith]

You have the latest version now, so are you still seeing this difference. On the Macintosh, the first thing I would check is the Installed Fonts.

Maybe you can capture a screen shot of each, or attached a copy of the file. A clone with not records will preserve any confidential data.

HTH

Lee

I forgot to mention that when you create a new layout, FileMaker uses the Font that has been set to default. This means that when you change the Font on your current layout, it doesn't carry over to the new layout unless you have reselected the new font as the default.

HTH

Lee

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when I go into browse mode some of the items shift and some shapes get wider.

My guess:

http://www.filemaker.com/11help/html/edit_layout.10.9.html#1027936