Tab Folder Layout

[mikhail vimov]

I would like to know about a layout I saw on FileMakerPro database. This person has the multiples databases. There is not a switchboard to connect them. Instead there is tabs at the bottom of the screen like tab manila folders. If I press on the tab it takes me to the different database.

Is this difficult to do? I have not seen ways to do this in my database. Perhaps my version is too old? (I have the 4,1).

Thank you for anyone who can respond.

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Mikhail Petrovich Vimov

[birdman]

Mikhail,

What you are referring to is not very difficult and is not specific to version 5. It is done through a combination of standard layouts, buttons and scripts.

As you described it, each file must have the same layout/look. Under each tab is a button that triggers a script which, among other things, takes you to the new file.

There are examples of this technique available on the Internet, check out http://www.databasepros.com and the resources offered there.

Cheers.

[ZuperZZ]

Visit this site, there is a good explanation of how to implement "Tabs".

http://www.afilemakeraffliction.com/list/technique/afa1119.html

I also have a little Demo File (27k)but I can

[mikhail vimov]

Thank you very much. I have gone to the sites. It is very clear explanation. I think I can do this.

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Mikhail Petrovich Vimov