I have made a simple chat layout for our database and would like it to auto scroll to the bottom of the page when another account on another device makes a new record in that table. I want to sort the records ascending so the newest record is at the bottom, but I can't get filemaker to trigger any events on new record creation from another device. I can see the new record is instantly being refreshed because the scroll bar jumps, but I can't get filemaker to scroll down when that new record is created. Any ideas? 

Take a look at Install OnTimer script step

http://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/2009/05/countdown-indicator-demo

http://www.filemaker.com/help/html/scripts_ref1.36.16.html

Probably best handled with a web viewer. You can use the DATA URL prefix and then use javascript (which runs in the background and does not use FMP engine) to check for updates and some basic html and css styling. It is a bit lengthy to go into detail of how to of this, so I am attaching a file.

Tear it apart and I hope it helps!

Good luck!

chat.zip

Take a look at Install OnTimer script step

http://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/2009/05/countdown-indicator-demo

http://www.filemaker.com/help/html/scripts_ref1.36.16.html

I was aware of this solution, but its a band aid.

 

Probably best handled with a web viewer. You can use the DATA URL prefix and then use javascript (which runs in the background and does not use FMP engine) to check for updates and some basic html and css styling. It is a bit lengthy to go into detail of how to of this, so I am attaching a file.

Tear it apart and I hope it helps!

Good luck!

chat.zip

This was exactly what I was looking for, and more! Thank you so much for the help!!