Lag / Pause virtually every click or tab to the next field
FileMaker Pro
14
Yosemite
Lag / Pause virtually happens every click or tab to the next field.
This was not a issue with older version.
After adding or removing data in a field and then tabbing/clicking to the next input is when the lag/pause happens.
However most of the data does go into calculations in other layouts.
The lag is still caused if the field is indexed or not.
No Plugins.
And I have no scripts in this database.
Matthew Ianiro:
Thank you for the additional information.
How many tables are there? Are any tables external?
How many calculations are based on the field in question. If you have text fields that do not reference any Calculation fields, does it work as expected?
What other applications are running on the computer?
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.
11 Internal Tables and 1 Content Management external database/table that I duplicated 6 times
Internal tables
#1 - 842 Fields, 142 records | Somewhere between 80 - 100 are calculations in this one. Most fields do get converted into calculations because their is particular needs of fonts and styles that must export in specific ways.
#2 - 8 Fields, 45 records
#3 - 8 Fields, 84 records
#4 - 5 Fields, 1 record (meant for future use)
#5 - 5 Fields, 0 records (meant for future use)
#6 - 5 Fields, 0 records (meant for future use)
#7 - 5 Fields, 0 records (meant for future use)
#8 - 5 Fields, 0 records (meant for future use)
#9 - 7 Fields, 1 record (meant for future use)
#10 - 2 Fields, 3 records (meant for future use)
#11 - 5 Fields, 6 records (meant for future use)
Problem persist even when all other programs are shut down or fresh restart from comp. Other wise it will be programs like Adobe Photoshop etc.
Matthew Ianiro:
Thank you for the additional information.
Using a similar file (1000 fields, 100 calculation fields 500 records), I cannot replicate the issue. At this point, send in a clone of the file so I can determine why field entry is slow. Check your Inbox at the top of this page for instructions where to send the file.
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.
Matthew Ianiro:
I received your file. Thank you.
I can definitely replicate the issue. I haven't been able to track down the cause, but unsure if it is tab control related or text function (calculation) related. I have sent your file along with my findings to our Development and Testing departments for review. When I receive any feedback, I will let you know.
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.
Hello, checking in on this situation.
I've still to have yet come up with a fix.
Matthew Ianiro:
Neither Testing nor Development has updated the initial report, and for two weeks to pass without an update is unusual. Therefore, I've contacted the Testing manager for an update.
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.
Matthew Ianiro:
The tester reported this issue is caused by the TextFont function, and our Development and Testing departments are aware of this issue. Another customer on the FileMaker forum has also encountered this issue:
Lags in Textfont function in Filemaker 14
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.
Thank you TSGal,
I appreciate the follow up.
Unfortunately need to use the specific font I have chosen. Hope a fix pops up soon.
MatthewIaniro:
This issue has been addressed in FileMaker Pro 15.
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.
Matthew Ianiro:
Thank you for your post.
There should not be any "lag/pause" when clicking or tabbing.
Do you have any field script triggers enabled? If so, is there still a lag/pause if the script triggers are disabled?
Do you have any plug-ins installed? If so, have you verified they are all FileMaker Pro 14 compatible?
Any other information you can provide may be helpful in narrowing down possible causes.
TSGal
FileMaker, Inc.