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Layout issue - fields not visible.

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Working on a file originally created by someone else, I have a couple of annoyances (FMPA15, Win 10):

1. In Browse mode (table view), there are many fields shown which are not visible in Layout mode, meaning that I can't delete them from the layout. Any idea how to make them show up in Layout mode?

2. When adding a new field to a layout, it's non-enterable in Browse mode, by default. It can be changed, but I don't know where to change the default behaviour.

Any help with these niggles much appreciated.

Dave.

philmodjunk May 18, 2017 8:21 AM

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In table view, you can add fields not shown on the layout when in layout mode to the view by clicking the "modify" button in the tool bar. You can use the same button to remove them.

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mikebeargie

May 18, 2017 7:24 AM

Make sure the layout is extended down so anything that is in the cutoff zone under the bottom stop shows back up again. Then ctrl+A to select everything on the layout.

FMPerception makes short work of this stuff by allowing you to find the coordinates of all objects on a layout so you can roughly figure out where they are to remove.

#2 is new to me, not sure there would be a place to set the default, but I would assume it's in the same place as "add new fields to layout" if it exists. Perhaps it is using some sort of recall default action? (EG how global contents filled in before hosting are remembered when hosting, and dialog dimensions are remembered until changed.)

In the FMPA16 object tree, you can pick individual items directly, awesome feature if you can get a copy to use here.

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philmodjunk May 18, 2017 8:21 AM

In table view, you can add fields not shown on the layout when in layout mode to the view by clicking the "modify" button in the tool bar. You can use the same button to remove them.

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philmodjunk May 18, 2017 8:23 AM

You might be able to change default behavior for new fields by:

Entering layout mode

Make sure that no object is selected on the layout.

Go to the Inspector and select the "browse mode" check box

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davehob @ mikebeargie on May 18, 2017 9:26 AM

Mike - the fields definitely weren't 'there' - but see Phil's reply below.

Thanks for taking time to reply.

Dave.

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davehob @ philmodjunk on May 18, 2017 9:27 AM

Thanks Phil, I didn't know that. It seems a little odd if this is the only way to delete fields that have been added in that way, but I'm wise to it now.

Dave.

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davehob @ philmodjunk on May 18, 2017 9:28 AM

Indeed you can - thanks again!

Dave.

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mikebeargie May 18, 2017 7:24 AM
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Make sure the layout is extended down so anything that is in the cutoff zone under the bottom stop shows back up again. Then ctrl+A to select everything on the layout.

FMPerception makes short work of this stuff by allowing you to find the coordinates of all objects on a layout so you can roughly figure out where they are to remove.

#2 is new to me, not sure there would be a place to set the default, but I would assume it's in the same place as "add new fields to layout" if it exists. Perhaps it is using some sort of recall default action? (EG how global contents filled in before hosting are remembered when hosting, and dialog dimensions are remembered until changed.)

In the FMPA16 object tree, you can pick individual items directly, awesome feature if you can get a copy to use here.
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philmodjunk May 18, 2017 8:21 AM
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In table view, you can add fields not shown on the layout when in layout mode to the view by clicking the "modify" button in the tool bar. You can use the same button to remove them.
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philmodjunk May 18, 2017 8:23 AM
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You might be able to change default behavior for new fields by:

Entering layout mode
Make sure that no object is selected on the layout.
Go to the Inspector and select the "browse mode" check box
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davehob @ mikebeargie on May 18, 2017 9:26 AM
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Mike - the fields definitely weren't 'there' - but see Phil's reply below.

Thanks for taking time to reply.

Dave.
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davehob @ philmodjunk on May 18, 2017 9:27 AM
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Thanks Phil, I didn't know that. It seems a little odd if this is the only way to delete fields that have been added in that way, but I'm wise to it now.
Dave.
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davehob @ philmodjunk on May 18, 2017 9:28 AM
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Indeed you can - thanks again!
Dave.
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