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The Card window can be manipulated by scripts.

Once a Card window has been opened, the Card window (nor the parent) can be repositioned or resized by the user.

A Card window can overlap the parent window.

For the best unification appearance, that is making the Card window appear it is part of the parent window, it looks best if the parent window is larger than the Card window that will open.

But before you do, consider the following: If you are anything like me, you will want to add the FileMaker 16 Card Window to all of your solutions. Things to Consider with FileMaker 16 Card Window In the following example, the sizes for the Card display will use the defaults which are based on the layout’s sizes…Ĭard displays enlarged photo gallery. In the case of a list view where the body part is relatively short, the window would only show one record and be short - not ideal for a picker. The default position is based on the center of the parent window. The default size of the FileMaker 16 Card Window is based on the layout’s window content. List View Pickers When using a list view layout, you will most likely want to specify the size (especially the height) of your new window. Why? You could do this to create picker lists for such things as picking: contacts for invoices, contacts for email messages, parts for orders, etc.

One of the exciting uses you will find with the FileMaker 16 Card Window is the ability to display data that is unrelated to the data in the layout of the current parent window without making your users leave their current layout. Tip: if you opt to exclude FileMaker Pro’s default Close button, make sure you include a way for the user to close the window by including a custom close button or other scripting method.

When the Card style is selected, you are given the option to include a “Close” button and to “Dim parent window.” All other Window Options are grayed out for the Card window style: users are unable to Resize, Minimize nor Maximize a window when a Card window is displayed. The New Window script step offers the Card style from the drop-down menu. In addition, FileMaker 16 includes a Layout selector within the New Window script step further streamlining the setup process. Improved New Window OptionsįileMaker 16 improved the New Window script step interface by placing the Window Style at the top of the setup screen. Prior versions exposed the Window Style option only after selecting the “Specify Advanced Style”. At the same time, it just might make window management easier.

Using the Card Window Style you will be able to display unrelated record data, related record data, and transform the look of currently viewed records. The FileMaker 16 Card Window is a new user interface tool which will not only make your application look better, it will help you reuse your layouts.