So I am working on a database that has ben around since version 6 and has many layouts with classic theme and embossed buttons.
There isn't the budget to rebuild everything, so I want to make use of button bars but keep the embossed styling. Is it possible to get anything close to embossed with a button bar?
is embossed style retained if you use format painter tool to apply styling to the button bar from an already embossed button object ?
Sadly I can't use this to get embossed button bars only buttons.
I have managed to get close using selective segment borders and 1 pixel offset inner shadow.
Which produces this:
Compared to a button with inherited embossed from Classic theme
If you look carefully the corner of the embossed border is not quite right - but good enough as most users will not notice
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Compared to a button with inherited embossed from Classic theme
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Don't forget that Claris warns against using the Classic theme. The Classic theme is a FMP creature for inherited styles from older versions when Themes did not exist. Using this Theme an app can exhibit strange behaviours as well as corrupt an app.
Search for the button challenges. We had a few. You’ll find example files that include buttons with the classic embossed look.
I can't seem to find the relevant thread, can you provide a more specific link or search criteria. Thanks
Thanks