# \#layout-design **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/layout-design/114.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [Displaying Multiple Tables Info on a single layout or Portals](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/displaying-multiple-tables-info-on-a-single-layout-or-portals/5407)
**Author:** [@BohannanRob](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/BohannanRob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/displaying-multiple-tables-info-on-a-single-layout-or-portals/5407 "2026-05-03T03:44:38Z")
I am designing an application to track government programs. As a Property Analyst, my job is to manage the Disposition process of government property. There are many steps that take place from creating a "Case", submitt… --- ## [\[Open Source\] A Native Rich Text Editor for WebDirect (Vector Printing & Searchable)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/open-source-a-native-rich-text-editor-for-webdirect-vector-printing-searchable/5212)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/open-source-a-native-rich-text-editor-for-webdirect-vector-printing-searchable/5212 "2026-01-25T19:29:59Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a resource we developed to help with a common WebDirect requirement: Rich Text Editing that actually prints correctly. This project solves two distinct problems that usually block this wo… --- ## [Sorting Style Menus](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sorting-style-menus/5018)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sorting-style-menus/5018 "2025-09-03T12:43:29Z")
Which menu variation do you prefer? With MBS FileMaker Plugin 15.4 we have a feature to sort the menu for the part styles in addition to the menus for object styles. This helps people to find the style in the list by… --- ## [Tips for App Design from Apple](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tips-for-app-design-from-apple/4899)
**Author:** [@kevdez](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/kevdez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tips-for-app-design-from-apple/4899 "2025-06-17T10:07:41Z")
Hello all, Apple WWDC 25 is going on and a ton of videos have been posted. I found one interesting for App Design tips for FM devs ( Even though the video is for apple iOS apps). Good tips, if you want to check it out … --- ## [How to change popup button style, depending on container values?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-change-popup-button-style-depending-on-container-values/4691)
**Author:** [@jprinter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/jprinter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-change-popup-button-style-depending-on-container-values/4691 "2025-03-07T16:54:06Z")
I've just inserted popover buttons into my Contact Management file, and have a set of checkboxes inside the popup panel. Is there a way to create a visual effect with the popup button if any of the checkboxes inside the… --- ## [WOI\_MVL\_DYN add-on now with parent / child functionality](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/woi-mvl-dyn-add-on-now-with-parent-child-functionality/4413)
**Author:** [@wowomac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/wowomac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/woi-mvl-dyn-add-on-now-with-parent-child-functionality/4413 "2024-10-27T09:02:41Z")
Dear colleagues 2 interesting extensions come with this update: a general filter. This filter value is specified in the parameters and creates, for example, a selection of all data records with the ‘active’ indicator… --- ## [WOI-MVL-DYN - a dynyamic value list with search and scroll function as add-on](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/woi-mvl-dyn-a-dynyamic-value-list-with-search-and-scroll-function-as-add-on/4344)
**Author:** [@wowomac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/wowomac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/woi-mvl-dyn-a-dynyamic-value-list-with-search-and-scroll-function-as-add-on/4344 "2024-10-06T09:43:51Z")
Hi dear collegues, here I want to present a add-on solution for a magic value list: WOI-MVL-DYN is a parameterisable, context-independent MVL with extended display options as add-on. Value lists are an important tool … --- ## [Define a hotkey to copy field name for layout objects in FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/define-a-hotkey-to-copy-field-name-for-layout-objects-in-filemaker/4460)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/define-a-hotkey-to-copy-field-name-for-layout-objects-in-filemaker/4460 "2024-11-11T09:41:15Z")
Let's help a few FileMaker developers using FileMaker a lot to edit layouts. Sometimes you may want to get the field name for a layout object. Whether you like to paste it to ChatGPT to use the names or you just need to … --- ## [Preview layout/mode](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/preview-layout-mode/4064)
**Author:** [@Drew](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Drew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/preview-layout-mode/4064 "2024-04-01T23:20:38Z")
I am trying to create a preview layout for a PO. "I have selected autosize enclosed part" option. I want the border lines to go all the way through, how can I achieve this? --- ## [Reusable Layout Menu?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reusable-layout-menu/4209)
**Author:** [@trevcis](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/trevcis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reusable-layout-menu/4209 "2024-07-31T03:27:25Z")
I always seems to spend time making a nice button menu and using it on all my layouts by copy/pasting it after building it ... but it's absolutely terrible maintenance when you start adding/removing menu items. Does any… --- ## [Layout with tiles](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-with-tiles/4182)
**Author:** [@Sluijer](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Sluijer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-with-tiles/4182 "2024-07-21T22:25:49Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum and not yet completely familiar with Filemaker, perhaps the question I am asking here has been addressed before. Being a vinyl enthusiast, I have created a database of my music collection. … --- ## [Frustrating scroll bar inconsistency in top navigation part in layouts with list view](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/frustrating-scroll-bar-inconsistency-in-top-navigation-part-in-layouts-with-list-view/4177)
**Author:** [@Dutchman](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/frustrating-scroll-bar-inconsistency-in-top-navigation-part-in-layouts-with-list-view/4177 "2024-07-21T15:17:07Z")
Hello fellow FIleMakers! For the last several days I have been trying to figure out why scroll bars only sometimes extend through the top navigation part while in LIST view. This seems to be specific to Macs. The im… --- ## [Free. PNG images in Black and White](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/free-png-images-in-black-and-white/3459)
**Author:** [@tgbolwerk](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/tgbolwerk)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/free-png-images-in-black-and-white/3459 "2024-01-15T14:06:38Z")
Does anyone know where I can get png icons to use in navigations? I have attached a screenshot of one where when the selection is in focus it is a white icon and when not in focus it is a black icon. Thanks! Tim B. … --- ## [Pop-Over with Layout Calculation FM20.3](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/pop-over-with-layout-calculation-fm20-3/3888)
**Author:** [@barefoot](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/barefoot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/pop-over-with-layout-calculation-fm20-3/3888 "2024-01-06T18:57:33Z")
Hello again, I am trying to make a pop-over content scrollable if that is possible. The content displayed in the popover is just a layout calculation and it is running out of real estate. I guess a field is required. --- ## [How to change the color of a checkmark in a checkbox?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-change-the-color-of-a-checkmark-in-a-checkbox/3855)
**Author:** [@OliverBarrett](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/OliverBarrett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-change-the-color-of-a-checkmark-in-a-checkbox/3855 "2023-12-22T22:09:19Z")
Super simple question I'm sure. How exactly do you change the color of the checkmark in a checkbox? Thanks --- ## [Repeating Fields, are there still practical uses](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/repeating-fields-are-there-still-practical-uses/3850)
**Author:** [@TKnTexas](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/TKnTexas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/repeating-fields-are-there-still-practical-uses/3850 "2023-12-18T19:41:26Z")
I am 'playing' with FileMaker (18/19). This is to see what I know, or don't. I am creating a basic accounting solution. I have already created a theme for it. I have created the tables for general ledger, payables an… --- ## [Using a Cartesian relation results in an unexpected issue](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/using-a-cartesian-relation-results-in-an-unexpected-issue/3458)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/using-a-cartesian-relation-results-in-an-unexpected-issue/3458 "2023-10-16T23:08:33Z")
Hi, the question is not clear, I know, but I couldn't come with something better. The situation started with another question, see: Error 407 I can't explain - Questions - the.fmsoup.org - Independent FileMaker Forum.… --- ## [Design Challenge: Graphic Objects](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/design-challenge-graphic-objects/3609)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 6:20am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/design-challenge-graphic-objects/3609 "2023-06-28T06:20:45Z")
Two Circles made using the Oval object Challenge: Recreate this image using two circles that are the same size --- ## [The incredibely growing layout body](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/the-incredibely-growing-layout-body/3436)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/the-incredibely-growing-layout-body/3436 "2023-03-09T04:18:19Z")
Hello all, I have an issue where the body of a layout grows dow when in Browse mode. This is the layout in Layout mode: As can be seen the left Button bar bottom is located at the bottom of the body, and the footer… --- ## [What is the status bar pie chart called now?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/what-is-the-status-bar-pie-chart-called-now/3232)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/what-is-the-status-bar-pie-chart-called-now/3232 "2022-12-02T18:15:03Z")
There are times after 35-years of using FileMaker I find myself stumped over the simplest of things. I’m writing some procedures and want to refer to what we used to call the Status Area (now Bar) Pie Chart in relation t… --- ## [Portal Filter Another Portal?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/portal-filter-another-portal/3114)
**Author:** [@ClarisUSER](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/ClarisUSER)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/portal-filter-another-portal/3114 "2022-09-27T00:50:11Z")
I want a portal that shows all the contacts. If you click a contact I want to see a portal of all their invoices. How Can i Do this? Would the relationship be Contact ID to CONTACT ID Foreign key? --- ## [New Layout - Placing ALL DB fields and Label in a bulk move](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-layout-placing-all-db-fields-and-label-in-a-bulk-move/3078)
**Author:** [@Ron9er](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Ron9er)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-layout-placing-all-db-fields-and-label-in-a-bulk-move/3078 "2022-09-09T03:35:02Z")
In FM Pro 12 previously moved entire DB Field listing from 'Specify Field' window onto blank Layout. Result was listing of Field Label Name with adjacent values of a given record. Unable to do this in FM Pro 18 or 19. '… --- ## [Preventing Scrollbars on Popovers](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/preventing-scrollbars-on-popovers/2971)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/preventing-scrollbars-on-popovers/2971 "2022-07-02T21:21:42Z")
I want to prevent the display of scrollbars on my popovers. I especially want to prevent the momentary flash of scrollbars that occurs when objects are so close to the edge of the popover that FileMaker thinks scrollbars… --- ## [Implementing drag-n-drop between two different portals](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/implementing-drag-n-drop-between-two-different-portals/2854)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/implementing-drag-n-drop-between-two-different-portals/2854 "2022-04-20T23:27:15Z")
I want to provide a simple way for users to link two different sets of data. I have two portals on a layout, displaying the two lists. I want the user to be able to pick-up an icon from one portal and drop it into a con… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] A Clever CSS Chat Display](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-a-clever-css-chat-display/2817)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-a-clever-css-chat-display/2817 "2022-03-21T19:23:59Z")
Hi all, I have just posted a new article at FileMaker Weetbicks entitled "A Clever CSS Chat Display". I hope you like it. In this article I present a very easy to implement CSS-based chat 0 which is perfect for impleme… --- ## [User Profiles](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/user-profiles/2812)
**Author:** [@DrewFM](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/DrewFM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/user-profiles/2812 "2022-03-14T20:36:31Z")
I am creating a solution where I want users to be able to sign up & sign in using profiles. USERNAME/PASSWORD. I created a USER table with a SYSTEM. The SYSTEM fields are global ...My script check to see if system matc… --- ## [\[FileMaker Weetbicks\] Best of 2021](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-best-of-2021/2581)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-best-of-2021/2581 "2021-11-17T21:20:43Z")
Hi all, 2021 is nearly over and so I thought I would take look back and share some of my favourite techniques and code bits I wrote in 2021. I've picked my favourite 5, starting with Multi-Row Portal Selection. This tec… --- ## [Best way to create a persistent navigation across layouts](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/best-way-to-create-a-persistent-navigation-across-layouts/1304)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/best-way-to-create-a-persistent-navigation-across-layouts/1304 "2021-11-17T13:13:46Z")
I have a solution with about 15 different layouts. I have staff info, student info, course info, etc, and I'd like them all to have EXACTLY the same heading, and I periodically change that heading. The heading includes a… --- ## [Layout Context](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-context/2445)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-context/2445 "2021-08-31T20:04:49Z")
Given a standard customer-invoice-line\_item schema, anchor buoy, and three TOGs, which TO would you use to create a layout and portal to view line items associated with a specific customer? --- ## [Layout Weirdness](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-weirdness/2427)
**Author:** [@JimmyCox](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JimmyCox)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-weirdness/2427 "2021-08-24T22:59:13Z")
Took on a client recently who have a big multi database solution built by someone else, and just came across something really weird with their file. A user said that they wanted a window to be larger as some stuff was c… [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/layout-design/114.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=layout-design)