# \#layout **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/layout/128.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… --- ## [Locked out of the app](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/locked-out-of-the-app/5131)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/locked-out-of-the-app/5131 "2025-11-22T23:52:53Z")
Hi all, I need to get back to an app running on iPadOS to edit a few things, but I am kind of locked out of the app. Bceause I want to use the entire screen of the iPad, I turn off and lock the menu bat and toolbar. Th… --- ## [What are best practices for very wide layouts](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/what-are-best-practices-for-very-wide-layouts/4207)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/what-are-best-practices-for-very-wide-layouts/4207 "2025-07-15T13:19:01Z")
Often clients come to me with very wide spreadsheets, which I can easily put into FIlemaker in a pretty, and easy to use way... but sometimes they want something that's simply too wide to fit on the screen. What I want … --- ## [I built a simple responsive grid view using only plain FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/i-built-a-simple-responsive-grid-view-using-only-plain-filemaker/4924)
**Author:** [@nils-w](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/nils-w)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/i-built-a-simple-responsive-grid-view-using-only-plain-filemaker/4924 "2025-07-01T14:20:12Z")
Display records in a responsive grid in list view with dynamic column count. Perfect for a photo lightbox or product catalog. The demo is set to display 3 to 6 columns depending on the window width. This technique is usi… --- ## [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 - 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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Layout Editor: how to leave text insert mode](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-editor-how-to-leave-text-insert-mode/3896)
**Author:** [@traut](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/traut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-editor-how-to-leave-text-insert-mode/3896 "2024-01-11T22:16:16Z")
How do I leave the "text insert mode" in the layout editor again? None of the typical escape commands does work. No menu tells me how to leave that mode. No tool palette shows me how to change back to the select tool. … --- ## [How can the layout be updated every 1 minute?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-can-the-layout-be-updated-every-1-minute/3862)
**Author:** [@Saeed](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Saeed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-can-the-layout-be-updated-every-1-minute/3862 "2024-01-08T03:30:31Z")
Hi all, I'm looking for someone to help me with updating the layout every minute. I've created a database that is linked to visits, allowing customers to order hot drinks from an iPad, and the office boy can view this i… --- ## [Add results in program filed](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/add-results-in-program-filed/3747)
**Author:** [@Mbk28](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Mbk28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/add-results-in-program-filed/3747 "2023-10-25T15:37:55Z")
Hello, I'm contacting you because I'm stuck. I can't get the list of results in the program table on the completeUS rubric, as I was able to do on the athlete table in listing. I tried with a list field, adding the fie… --- ## [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.… --- ## [Tiny Layout Objects](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tiny-layout-objects/3087)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 12:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tiny-layout-objects/3087 "2022-09-13T12:06:15Z")
I’m using Base Elements to identify errors in my file (which I did not create). Several layouts contain vey small text fields (1 x 1) that are broken links. They’re usually in the top left of the layout but some are rand… --- ## [Broken References](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/broken-references/3010)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/broken-references/3010 "2022-07-25T12:22:55Z")
I have a layout that contains references to deleted fields. The “broken” fields are not on the layout (or off to the side). However, I can see them in table view. When in table view, I can deselect them and remove them f… --- ## [Find Text in Layout](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/find-text-in-layout/2982)
**Author:** [@calculu](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/calculu)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/find-text-in-layout/2982 "2022-07-13T02:25:57Z")
Is there a Tool, Plug-In etc. that allows the User to Search for a String of Text inside the Layout, when in Layout Mode? --- ## [Local variables defined in layout objects live long and travel widely](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/local-variables-defined-in-layout-objects-live-long-and-travel-widely/2870)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/local-variables-defined-in-layout-objects-live-long-and-travel-widely/2870 "2022-05-15T00:36:20Z")
The FileMaker documentation says: When you define a variable, you can specify its scope by adding a prefix before the variable name. Scope Prefix Example Availability function None variableName Only within the… --- ## [Mass change of field source in layouts](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mass-change-of-field-source-in-layouts/1893)
**Author:** [@cpking](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cpking)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mass-change-of-field-source-in-layouts/1893 "2022-03-08T21:29:12Z")
I have a layout with several fields. I have created a new TO in the graph, and would like to change the table referenced in the field layout to the new TO. Is there a way to do this for multiple/all fields at once? --- ## [Search styles in FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/search-styles-in-filemaker/2789)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 8:22am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/search-styles-in-filemaker/2789 "2022-02-22T08:22:49Z")
Did you know you can search styles list in FileMaker on macOS when MBS FileMaker Plugin is installed? In the layout editor in FileMaker, click on the list of styles to set focus there. Then press command key together … --- ## [Portal Scrolling on parent record change](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/portal-scrolling-on-parent-record-change/2067)
**Author:** [@cpking](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cpking)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/portal-scrolling-on-parent-record-change/2067 "2022-02-05T22:45:08Z")
On my layout I have a portal that sometimes has more records than will conveniently fit on the screen. Each time the parent record is browsed, I'd like the portal to reset and display the first row first. For example, wh… --- ## [Layout Types](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-types/2693)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-types/2693 "2022-02-05T19:41:08Z")
As I update my POS, I’ve been creating four different types of layouts: Interface layouts – for data entry and/or viewing data Utility layouts – for new windows, loops, and other processes Printed layouts – for genera… --- ## [Repeating radio buttons design](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/repeating-radio-buttons-design/2717)
**Author:** [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/repeating-radio-buttons-design/2717 "2022-01-24T13:39:39Z")
I am using FM 7 (sorry its so old) and have a question about radio button design. I seem to have trouble with alignment. I have a radio button field that repeats up to 10. If I enlarge the field (and not the text) and tr… --- ## [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… --- ## [Can't move page breaks (dotted lines) in layout](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/cant-move-page-breaks-dotted-lines-in-layout/2400)
**Author:** [@alynch](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/alynch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/cant-move-page-breaks-dotted-lines-in-layout/2400 "2021-08-13T13:40:42Z")
Hello. I'm an inexperienced user that just uses one database for work. All of the sudden, one of my layouts has these immovable page breaks that show up when I print. I don't know how they got there, or how to move them.… --- ## [Cross-tab portal (I think)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/cross-tab-portal-i-think/2192)
**Author:** [@cpking](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cpking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/cross-tab-portal-i-think/2192 "2021-06-13T21:38:30Z")
I haven't posted since the name changes, so if this is the wrong spot, please let me know. I'm back working on my performance management solution and the Gigs layout. Below is the main Gigs layout, which includes a por… --- ## [Inter-Application-Communication in FM18/19](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/inter-application-communication-in-fm18-19/2157)
**Author:** [@Markus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Markus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/inter-application-communication-in-fm18-19/2157 "2021-05-25T16:38:49Z")
Is anybody running into issues like this? Single-File system and Multi-File systems db-app created under FM16 or earlier, now under FM18 and/or FM19, Mac and Windows db-app was running perfect under earlier versions of… --- ## [Developer interactions while in layout mode](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/developer-interactions-while-in-layout-mode/1751)
**Author:** [@cpking](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cpking)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/developer-interactions-while-in-layout-mode/1751 "2021-02-27T14:12:50Z")
A few things, actually... First and foremost, the notion that a field automatically resized based on its name instead of its content. I can't tell you how much time I spend resizing objects in layout mode. It's horrible … --- ## [FileMaker Needs Fat Bits](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-needs-fat-bits/1623)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-needs-fat-bits/1623 "2021-01-25T16:16:37Z")
Years and years ago, when FileMaker 3.0 was the latest and greatest, I wrote a Gantt Chart function that used calc fields with container results. It's neither necessarily the most elegant nor best approach (I've seen ot… --- ## [Space covered by panel on layout](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/space-covered-by-panel-on-layout/549)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/space-covered-by-panel-on-layout/549 "2019-11-28T21:40:17Z")
One fact about layout design using panel objects I tend to forget over time, just to rediscover it when working on a layout that needs objects placed at the same height as the panel tabs, to their right side. In fact, t…