Script to activate dropdown list
Hello, I am wondering if there is a script step or or other mechanism which would cause the automatic activation of a drop-down list, or a pop-up menu, as if I had clicked on it.
View ArticleValue Lists and the Actual Data Stored be different values?
FM stores value list options as they are whole. A web form supports showing the label and storing an associated value. Can the same behavior be easily duplicated in FM? This is in cases where you're...
View ArticleDrop Down Lists disappear
Hi, I've been having this issue for a ling time and thought that maybe today is the day to troubleshoot it and fix it!. I love drop downs for filling out forms. But a while back my drops disappear...
View ArticleRadio buttons in portal - only allow one selection
Evening all I am creating a multiple choice test solution with three possible answers. I have an "Answers" table joined to my "Question" table via a QuestionID field. The answer selection to each...
View ArticleScripts, Value List items and Set Field?
How do I set a field with a value list item from a script, from a set of tick box values? .. or remove a value list item, but leave whatever else is there alone? Looks like GetValue with the name of...
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Value List Based on Field Content Calculation?
I'm trying to make a value based on the content of JSON_cListKeys in this specific record only: The fields involved: I get the "This Value List Won't Work... based on a calculation" message. So I...
View ArticleMulti value drop down list
Gents, would you please inspect the attached file. The conditional value list I made is not working properly on layout - Prices. I'd appreciate if somebody can point me to some resource to help me...
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Value List Items and Displaying them in a Different Format?
This is a two part question: A Checkbox Field is the selected options from a Value List separated by a return (¶) So if I have a Value List where the options are Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta ... and...
View ArticleCreating a value list from two fields in the same table
I want to do something seemingly straightforward, but it seems very hard to accomplish. I have two global text fields that a user sets in a table TGlobal. At some point, I want the user to choose...
View Article‘’Subselection’’ in value list
Hi everyone, My title may be a bit obscure, so I’ll explain. I am using FM 16. I have records that hold the results of ancestry research. Each record has one main person and several other persons. So...
View ArticleHow to store fixed information
I have some data I need to store that closely resembles preferences. It's not going to change often and I'll want to refer to those values when calculating things in other tables. Like a tax rate...
View ArticleDwindling Value List
I have a 'Jobs To Do' file. In it I create a job and assign it to people who are listed in a portal. I have a dwindling VL on the portal which ensures the same person cannot be assigned to the same...
View ArticleShould be Simple List
I've been using FileMaker for many, many years... dabbled enough in building solutions to be dangerous. Over the years I often come across a problem that has no solution, but a notorious work-around....
View ArticleValue list with fixed/variable value combination
Hi, I'm creating a dropdownlist where the user can choose between different units. The user should be able to choose between the general unit being "PCS" or the sub-unit (could be gr, kg, boxes...
View ArticleJust can't figure out how to filter this value list
Howdy, all: Well, I've spent the last twelve hours beating myself up trying to get the attached to do what I want it to do, but couldn't; I did manage to utter a unique, fantastical, banquet of curses...
View ArticleValue list based on calculation that contains related data
I have been searchind here for an answer, but probably don't know what to search for. And/or I am missing a simple solution. Three tables: Customers Sites Tickets Each customer may have one or more...
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Creating a summarized report/list by individual values in a checkbox value list
*sigh* It's a good thing I'm paid by the hour. After Comment's outstanding help with setting up a value list for grade levels, I've run into a snag: how to create a summarized list by individual grade...
View ArticlePop up Value list needs to show in concatenated field
The table, "Address" has a field "Location". The Location field is formatted as a popup menu using a value list "Locations_VL" "Checked with "Override data formatting with value list" The value list...
View ArticleRelationships with Value Lists
This question may be more of an incorrect relationship setup than a value list, so I am hoping to get help with either/and. The tables in question are Budgets - which have a unique name and number;...
View ArticleValue List & text version of VL
field = "Music Format" Value List (checkbox) Album Cassette CD EP Single iMusic Same field done in text format (temp). However, when the checkbox VL is empty, content still exists in text field...
View ArticleFind in a value list
Perhaps I'm having a brain fart, but I'm stumped... I want to isolate "n" number of characters at the beginning of each line in a value list field and put the extracted values into another list field...
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Conditional List
Hello! I'm creating a new database and I'm having problems with a conditional list. The table has 3 fields (Code, Prefix, Locality), and when we enter a number in the code field, it automatically...
View ArticleCheckbox
Good day gurus, I have a true \ False value list, where i require the user to select only one option, but an option is required. I currently set it up as follow and it works. Auto-enter->GetValue(...
View Articlevalue list from multiple tables
Hi all I'm exploring the option of adding this feature if it's feasible or if another solution is warranted. Currently I'm working on a property management database to manage rental properties I have....
View ArticleValue List with second field matches wrong record if there is a number in the...
I have a "Client" table with a standard serial number primary key, and a text field that contains the client name. I have a value list that has the primary key as the first value, client name as the...
View ArticleCreate value list from single global field with multiple values
I'm wanting to create a value list that offers years in the range 5 years prior through to 5 years after the current year, self updating from year to year via calculation. I have found the range I...
View ArticleCreating or deleting records in related table by checkboxes
I'm not even sure if I'm going about this the best way or not - hence my coming here to get a sanity check and suggestions. I have the following tables: t_Events t_BookedItems and t_Items The t_Events...
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Value list based on calculated field not working
Hi - I am trying to setup a valure. It seems pretty simple, but having trouble making it work. I am trying to base the value list items on the values in a field in a related table. The related table...
View ArticleNewbie .. filter value list
Hello Loving FM, but very limited skills. I want my drop down value list just to show my OPEN orders. I've created value list, and can see all orders. I have a field in the Orders file with OPEN /...
View ArticleConditional Value List Issue / Questions - Not sure if I have built them...
Hi all, I have a two conditional value list issues / questions that I am hoping to get some assistance with. The two issues are: A Conditional Value List when CREATING records (BROWSE mode). See...
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Dwindling Value List: Is there a way to change messsage when all values have...
Hi all, I have created a "Dwindling Value List" that appears to be working. However, after I have "assigned" all of the available values from the "dwindling list" as I build out records, I am...
View ArticleDwindling Value List: "Almost Working" and in need of troubleshooting.
Hi all, I have given this the old "college-try" and worked until I have exhausted all variations to get it to work. I would not post this here unless I exhausted my search for a solution. I have...
View ArticleCapture radio button selection as input for Find
I have a button for a script that takes the user to a layout (for use on iOS or macOS) that presents a value list as 100 radio buttons in a second layout. I want the numerical value of the radio...
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Display Second Field's Values in Related Value List
I couldn't find the answer here, but I'm sure it's been answered before so I apologize for my lack of search operator coding skills. (I looked at the FileMaker online help web page but it didn't offer...
View ArticleWeird behavior with Checkbox Set using Value Lists from Second field
Hi, There is a weird behavior occuring with a couple Checkbox Sets (not all of the sets present in the layout): 1. When the user selects Checkbox #5, the selected value is correct but the visual...
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