Issue 41
November 8, 1991
16 pages
Feature:
A FileMaker Correspondence File
Handling notes, memos, faxes, letters in one FileMaker file
Calculations allow easy customization
Different layouts for different tasks
Accumulated database of all correspondence
Feature:
Hunting the Elusive Field
Using Security overview to locate occurrence of fields on layouts
Feature:
FileMaker Button Tips and Tricks — Any object a button
Don't overuse Be consistent
Good design
Resolution of button graphics
Help access
Layout switching
Navigation
Main menu layout technique
Non-printing buttons
Dual Find function
Color
Show command
Column headers as Sort buttons
Replicate book icon functions
Invisible buttons
Find-in-range
Quick Tips:
Calculate a ZIP Code format
Advantages of repeating phone fields
