Hi Guys
I would like to arrange for the user to be able to go through the fields in the correct sequence by tabbing. As I understand it I need to re-order the layers of the fields to arrange this, but the layer box in the inspector will not allow me to change the number and the arrows to the right do not work. I've tried selecting the fields in the tabbed order I want and also individually, but to no avail. None of the fields are in a group. What am I missing? Thanks.
Re-ordering layers
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stephenlewis
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Re-ordering layers
Stephen
www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
Re: Re-ordering layers
Hi Stephen,
Without the fields being in a group I cannot reproduce what you are seeing. I do see that the Project Browser is not updating when using the inspector to relayer.
And to that, you can also use the PB to drag the layers around. I haven't figured out yet what the difference between a blue line or red line means, I had thought the red meant to group but it doesn't do that.
Oh and you are correct, for the tabs to work in order the fields must be in order.
Simon
Without the fields being in a group I cannot reproduce what you are seeing. I do see that the Project Browser is not updating when using the inspector to relayer.
And to that, you can also use the PB to drag the layers around. I haven't figured out yet what the difference between a blue line or red line means, I had thought the red meant to group but it doesn't do that.
Oh and you are correct, for the tabs to work in order the fields must be in order.
Simon
I used to be a newbie but then I learned how to spell teh correctly and now I'm a noob!
Re: Re-ordering layers
Hi.
This is a new one. Are you sure you have selected only one control when you are trying to change layers? You will be locked out if you select more than one. Are the arrows grayed out? I suspect operator malfunction.
Does the user set the tabbing order? Does this order change, or do the number of controls change?
It is always possible to explicitly set tab order in each field:
And similarly, if you name your fields something like "f1, f2, f3, you can, in the card script:
Why is this going to be a problem as it stands?
But this goes back to the first question. Who determines the field order and the number of fields?
Craig Newman
This is a new one. Are you sure you have selected only one control when you are trying to change layers? You will be locked out if you select more than one. Are the arrows grayed out? I suspect operator malfunction.
Does the user set the tabbing order? Does this order change, or do the number of controls change?
It is always possible to explicitly set tab order in each field:
Code: Select all
on tabKey
select text of fld "whateverTheNextFieldMightBe"
end tabKeyCode: Select all
on tabKey
select text of fld ("f" & last char of the short name of the target + 1)
end tabKeyBut this goes back to the first question. Who determines the field order and the number of fields?
Craig Newman
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stephenlewis
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Re: Re-ordering layers
Thank you for the input, and apologies for not replying sooner. The number of fields is fixed, and I would like the user to be directed through the fields in a particular order. The tabKey works fine, but I would prefer to re-order the layers correctly. I'm planning to have another go this weekend.
Stephen
www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
www.landscapesofwales.co.uk
Re: Re-ordering layers
Hi.
OK, then you need to explicitly set the order. If you use the first example, your handler in each field will direct as needed. If the second, then the field naming order must follow your requirements.
Craig
OK, then you need to explicitly set the order. If you use the first example, your handler in each field will direct as needed. If the second, then the field naming order must follow your requirements.
Craig