FMP6 Database Programming Option 1

[Songwriter]

Hey all. I am programming a database for a library of songs, their writers, ownership info, publishing info, recording info, Composer society and Union Affiliation. It's kinda like a standard "library" type db but more infor per song and no "Album" to relate to.

I want to know what it is called when you start to type a name that you have typed before- and the space is filled in for you. Sorry for my ignorance. One I know what this is called...I would like to use it for my database. (I have 5 databases that relate and it sure would help)

Thank you.

 

[jaco8867]

To achieve what you want.

Create a value list that uses the values from the field in question. Then on the field in layout mode choose format - field format and change the field from a standard field to a pop-up list and use the value list you created.

Note: Filemaker dosen't do a "Type Ahead" like you described, instead you will get a list and as you type it will move down the list. You will have to still choose from the list.

Hope that helps
John