Universal Date Picker
FileMaker Pro provides us with a wonderfully blank canvas in order to present data however we wish. It's called Layout Mode. When you combine that feature with the recently added Card Windows the power to solve presentation problems goes up quite significantly.
Such is the case when it comes to providing users with a date picker, or a calendar widget if you will. In previous videos, I've provided instruction on how to make a very simple calendar widget. When you combine that widget with a Card Window you simply gain full control about how a user makes selections for date values.
So, what's the best method of implementation? Well, like all things, there are many ways to approach the problem. In this video I discuss the use of global variables and the differences in context when working with Card Windows. I present some of the better ways to approach the solution and how to clean up after yourself when considering the use of global variables.
If you're in need of expanding your FileMaker knowledge and you happen to also need a simple, yet powerful date picker, then I'm sure you'll enjoy watching this video about a Universal Date Picker.
Comments
Highlight original date possible?
Matt, thank you so much for these solutions. I have learned a ton going through these and it is a great investment.
Can you point in a general direction as to if I could highlight the selected date that I send to the widget? The current day is highlighted, which I desire to keep. But, could I potentially highlight with another color the date that my solution already has? I want the user to see the existing date to help them decide what their new date should be. Can you give me any hints that might help me figure this out?
Thank you, Wayne