Simple User Messaging
FileMaker natively provides us with some really nice tools for user feedback. We can use the Show Custom Dialog or even create a dedicated dialog using a Card Window and Layout.
There are, however, times when you need something a little more subtle. Just a simple message on screen will often suffice. The next question is whether you need the user to interact with that message or not. The solution is simply to provide both options of course.
In this video and technique file, we explore a super simple method for providing user feedback via a simple message which is shown using a dedicated Button Bar. Scripting the message happens within two lines of code and doesn't have to add a whole lot of scripts to your solution. It's quick, easy and a great way to provide user feedback.
Comments
Layout switch
Thank you for this excellent (as usual) video. How do you handle a switch of layout, if you deploy this on each layout? There could be messages still be shown concerning processes from another layout. Do you always clear the variables if you switch layouts?