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    #1

    Browse font size

    Using stylesheets, I've managed to change the font size for everything except browse cells. I changed heading font size but where is the setting for the cells?
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    Re: Browse font size

    Hi Rob,

    In view-->settings-->style you can supposedly set the default for fonts for forms, browses, etc., but I have tried to do so in version 8 and back to 5 even and it does not do so.

    So either set them back manually :( or maybe use one of Cal Locklin's app tools http://www.aimsdc.net/Programs.htm

    Is this a bug?? Dunno--I have tried to set a different size font in a custom stylesheet and it behaves rather oddly...such as setting the font to 12 but then any new browse column created has a font size of 4.

    Again I am using version 8 ... regardless if others can confirm this a bug report could be issued....for the settings font and also for stylesheet font .
    Mike
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    It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
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      #3
      Re: Browse font size

      Hi Mike.
      Are you sure about ver 8? Because I only have the Desktop version which (rudely) tells me in the properties genie that I do not have the ability to set the advanced browse features because I did not buy the Pro or Enterprise edition. However when I use the Object Explorer, I can edit all those same properties with no problems.

      ps - to me it is rude to even bother to show someone what you then tell them you have disabled. This is apparently some sort of reverse psychological marketing technique at work...
      Robin

      Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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        #4
        Re: Browse font size

        Robin,
        I have the Enterprise Edition of v8....
        I cannot set the browse font via the object explorer (not listed), only the title font...but the browse font is listed in view->settings->styles area but is not working correctly (see prior post).

        BTW--Sorry you got an "Edsel without features" when you purchased your software. (maybe Alpha would "upgrade" it for the price difference???--I sure would ask)
        Mike
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        It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
        It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
        Henry David Thoreau
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          Re: Browse font size

          Mike,
          You are correct, in Stylesheets there is no font setting for the browse cells, but there is in the object explorer. I think though that once you have your browse formatted how you want, you can create a stylesheet that will retain the column fonts selected. I haven't tested this in ver 8, but recall that it does so in ver 7.

          ps - if John Keogh sees this he may recognize that I am playing with his app...

          OK just checked it out with ver 7 - no can do, the default font is MS Sans Serif for an embedded browse. In the Settings for Styles there is no choice to set a default font for Forms. You can set the font for a Browse but this will not apply to an embedded browse in a form (unless it is perhaps a subform object using a named browse). I always wondered why there was no default font setting for Forms. If it can be set to MS Sans Serif as the default then it ought to be able to be changed somewhere. Perhaps a substitution font set for Windows?
          Last edited by MoGrace; 05-24-2008, 04:15 PM.
          Robin

          Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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            Re: Browse font size

            Originally posted by aRob View Post
            Using stylesheets, I've managed to change the font size for everything except browse cells. I changed heading font size but where is the setting for the cells?
            1-Highlight the column
            2-Right click
            3-Choose Font size.

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              Re: Browse font size

              Hi Robin,

              there is no font setting for the browse cells, but there is in the object explorer
              Yep--that is the possibility that my first post gave Rob---and if a lot of browse columns to do, Cal's tools would make it much easier (if it does this and I think it does....sorry Cal, it seems like I usually wait until something is needed lately before getting it and haven't had the need yet---maybe should change my way of thinking!).
              Mike
              __________________________________________
              It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
              It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
              Henry David Thoreau
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                Re: Browse font size

                G,
                Is that for a saved browse?? I cannot do that on an embedded browse...a font option does not appear in the right click menu.
                Mike
                __________________________________________
                It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
                It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
                Henry David Thoreau
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                  Re: Browse font size

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                    Re: Browse font size

                    :D

                    Well, enjoyed the videos G.

                    But is the same as what has been said really--nothing on the right click menu for font--have to choose properties as suggested prior and change first one and then either change the rest individuallyby opening up the properties form, use the advanced copy, or appearance copy features (the highlighting of all the columns as you also showed has never worked as far as I know). Regardless all these methods have to be done for each column individually.

                    I will have to watch the videos again as I cannot see or make the bug you suggested appear.

                    This should be placed in the wishlist forum I think.

                    EDIT:
                    I do see the bug..actually worse than I thought as it will only sometimes for me change more than just the first column --and right G, never the last column.

                    I submitted a bug report for version 8. Users with version 9 should submit one as well.
                    Last edited by MikeC; 05-24-2008, 06:57 PM. Reason: more info
                    Mike
                    __________________________________________
                    It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
                    It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
                    Henry David Thoreau
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                      Re: Browse font size

                      If there was any discussion about modifying one column at a time vs multiple ones, it must have been in secret ink since I can't see it. Nonetheless, the video shows how to set then apply the font of one column to all remaining ones.

                      In the video, I called it a bug but it may or may not be. Maybe it was not intended to work in the first place and hence alpha would reply that it is not. But you could call it a bug based on the premise that alpha made it possible to highlight several columns at the same time and select properties. It's a philosphical question. I am inclined to call it a bug.

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