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    Record Navigator design question

    I have a question with the new feature in V9, Record Navigator. When I set up the navigator buttons in "design" mode, they look fine as can be seen in the attached design.jpg file. But, when I switch to "use" mode (after saving the form) the view is different (see usemode.jpg) and the navigator arrows hug the bottom. Is there no way to center them horizontally or vertically?
    Jim Belanger
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    Re: Record Navigator design question

    Hi Jim,

    Did you choose Predefined buttons when creating the button? I used that method and it works fine. The default property settings is Center for both vertical and horizontal alignment.

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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      #3
      Re: Record Navigator design question

      I used the predefined buttons, VCR control and I unselected First and Last record, leaving only next and previous. I then defined a border. Within the border, the position of the VCR buttons moves from design to use mode.
      Jim Belanger

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        #4
        Re: Record Navigator design question

        I put mine on one at a time and only used the Next and Previous buttons.

        kenn
        TYVM :) kenn

        Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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          #5
          Re: Record Navigator design question

          What do you mean "one at a time"? Do you mean you put a NEXT button and then put on a PREVIOUS button? If I don't use a border, I don't notice the change. Also, depending on the style of your form, you can't change the color or size of the Record Navigator so the buttons can't be seen if the form has similar background color.
          Jim Belanger

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            #6
            Re: Record Navigator design question

            Looks like we're talking two different ways of doing it. I used the button tool, chose action script and then pre-defined buttons, clicked on Records and made the choice. You can only choose one at a time; it doesn't come in a set. It also has all the properties a button should have.

            kenn
            TYVM :) kenn

            Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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              #7
              Re: Record Navigator design question

              Yes
              The way I was doing it, that I am having trouble with, is:
              I choose "Supercontrol" from the toolbox in form design. Then, I select Record Navigator.
              Jim Belanger

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                #8
                Re: Record Navigator design question

                Hi Jim,

                I can see your problem with the Super Control when you select VCR.

                To keep the buttons in the centre of the frame horizontally, make the frame bigger by 3 rows of dots below the VCR buttons.

                You may need experiment.
                Regards
                Keith Hubert
                Alpha Guild Member
                London.
                KHDB Management Systems
                Skype = keith.hubert


                For your day-to-day Needs, you Need an Alpha Database!

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                  #9
                  Re: Record Navigator design question

                  Oh, I figured out how to make them centered by working around it. Too bad I need to do that though. I don't want the frame that big! Also, need to be able to change background color, either of the button or the frame so we can see the supercontrol buttons. I've found most of the supercontrols are useless unless you program in xbasic anyway.
                  Jim Belanger

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                    #10
                    Re: Record Navigator design question

                    Put the buttons on the screen one at a time and then use the frame tool to put a frame around it. You will now have all kinds of options for doing what you need.

                    kenn
                    TYVM :) kenn

                    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                      #11
                      Re: Record Navigator design question

                      It doesn't sound like you are using the SuperControl.
                      Jim Belanger

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                        #12
                        Re: Record Navigator design question

                        Jim,

                        Ken is not using the SuperControl.

                        That is why he suggested you used separate buttons to give you the control you wanted.
                        Regards
                        Keith Hubert
                        Alpha Guild Member
                        London.
                        KHDB Management Systems
                        Skype = keith.hubert


                        For your day-to-day Needs, you Need an Alpha Database!

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