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    <p> Problem

    This has happened to me several times where I've wrapped a line such as:

    <p>Date Sent: {Date_Sent}</p>

    The Date Sent: part is on one line and the {Date_Sent} is on the next line even though there is plenty of room. I'm a novice HTML code user so maybe I'm missing something. There are other parts where I've done this and it's all on one line. This seems to be a hit-n-miss sort of thing.

    Am I doing something wrong? If so what?

    Thanks,

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

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

    #2
    Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

    You need to set the width of whatever it is contained in to accommodate both the name and the field, alpha is calculating the width based on the field only. looks about 120px - try that.
    Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
    Albert Einstein, (attributed)
    US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955)

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      #3
      Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

      Hi Pete,

      With no fixed width or height, it's supposed to adjust automatically. There are two tabs. The first one does not adjust but the 2nd tab does. I set the width anyhow on the first tab and it does not adjust to the proper width. Hmmmmm

      Thanks for your response.

      kenn
      TYVM :) kenn

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

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        #4
        Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

        You need to show a pic.
        Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
        Albert Einstein, (attributed)
        US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955)

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          #5
          Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

          I've attached a pic of the Detail View of the Grid. The fields are separated into two parts. I originally had a containers and frames around them as well as a Tabbed Control. For purposes of trouble shooting, I removed everything except for the Properties Setting of the Master Template in the grid. I left it as a Single Style Accordion.

          I divided the Detail section fields into two free form areas. The code used in the top and bottom half is the same. The automatic frame expands to accommodate the lower half which is the widest. Yet the top half does not make use of the room provided. I also tried setting the width manually but that didn't help.

          Thanks,

          kenn
          TYVM :) kenn

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

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            #6
            Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

            For the Row Property "Cell In-Line Style" put in
            white-space: nowrap;
            If that does not work then try Row Property "Cell In-Line Style" set to
            display: block;

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              #7
              Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

              Nope, neither have any affect.

              kenn
              TYVM :) kenn

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

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                #8
                Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                In my quest to solve this problem, I created a brand new read only grid with an update-able Detail View. I divided the fields into two parts by defining the first field and the Employer fields as a Freeform Template in a Freeform Layout as shown in the attached .jpg. As you can see, from the employer row on down, everything appears as it was designed. However the 'Sent' row appears on 2 rows with the word 'Sent' on one row and the fields and other two field labels on the next row. I even shortened all three text boxes. There is more than enough room for all to be on one row.

                The lower freeform layout works well; the layout automatically expands as it is supposed to expand. There is no reason why the top part should not expand as needed. There is no reason why the 2nd and 3rd rows cannot appear on 1 row. Seems to me that there is a bug in the wood pile.

                Capture-3 is the lower part coding
                Capture-4 is the upper part coding
                Capture-5 is the upper part when viewed

                1The lower part appears in view exactly as it's designed.

                kenn
                TYVM :) kenn

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

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                  #9
                  Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                  I am thinking that something may be associated with the {Date_Sent} field. I would look at the properties of that field.

                  Although if I couldn't find anything, I would use the paste feature, and simply paste everything from a working field to that field. That way if something is somehow hidden, then it might clear it up.

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                    #10
                    Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                    Sorry, my suggestion for "white-space: nowrap;" and "display: block; " should have said to put them in your "<p>" tags as a "style" attribute. Like this:
                    <p style="white-space:nowrap; display:block;">

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                      #11
                      Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                      Did you set the with of the data field as I suggested in the inline settings?
                      Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
                      Albert Einstein, (attributed)
                      US (German-born) physicist (1879 - 1955)

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                        #12
                        Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                        Originally posted by RichCPT View Post
                        Sorry, my suggestion for "white-space: nowrap;" and "display: block; " should have said to put them in your "<p>" tags as a "style" attribute. Like this:
                        Hi Rich,

                        I copied and pasted your suggested code into the cell in-line style right below the Freeform Template property. When I view the form, not only did it not work, it appeared in the top of the Detail View. I also set the width to 8 in. It expanded to 8 in but the problem is still there. I submitted a bug report because, when I created a new grid, and just used fields, it appears exactly as I set it up. However, once I added the field label text, then the problem began.

                        Thanks for your suggestions. BTW, these are the steps I submitted with the bug report:


                        1. Create a grid with an updatable Detail View.
                        2. Select one field for the location of the Freeform. It makes no difference which filed but it should be in the middle or towards the top of the field list so there are fields to use in the freeform after the freeform field.
                        3. All the rest of the fields must obviously be ‘Hidden’.
                        4. Create the freeform by selecting the fields from the list and then click on the HTML Editor button on the bottom.
                        5. Rearrange the fields so there are at least two rows with 2 or more fields in a row.
                        6. When you click on the Source tab, you will see the <p> </p> at the beginning and end of each row.
                        7. Save everything and view the grid. Every filed should be right where you placed them.
                        8. No edit the code and place field labels text in front of each field.
                        9. Save and view the grid.
                        10. Now, you will see some field labels are not next to their respective fields. They should be because the window is supposed to expand automatically.
                        TYVM :) kenn

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

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                          #13
                          Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                          Only cure I have ever found for this oddity is to use tables. Put the label in a cell, and the {placeholder} in the next cell.

                          <table>
                          <tr>
                          <td>Date Sent:</td><td>{Date_Sent}</td>
                          </tr>
                          </table>
                          Steve Wood
                          See my profile on IADN

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                            #14
                            Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                            Ken,

                            If you use a table as Steve suggests then everything will line up in columns similar to a grid. That may not be what you want of course, but...
                            Peter
                            AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

                            [email protected]
                            https://www.alphabasesolutions.com


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                              #15
                              Re: &lt;p&gt; Problem

                              Hi Steve,

                              Thanks for your reply. The fact that you consider this behavior to be an oddity gives me some comfort in that at the very least, it's a behavior that Alpha is allowing to occur. I submitted a bug report and was told it's not a bug. The container is programmed by Alpha to expand and how that interacts with HTML may not be a bug. The problem is, the behavior is inconsistant which is not good. Inconsistant behavior such as this will cause frustration and confusion for many, especially those who are new to HTML.

                              Hi Peter,

                              If it's going to line up in columns similar to a grid, that defeats to purpose of freeform. Which is not what will work for me.

                              Thanks much,

                              Ken
                              TYVM :) kenn

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

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