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Filemaker Mobile 7 Field Behaviors

I am trying to set a key or function to advance to the next field in a record. Most FMP databases seem to default to the tab key for advancing, but allow for selecting return, and enter keys as well. My problem is when I deploy the DB to a Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003 SP2 that field behavior doesn't carry over. Nothing I select seems to change it and hitting those keys just tabs or returns inside the text field space.

Any suggestions?

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if we speak of other products, check also Jfile as they have in interface to fm I think (can't check now, not at home)

billmercer

Jfile is available here.
http://www.land-j.com/palmapps.html
However I think it is PalmOS only

Here's a Windows CE/Mobile database development product that claims to be able to sync with FileMaker
http://www.syware.com/products/visual_ce.php

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I confirm Jfile is palm OS only. sorry, I never considered pocket PC devices...

rpurdy

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Thanks all. Not the answer I was hoping for but responses nonetheless. the Filemaker solution is a 6 month solution at best to get one user group working while we work on a system that can synchronize the Pocket PC with Remedy Asset Management.

I'm not sure how points get awarded in this case, I'll research and close out the topic. Thanks.

billmercer

rpurdy, the grade you give to a question should be based on how accurate the answer is, not on whether you like the answer. The fact that FM Mobile can't do what you want isn't something that we can control, so it shouldn't be the basis for grading the answer.

I suggest you review this help page...
https://www.experts-exchange.com/help.jsp#hi73

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isn't something that we can control >> isn't something that we can't control!

rpurdy

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Yes please change the grades, to B's (I don't see how to do it myself now) and thank you for the links so I am better informed next time on what is appropriate. I did not mean to offend anyone, I appreciate the alternative solutions that were given and applied the points weighted by which I thought was more helpful for my situation, but I was grateful both responded so timely.