Video: Paged Data with Resizable Portals

by Michael Gaslowitz

Since the zippScript plugin is no longer available for download, the sample file included in this demo now uses the 360Works ScriptMaster plugin. You however, are free to use any script-triggering plugin you choose. (2009.03.22)

This post demonstrates how to create Google-style page results in dynamically-sized FileMaker portals. As you will see, all it takes is a few local variables, a layout object with conditional formatting, and the zippScript ScriptMaster plugin for it to work. The sample file can be found below the video.

One thing I did not mention in the video (but you will soon see) is how fast this solution works. As you are watching, keep in mind that this was recorded on an iBook G4. The solution practically pages itself on newer hardware. \o/

iPod download (15.6 MB)

 zippScript website

ScriptMaster website

 Download ResizePagedData.zip

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July 2, 2008  •  FileMaker, Plugin, Podcast, Portal, Scripting  •  6 Comments

6 Responses to “Video: Paged Data with Resizable Portals”

  1. Jeff Yurka on August 7th, 2008 4:42 pm

    Michael,
    Great example!!
    I can see using this technique to create a floating palette that hugs the current window based upon how the user resizes or moves the active window.

    Very Cool!!

    Thanks for sharing!

  2. Bob Patin / Longterm Solutions on August 11th, 2008 12:04 am

    Great technique; I’ll be using this, I’m sure. This is an excellent use of conditional formatting.

  3. Mark Rubenstein on August 16th, 2008 1:16 pm

    Very nice! And really well-presented too. :)

  4. Eli on November 27th, 2008 6:23 am

    Keep a good work man!,

  5. Deanna on November 27th, 2008 4:59 pm

    Your site is very very cool !! I love it :) Respect !,

  6. Greg Taylor on January 6th, 2009 2:30 pm

    Great technique! Well presented!

    Now that FMP 10 has been released with script triggers, is the technique possible to achieve using only native FM features? I have been playing around with it since the BETA was made available but have not had any luck with it. I was curious if anyone has had more success.