Items

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Add Layout Items

Modify the properties of the most recently added item before adding subsequent items that require those properties. For example set the size and border properties when adding the first text box, then…

Updated by Steven Garand

Undo Layout Item Action

Only undoes the single most recent add, delete, move, or resize action. To discard multiple recent changes use the 'File Close Without Saving' button in the 'File' tab then open the form again. Actio…

Updated by Steven Garand

Snap Layout Items To Grid

Set snap feature on if no background image used. This will help line up items without having to use the alignment tools. The snap feature forces alignment to 10 pixel increments for both position and…

Updated by Steven Garand

Add Column Of Layout Items

Adds equally spaced column of identical items on a page. Use this feature to add a large number of identically spaced items in columns. Set snap feature on if no background image used. This will help…

Updated by Steven Garand

Add Row Of Layout Items

Adds equally spaced row of identical items on a page. Use this feature to add a large number of identically spaced items in rows. Set snap feature on if no background image used. This will help line…

Updated by Steven Garand

Delete Layout Items

Actions. Delete: Click 'Select Group' button on. Drag select items to delete. Click on 'Delete' button.. See Also: Data Form Layout Overview.

Updated by Steven Garand

Set Layout Item Properties

First select a page to edit by selecting the Go To Page drop down in the File tab. In the Layout tab, click on Select Group button at the top of the left window then choose layout item (select multip…

Updated by Steven Garand

Align Layout Items

Set snap feature on if no background image used. This will help line up items without having to use the alignment tools. Click 'Select Group' button on and drag select items before aligning. Alignmen…

Updated by Steven Garand

Move Layout Items

Use the 'Move/Resize Selected Group' button to move multiple items at the same time. Use the 'Move/Resize Each' button to move individual items. Drag on the white border under or to the right of the…

Updated by Steven Garand

Resize Layout Items

Use the 'Move/Resize Selected Group' button to resize multiple items at the same time. Use the 'Move/Resize Each' button to resize individual items. Drag on the white border under or to the right of…

Updated by Steven Garand

Set Layout Items Same Size

Click 'Select Group' button on and drag select items before making same size. Resizing applied relative to the resizing of the single red highlighted item. The red highlighted item is automatically d…

Updated by Steven Garand

Export Layout Items

Items can't be copied or moved directly between pages or forms, they must be exported and imported. The entire form, current page, or just selected items can be exported and imported. The export must…

Updated by Steven Garand

Import Layout Items

Items can't be copied or moved directly between pages or forms, they must be exported and imported. The entire form, current page, or just selected items can be exported and imported. The export must…

Updated by Steven Garand

Set Tab Order Of Layout Items

This feature is rarely used. Users do not typically tab through web pages using the tab key. Usually a mouse is used to navigate the items on a page. The normal left to right then top to bottom tab o…

Updated by Steven Garand