Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Closing Hidden Windows
You learned to close a database by closing all its windows. As with most rules, there's an ex-
ception: Even if you close all visible windows, the database itself may still be open—in a
hidden window.
The easiest way to close all FileMaker's open windows, hidden ones included, is to press Alt
(Option) and then choose File→Close (File→Close All on Mac). The ordinary Close com-
mand closes every window, hidden or not, when you press this key.
Automatically Arranging Windows
Since FileMaker lets you create dozens of windows on your screen at one time, it also
provides some commands to help you manage them. From the Window menu, you can
choose one of four commands: Tile Horizontally, Tile Vertically, Cascade Windows, or Bring
All To Front (this one is Mac only). Each command works on all your visible windows (none
of your hidden or minimized ones are included). You get a lot of action from these com-
mands, but it may not save you a lot of time, as shown in
Figure 1-19
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