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Editing objects, layout parts, and the layout background
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in the file that you're copying to. If a matching relationship is found, the pasted portal adopts
the relationship's definition. If a match is not found, only the portal characteristics are pasted
and the relationship is undefined.
• Use the Duplicate command to create a series of equally spaced identical objects. After
choosing Edit menu
> Duplicate, immediately drag the new object to the position you want
(without deselecting it). Choose Duplicate again: the new copy appears in the same
position relative to the first copy as the first copy is to the original object.
• If you copy or duplicate a named object on a single layout, FileMaker Pro adds “Copy” or a
numeral to the new object’s name to ensure that the name is unique. If you have scripts that
need to refer to the new object, ensure that your scripts use the correct object name. See
Naming objects.
• When you copy (or cut) a popover button, the associated popover and its contents are also
copied (or cut). You can’t copy or paste a popover button or a popover independently of
each other.
Related topics
Copying, duplicating, and deleting panel controls
Copying, duplicating, and deleting popovers
Moving objects on a layout
You can move single objects or multiple objects all at once.
To move objects:
1. In Layout mode, select one or more objects that you want to move.
For more information, see Selecting objects.
2. Drag the objects to the new position.
Dynamic guides help you position the object you’re dragging with other objects. (To turn on
dynamic guides, choose View menu > Dynamic Guides.)
To move the objects in a specific or precise way, do one of the following:
To Do this
Move the selection 1 point Press Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or
Down Arrow.
Limit movement to either a horizontal or vertical
direction
Press Shift as you drag the selection.
Precisely move the selection Use the rulers, guides and dynamic guides, grid,
and the
Inspector. For more information, see
Using tools to precisely position objects.
Override the “snap-to” effect when you move a
selection
Press Alt (Windows) or Command (OS X) as you
drag the selection. For more information, see
Using the rulers and grid.
Position the selection beyond the boundaries of
the document window
Drag the object to the edge of the document
window. FileMaker
Pro scrolls in that direction.