U.M. (Windows)

Using ScriptMaker and buttons 5-25
Displaying customized layouts
In this example, a travel agency has a database that stores information
about its clients. One agent likes to view the information in a simple
layout that shows only the agent’s name, and the client’s name and
telephone number. Another agent prefers a more complex layout that
displays the agent’s name, and the client’s name, address, phone
number, and travel preferences.
The following sections explain how to define a startup script that uses
the current user name to display the correct layout and client records.
Note For this example, you should know how to specify a user name
(see “Setting general application preferences” on page 9-2) and a startup
script (see “Setting document preferences” on page 9-8.)
Example step 1: Define the startup script
In ScriptMaker, define the Custom Layout script with the steps
shown below.
Example step 2: Set the startup option
In Document Preferences, set the option to perform the Custom Layout
script each time the file is opened.
Displays a welcome
layout for all users
Depending on the agent’s
user name, the script shows
the appropriate layout
In Find mode, the script
pastes the agent’s user name
into the Name field, and then
finds the agent’s records