Layout preferences affect the way you work in Layout mode.
1. Windows: Choose Edit menu > Preferences.
macOS: Choose FileMaker Pro Advanced menu > Preferences.
2. In the Preferences dialog box, click the Layout tab, and then set the options you want to use.
To | Do this |
In Layout mode, keep the tool that you're using active until you click another tool or press Enter | Select Always lock layout tools. |
Add new fields you define to the bottom of the current layout | Select Add newly defined fields to current layout. |
Save layout changes without being prompted when exiting Layout mode | Select Save layout changes automatically (do not ask). |