Field Layout
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A very nifty feature is the ability to resize multiple fields at once.
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As you drag one field, they all change.
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You can also use the Layout ribbon with the ‘Size Equally’ item to do this. You can, of course, use all the other items we saw in the Process map.
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It works however the fields are laid out.
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For fields with a changeable height, you can change that too.
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When adding and moving fields, they will try to ‘snap’ to alignment with other fields. It is a bit strange at first, but you get used to it quickly. It is a very quick and easy way to line up new fields.
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You will get lines to show you what alignment is being attempted, too.
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The same thing happens when resizing fields as well.
A typical scenario is drag a field to the Form and it snaps to align with existing fields. Then you resize it and it snaps to resize to match similar fields. All in two simple movements.
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Going near to the edge of the Form causes the field to try to snap into place at a reasonable distance.
This will add some sorely needed consistency to Form Design!
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