[Solved] Keep form's input fields togeher during resize

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aknight2015
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[Solved] Keep form's input fields togeher during resize

Post by aknight2015 »

So, when I go to design the form I want to change the size of the input field, in this case Description. If I select the field and drag the bottom, the input field expands, but also moves down and away from the title.Image
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Re: Can't resize input fields in form design without the two seperating

Post by UnklDonald418 »

The TextBox is Grouped with the label, so you are resizing the Group.
<Ctrl>Click on the TextBox and you should be able to resize it alone.
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Re: Can't resize input fields in form design without the two separating

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You forgot a step. Hold control, click on the field, then you can resize. If I hold control and try to resize it just creates a new field at the same dimensions as the original.
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Re: Can't resize input fields in form design without the two separating

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And after a save and quit, nothing works like it did. I think I'm just going to abandon it as after 2 weeks of fighting with this software, I'm done. I guess the people who program it don't use it or something. I dunno, but I'm tired of fighting with it.
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Re: Can't resize input fields in form design without the two separating

Post by UnklDonald418 »

I wasn't specific enough. <Ctrl>Click on the TextBox you want to resize. Do not hold the <Ctrl> key while resizing.

Like any unfamiliar software there is a learning curve and it can be frustrating but once you get the hang of Form design it becomes a powerful tool.
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