Plugin Info: 24U SimpleHelp | |
Developer: | 24U Software |
Current Version: | 4.0 |
Current Ver (Mac): | |
Current Ver (Win): | |
Features: | Misc |
FileMaker Vers: | 8.5+ |
Platform: | Win + Mac |
Single License: | $58 |
Dev License: | $399 |
Website: | 24usoftware.com |
Last Updated: | September 2007 |
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This FileMaker Pro plug-in enables solution developers to use interactive help tools such as help tags (tool tips), coachmarks, or roll-over effects for layout objects and controls (data fields, buttons, pictures etc.). By providing these features, 24U SimpleHelp Plug-In now allows developers to create FileMaker Pro solutions with a really intuitive user interface!
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Help tag (tool tip) is a brief text message (help, tip, description) that appears when user moves the mouse pointer over an object or a hot rectangle. |
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Coachmark is a colored oval drawn around an object that needs to be brought to user’s attention. |
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Roll-over effect is any recognizable (usually visible or audible) feedback to moving mouse pointer to/from a specific layout location. |
Features:
- Attach help tags (tool tips) to user interface elements
- Ability to provide user with visible feedback known as roll-over effect
- Display coachmarks (colored ovals) around layout objects
- Involves almost no extra work in contrary to demos, manuals or training
- Safe against status area hiding, window scrolling, text ruler, etc.
- Define help tags quickly and easily with 24U SimpleHelp Utility
