Geometry In "Multi Background" Stacks

[Rob Cozens]

[I asked:]

>* Stack with 3 card types: title (card 1), index (card 2), and data 
>(cards 3 to -1)
>* Stack is resizeable, with min & max dimensions set.
>* Controls on cards 1 & 2 remain in their original locations when 
>the stack is resized; however there are at least a dozen controls & 
>images on the data cards that change size or location when the stack 
>is resized.
>
>Problem:  If I shrink the stack while on card 1 or 2, the images & 
>controls on the data cards are still in the expanded position when I 
>return to the data.
>
>What must I do to prevent this?

[Sarah replied:]

>Open the card properties, then open the Geometry Manager. You will 
>see the various card geometry options, one of which is "Update 
>geometry before displaying this card".

Thank you, Sarah, for your contribution to my continuing Revolution 
education.  Now that I know the Update geometry property is there, 
I'm sure I'll find a use for it.

Before resorting to it in this case, however, I've decided to 
experiment with turning the stack's resizable property off when at 
the two cards that don't change control/image size or location.  All 
remaining cards share a single geometry; so as long as the user 
cannot resize the stack when at the two cards that don't, I should be 
able to achieve the control I want without Rev checking the geometry 
with every card display.
-- 

Rob Cozens
CCW, Serendipity Software Company
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"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."

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