Nested Popovers

Beginner

Build multi-level popover interfaces in FileMaker, combining popovers with slide controls and card windows for complex contextual UI without additional layouts.

What you'll learn

  • How to nest a popover inside another popover
  • Limitations of nested popovers (maximum depth, dismissal behavior)
  • How to use slide controls inside popovers for multi-page content
  • How to close popovers programmatically from scripts

A popover button opens a floating panel anchored to the button. Popovers can contain any layout objects -- including other popovers -- enabling nested contextual interfaces. Combined with slide controls, a single popover can present multi-page content. This section covers the architecture and limitations of nested popover patterns.

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Creating a basic popover

Draw a Popover Button from the toolbar. The popover area appears as an attached panel in Layout mode. Place any layout objects inside it. In Browse mode, clicking the button opens the floating panel.

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// Popover button creation:
// Layout mode -> Popover Button tool -> draw on layout
// The popover panel appears attached below/above the button in Layout mode
// Configure in Inspector: size, position relative to anchor, appearance

// Popover contents: any layout object is valid:
// - Regular fields
// - Buttons
// - Portals
// - Tab controls
// - Slide controls
// - Other popover buttons (nested)
Portal Go to Row and Delete RowSlide Controls -- Advanced Patterns

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