--- title: How to Build a Simple Navigation in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes description: How to build a simple navigation in FileMaker 16 in five minutes image: https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_90512003-1200x800-1.jpeg --- [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation-qjudg0lgsu8o3zserelwpic5pgl0i7mbxusowrykj8.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [mailto:hello@gomainspring.com](mailto:hello@gomainspring.com) - [About](https://gomainspring.com/about/) - [Our Team](https://gomainspring.com/our-team/) - [Industries](https://gomainspring.com/industries/) - [Partners & Certifications](https://gomainspring.com/partners-certifications/) - [Careers](https://gomainspring.com/careers/) - [Solutions](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/) - [Cybersecurity](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cybersecurity/) - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/prosuite/) - [Automation](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/automation/) - [FileMaker Development](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/filemaker/) - [Apple Device Lifecycle Services](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/apple-services/) - [vCIO](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/vcio/) - [Cost Management](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cost-management/) - [Support & Help Desk](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/support-help-desk/) - [Case Studies](https://gomainspring.com/case-studies/) - Pricing - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing/) - [Evolve™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing-evolve/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.gomainspring.com/) - [Media Resources](https://gomainspring.com/media-resources/) - [Downloads](https://info.gomainspring.com/resources) - [News & Events](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) # How to Build a Simple Navigation in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes ### Subscribe to Our Blog - [Home](https://gomainspring.com/) - Resources - Blog Topics: [Time savers](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/time-savers), [Tech stuff](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/tech-stuff), [Process](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/process), [FileMaker tutorials](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-tutorials), [Automation](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/automation), [FileMaker in five minutes](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-in-five-minutes), [FileMaker 16](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-16) In this vlog, we cover building simple navigation in FileMaker in about five minutes. During this video, you will learn the following key concepts:  - Using the [Top Navigation Layout Part](https://fmhelp.filemaker.com/help/16/fmp/en/index.html)  - Creating a [script](https://fmhelp.filemaker.com/help/16/fmp/en/index.html) to handle navigation actions - Using [script parameters](https://fmhelp.filemaker.com/help/16/fmp/en/index.html) to instruct your script - Creating [button bar](https://fmhelp.filemaker.com/help/16/fmp/en/index.html) objects with icons and lettering - Activating [button bar](https://fmhelp.filemaker.com/help/16/fmp/en/index.html) segments to indicate the current page Use the links above to view the FileMaker documentation for each subject. For a copy of the file presented in the video, please download it here... [![Download your sample file »](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/617562/b6a16de5-8af2-4635-81d6-e672928a03bc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/617562/b6a16de5-8af2-4635-81d6-e672928a03bc) ### About the Author ![Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/mainspring_mike_beargie_004_CROPPED-913x1200-1-250x250.jpg "Mike Beargie") Mike Beargie has been with MainSpring since 2013 and has over 10 years of application development experience. As a developer, he creates solutions for clients in a wide variety of sectors across the U.S. and abroad. Prior to working at MainSpring, Mike worked as the lead developer for a consulting company, serving high profile political, special interest and nonprofit clients in the Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio, markets. Mike regularly presents solutions and best practices to the FileMaker development community around the country, and is well known as an answer man online as well. In 2014 and 2016, Mike was recognized with the FileMaker Excellence Award for community contributions. Mike is a man of many hobbies, including woodworking, home brewing, art and music. [More Articles by Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) ### Related Articles ## Getting Started We’ll discuss your business, needs, and expectations to get you on a path to better IT. [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [MainSpring, Inc.](https://gomainspring.com/) 8 E. 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