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hotkeys in FMP 7 41 (10/23/2008 1:41:15 AM) comp.databases.filemaker I really like keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys. These are things Filemaker Pro doesn't offer much of, aside from the usual ALT-[underscore] menu keys. Yet, while I was googling the cdf archives for info about h... FastWolf

will no one rid me of these two aggravating FMP behaviors? 5 40 (8/8/2008 2:37:40 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Maybe these are REALLY obvious but they've bugged me for a long time: 1) When I add a field to a table, FMP inserts the field and label onto the relevant layout. On my system it uses an 18 point font and whit... FastWolf

can't "Save a copy as..." of a shared db 12 31 (8/1/2008 11:30:09 PM) comp.databases.filemaker Is there any way to get around the greyed-out File-}Save a copy as... menu item when using a shared db? I have a solution that's hosted on FM Server and I'm trying to script regular automated backups of a clon... FastWolf

Execute SQL script step 5 34 (5/23/2008 5:40:11 PM) comp.databases.filemaker I have worked out a pretty effective system for administrating a mySQL database using a FileMaker front end. A typical script might look like this: Perform Find Execute SQL (ODBC data source, calculated UPDAT... FastWolf

FMP8 End User License Agreement 1 38 (5/21/2008 9:38:21 PM) comp.databases.filemaker This is lifted fron the FMP8 EULA. You have to run setup to access this. [quote] 1. License. (a) General License. You may install and use only one copy of the Software on a single computer at a time. E... FastWolf

cross-platform network file paths 8 47 (5/2/2008 12:15:08 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Is such a thing even possible? I have a solution with a calc field, result is a container. The calc creates the filepath and name, which resolves to a network share. The Windows users can see the image no pr... FastWolf

validation scripting 9 54 (4/17/2008 7:19:38 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Here's the bare bones of a validation script I'm working on. Steps in brackets [] represent functions that don't seem to exist in FMPA: * set field ( titles::t_idv ; titles_lookup::t_idc ) * [ check validatio... FastWolf

FMP 8.5 and Leopard export issue 1 41 (4/7/2008 7:26:10 PM) comp.databases.filemaker I just recently ran into this issue, maybe some of you are aware of it already. It pertains only to Macs running OS X Leopard. Apparently Mac versions of FMP prior to version 9 hang when trying to export data... FastWolf

scripted export with auto-gen filename 2 48 (4/7/2008 7:17:48 PM) comp.databases.filemaker Is there way to use a calculated result as part of a file path in the Export Records script step? I want the script to export a found set using a sequential, auto-generated filename, all with no dialog. But t... FastWolf

column headers in table view 7 74 (4/5/2008 12:09:47 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Is there a way to display *friendly* field names as column headers in table view? In form view the field named "t_title_c" has a label "Title" which is much more friendly. But my user wants to work almost exc... FastWolf

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FileMaker forgets script options 13 41 (9/25/2008 10:22:32 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Hi all, is there any fix to FREEZE script options? Some of the behavior does depend on the local setup: * os: win vs. mac * language: de vs. en * numbers: decimal point or comma * dates: dd/mm/yy, m-d-yy, d.m... t-use (417)

Script to open an external application Win 2 94 (9/27/2008 8:24:44 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Hi, I am looking for the script to open an external application (.exe file) like: Word just open the file test.doc for example ! (the name is in 1 field, there is a button which takes the name and call W... do_not_answer (31)

Help Taking A Calculation Rules From A Field 4 38 (9/27/2008 2:10:48 PM) comp.databases.filemaker Here is what I am trying to do. In one table of my database I have the following fields : First Name Last Name Company Name Calculated Name In a second table, I have a "Rules" database with the following fie... squeed2000 (117)

Filemaker EMail Ping 4 58 (9/28/2008 12:17:48 AM) comp.databases.filemaker Is it possible to ping an email from within Filemaker like you would ping a web site to verify that it is a deliverable email address ? Either out of box or via a plug-in ? -S ... squeed2000 (117)

Filemaker remove the ' 7 38 (9/28/2008 4:18:40 PM) comp.databases.filemaker I have an application where there are names like O'Doole and O'Henry. I need to remove the ' character to perform some calcs that I'm doing and I can't figure out how to get rid of it. Substitute doesn't work ... squeed2000 (117)

What happens when multiple people use Filemaker on the web ? 3 45 (10/1/2008 12:55:38 AM) comp.databases.filemaker If you use Filemakers built-in web enabling feature and you have a large database that users are accessing via the web, what happens if 3 or 4 people hit the database at the same time and are running queries an... squeed2000 (117)

send mail step crashes on windows 5 96 (10/1/2008 10:37:36 PM) comp.databases.filemaker I develop on Mac.... I have Windows on Paralles for testing, but I'm not very knowledgable about windows. One of my clients are all mac users except for one windows user. They have a mix of FM 8.5 and 9. W... greg3495 (82)

Bulk emailing software 6 64 (10/8/2008 11:37:38 PM) comp.databases.filemaker Any ideas on best way to email 100-1000 contacts, either a PDF or a FM layout or script data??? FM 8.5 Adv; Win XP -- ------------------------------------------------- Captain Guy s/v Island Time (Beneteau ... guy4520 (131)

Open file dialog for capturing file path 12 103 (10/14/2008 7:17:04 PM) comp.databases.filemaker I know it's an old topic, but I stll can't get a good answer. Simple ...script step to open a file dialog to capture the file path for subesquent attaching as an email. How do I capture the file name and pat... guy4520 (131)

hotkeys in FMP 7 41 (10/23/2008 1:41:15 AM) comp.databases.filemaker I really like keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys. These are things Filemaker Pro doesn't offer much of, aside from the usual ALT-[underscore] menu keys. Yet, while I was googling the cdf archives for info about h... wolfsofast1 (205)