I would have the script debugger open while it's trying to open and
see if it's running a script.
If you really don't have admin access then I guess you'll have problems.
There are password crackers for .fp5 files.
Otherwise, out of options, I'd rebuild the 6 file:
Export the .fp5 file to another .fp5 file (same field names), Re-
define the fields that need to be calcs or globals, re-create the
relationships, then import the scripts. For layouts, bring up the info
palette and recreate the layout parts to the pixel. Select All and
copy the layout elements in the old file, paste them into the new file
layout. Drag/arrow key the conglomeration into position while they are
all still selected. (Only get the layouts you need, obviously) Doing
all these steps in the right order prevents broken calcs and buttons.
Hook it up to the companion file in place of the broken file. At least
now you've got something to convert.
Don't forget to fix all your field and relationship names (if they are
illegal) in 6 before you try to convert to .fp7
geoff
On Oct 16, 2008, at 4:36 PM, Charlie Weber wrote:
I have two FM 6 files to be converted to FM 8.5.
One file converts ok, the second goes through the conversion
process, opens but then immediately shuts down. The original
database was created by a different developer and I can’t get to the
access privileges. The two files are linked.
If I create an empty database and try to import the
data from the converted fp7 file, I get the message “To Do_Log.fp7”
could not be opened. Either the host is not available or the file
is not available on that host.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Charlie
