Learn to use Filemaker Pro
Tired of mucking around with spreadsheets and word processors just to keep track of all your important data. Got an idea for an iPhone app but don’t know how to get started? Heard of Filemaker Pro but don’t know much about it? Filemaker has been around almost as long as the Mac and is powering the database systems of some of the biggest companies in the world, yet it is so easy to use even a raw beginner can create a useful solution with it. Because of this, Filemaker has gathered a reputation of being something of a toy, but those who use it know this is far from the truth. Modern versions are using a wide range of technologies to produce some amazing solutions. The current version is Filemaker Pro 16, and version 17 will be released sometime in the next few months. If you want to find out more, Filemaker will be running introductory sessions around the country, including Perth, in the coming months. For more information, go to Get Started with FileMaker Pro <http://click2.filemaker.com/I040DIF0In8r772J0C0VA04> Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Filemaker Pro
I am adding another computer to my single computer office. Is there any way FMP can be used real time by both computers. I have tried putting the database in Dropbox. Both computers can access it but changes made on one cannot be seen on the other. Any suggestions? also, what about Apple Mail. It seems that sent emails can only be seen on the originating computer. Apple calendar seems ok with them refreshing Regards Brett Curtis Master Window Cleaners 0419 049 084 9/33 McCoy St, Myaree WA 6154 br...@masterwindowcleaners.com.au PO Box 106 Bull Creek WA 6149 www.masterwindowcleaners.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Filemaker Pro
Hi Brett Filemaker has Sharing that can be set up. So you can set up the database to be shared via the local network. (Should be in the sharing settings in the File menu from memory). Re Mail. Sent will only stay in sync if you use IMAP for both email accounts. IMAP may only work if your current host a) allows it and b) you have enough storage space for all emails that you want store. (A lot of my hosted clients start with 10GB storage space with this reason, as IMAP email doesn't take much to build up quite quickly). IMAP is good for keeping everything in Sync, but there are some downsides as well. Hope that helps. Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 5 --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Apple** NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any form of warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that if any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the author be requested. On 28/10/2013, at 2:35 PM, Brett Curtis br...@masterwindowcleaners.com.au wrote: I am adding another computer to my single computer office. Is there any way FMP can be used real time by both computers. I have tried putting the database in Dropbox. Both computers can access it but changes made on one cannot be seen on the other. Any suggestions? also, what about Apple Mail. It seems that sent emails can only be seen on the originating computer. Apple calendar seems ok with them refreshing Regards Brett Curtis Master Window Cleaners 0419 049 084 9/33 McCoy St, Myaree WA 6154 br...@masterwindowcleaners.com.au PO Box 106 Bull Creek WA 6149 www.masterwindowcleaners.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Filemaker Pro
On 28/10/2013, at 2:35 PM, Brett Curtis br...@masterwindowcleaners.com.au wrote: I am adding another computer to my single computer office. Is there any way FMP can be used real time by both computers. I have tried putting the database in Dropbox. Both computers can access it but changes made on one cannot be seen on the other. Any suggestions? This is entirely possible, but it does need a little planning and an understanding of how Filemaker sharing works. 1. You must have ONLY ONE COPY of the database file(s), and the file(s) must be on only one computer. 2. You must have a separate licence for each copy of Filemaker on the network, otherwise they conflict. 3. The computer on which the file(s) reside becomes the host, and must be on with Filemaker running at all times when you want to use the database. 4. The hosted file(s) must have sharing turned on. This is done by going to File Sharing Filemaker Network... from the Filemaker Menu. This must be done for each file in the solution. It's also very important that every file has the same login and password. 5. On the Client computer, you find the hosted file by going to File Open Remote... in the Filemaker Menu. By choosing Local Hosts in the resulting dialog your host computer should show up (this can be annoyingly inconsistent). For increased reliability, it is best to assign a manual IP address to the hosting computer rather than leaving it up to DHCP. 6. The file(s) will be listed in the Open Remote... dialog. Choose the main file for your solution and everything will work. All of this explains why the Dropbox solution does not work as you have described. Your file(s) CAN be in Dropbox, but you still need a hosting computer to keep them open, and everything has to be done through that host. You must not try to access the files directly from the client computer. Another way out of this is to take out a Filemaker Development Subscription (http://www.filemaker.com/technet/). It costs $99.00, but you do get a limited licence for Filemaker Server Advanced which allows up to three simultaneous connections. This is a far more powerful solution that native Filemaker hosting, and provides for extra services such as relaible backups, web hosting ,etc. It would be a very cost-effective way of solving your problem. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: FileMaker Pro question
On 10/01/2013, at 10:23 PM, wyv...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi I am running FileMaker Pro 11. A while ago using an older version I set up an inventory database with a field 'date modified' and I swear it only updated when I made a change to an item...increasing/decreasing quantities etc. Now the field updates to the current date on every item as soon as I open the file which is not what I want. I know I could change the field from date modified and update with current date manually when i make changes but I would rather it was automatic. Have I changed something without realising it or what? I know I did make some changes but don't remember any change to this field any help appreciated Yvonne It's difficult to say without see the database. I presume you have checked the auto-entry options for the date modified field and made sure it is correctly set? Is the fied in question a data entry field or a calculated value? The fundamental auto-entry behaviour of date fields has not changed over all the 19 years I have been using Filemaker, even up to v12. What has changed, however, are certain calculations which have been deprecated over the years. One of the these is the Today function, which has been replaced with Get (CurrentDate). If your field is indeed a calculated value, and originally used the Today function, check the indexing on the field. If it is turned off it could be causing the field to update across record set, but this is certainly not the correct way to manage modification dates anyway. The field should be manually entered with auto-entry options set. Hope this makes sense. If, please get back to me. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
FileMaker Pro question
Hi I am running FileMaker Pro 11. A while ago using an older version I set up an inventory database with a field 'date modified' and I swear it only updated when I made a change to an item...increasing/decreasing quantities etc. Now the field updates to the current date on every item as soon as I open the file which is not what I want. I know I could change the field from date modified and update with current date manually when i make changes but I would rather it was automatic. Have I changed something without realising it or what? I know I did make some changes but don't remember any change to this field any help appreciated Yvonne -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Legacy copy of Filemaker Pro
I'm keen to hear from anyone who might have recently upgraded from Filemaker Pro 7-11 to v12, and who has an original package of any version (7 through 11) that they are willing to part with. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Legacy copy of Filemaker Pro
Peter, I have 5, 7 and 11 all of which you are welcome to. Plus manuals and text books. Gratis - some years ago you very kindly came to my office and gave me a hand, and this will enable me to reciprocate. Where can I send them to? I work in Murray Street West Perth. Regards Michael Hawkins On 01/01/2013, at 10:28 AM, Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: I'm keen to hear from anyone who might have recently upgraded from Filemaker Pro 7-11 to v12, and who has an original package of any version (7 through 11) that they are willing to part with. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Filemaker Transfer to Different Computer
On 26/07/2012, at 10:29 AM, Diana Graham Stevens wrote: Hi everyone We have owned Filemaker for years, Version 11 is installed on Graham's iMac but he has rarely used it. Now I would like to use it on my computer, I have stacks of databases in FoxPro on my G4 and I would like to have the data in a form I can access on my MacBook Pro (Snow Leopard). If we had discs it would be simple to take it off the iMac and then install on the MacBook Pro but the latest update was a download. How do I go about transferring it or do I need to buy another copy? I hope not, eventually I shall have to abandon the apps that use Rosetta which will be expensive to replace. The alternative is to put the data in Excel but that does not have the same capacity for manipulating the data. Best wishes to all from Diana There are several issues at play here. First of all, Filemaker is not going to be able to use your FoxPro databases directly. They will have to be converted first, and this can be a huge undertaking. You will need to export to Excel or delimited text files, then import into Filemaker, then there's the whole business of making then useable - layouts, scripts, calculations and relationships all need to be created and tested. Then there's the question of software validation. You will absolutely need the correct installation code which was provided with Graeme's original install. If you don't have the discs this is going to be a problem. Transferring the software is not a big deal: simply copy the Filemaker Pro folder from Graeme's Applications folder to yours either across a network or via a USB drive, or even burning to a CD if there's nothing else. I'm not sure about recent versions, but this used to be a problem with earlier versions of Filemaker since certain components had to be installed to a lower level of the system than the User Domain. I think Filemaker 11 is more self-contained, but I'm not 100% certain, since I have only ever used the installer. If you can't find that installation code you're in trouble before you begin. The only place you'll find it is with the original installation CD. If you can find that then just run the installer on your computer and enter the code when prompted. This is by far the most preferred method of installing Filemaker Pro. I apologise if I have misunderstood certain aspects of your post. If there's any more help I can give I will be glad to do so. PS: an alternative suggestion - if your FoxPro databases are flat files (ie, non-relational) and fairly simple in structure, you might consider exporting to to Excel or text file (as you will have to anyway) and importing into Bento. It's much cheaper, and may provide you with much of the power you want that Excel certainly won't provide. You also won't have the problem of software validation. You can download a trial version of Bento from Filemaker's web site for testing. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Filemaker 12 released
Hi All Of interest to some,.. Filemaker released Filemaker Pro 12 with some cool new features from what I've seen, http://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/04/filemaker-pro-12-adds-new-starter-solutions-and-broadens-ios-integration/ (all pricing in US dollars) Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Filemaker 12 released
Good TidBits article found here: http://tidbits.com/article/12912 Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 04/04/2012, at 11:55 PM, Daniel Kerr wa...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Hi All Of interest to some,.. Filemaker released Filemaker Pro 12 with some cool new features from what I've seen, http://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/04/filemaker-pro-12-adds-new-starter-solutions-and-broadens-ios-integration/ (all pricing in US dollars) Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Re: Filemaker 12 released
Now that the cat's out of the bag (I've had a pre-release version for several weeks), I can assure you that Filemaker 12 is the most significant new release of Filemaker Pro since the change from FMP 6 to FMP 7. It also brings a change in the underlying file format, to the point that FMP12 is not compatible with previous versions, and old files need to be converted. Fortunately, this is simple and quick. Filemaker 12 also requires, at minimum, an Intel-based running Mac OS X 10.6. Previous versions of Filemaker cannot read Filemaker 12 files. We will definitely be showing this off at the next meeting. On 04/04/2012, at 11:55 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi All Of interest to some,.. Filemaker released Filemaker Pro 12 with some cool new features from what I've seen, http://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/04/filemaker-pro-12-adds-new-starter-solutions-and-broadens-ios-integration/ (all pricing in US dollars) Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel AT macwizardry.com.au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug
Filemaker activation
I have Filemaker Pro9 which I have imported with all the rest of my computer worldly gods from my G5 (now erased) into my iMac. On trying to open Filemaker it goes off and checks activation then, after a long time, comes up with general activation error 50040. I did not deactivate it first (as I did with Photoshop!) and wonder what the next step is. Phone support in Sydney have packed up for the night itv seems. Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker activation
On 02/08/2011, at 4:35 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I have Filemaker Pro9 which I have imported with all the rest of my computer worldly gods from my G5 (now erased) into my iMac. On trying to open Filemaker it goes off and checks activation then, after a long time, comes up with general activation error 50040. I did not deactivate it first (as I did with Photoshop!) and wonder what the next step is. Phone support in Sydney have packed up for the night itv seems. Severin Crisp Unfortunately Filemaker will be the only source of relief with this one. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker activation
-- Severin, do you really have worldly gods? Surely they would be out-worldly? David / Aug 3 On 3 August 2011 01:16, Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 02/08/2011, at 4:35 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I have Filemaker Pro9 which I have imported with all the rest of my computer worldly gods from my G5 (now erased) into my iMac. On trying to open Filemaker it goes off and checks activation then, after a long time, comes up with general activation error 50040. I did not deactivate it first (as I did with Photoshop!) and wonder what the next step is. Phone support in Sydney have packed up for the night itv seems. Severin Crisp Unfortunately Filemaker will be the only source of relief with this one. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad
Hi Peter Thankyou very much for the very simple explanation about the file transfer and update, I really appreciate it. Kindest regards Chris Christopher L.K. Burton Director Western Whale Research PO Box 1076 Dunsborough WA 6281 Mobile: 0419 199 120 Email: c...@it.net.au On 31/07/2011, at 11:59 AM, Peter Meyer wrote: Hi Chris It's very easy to transfer the files via the iTunes interface using the USB sync cable. You simply connect the device, go to the Apps tab, scroll to the bottom where File Sharing apps are listed and make the transfer(s). The files listed are of course those on the device (iPad, iPhone) and you have the option of deleting the existing files if you want to update from the MBP (select the files and hit the keyboard delete) and then use the Add button to replace them from the MBP). Alternatively, use the Save To button to transfer from the device to the MBP and you will be prompted to overwrite/replace the existing file - this is what you aparently want to do - the transfer is very quick. As you have already discovered this is not a sync process so if you have been updating files on the MBP you will have to transfer the updated file back to the device before you go off collecting more data - and so on… PM pete...@amnet.net.au 0408 902 349 On 31/07/2011, at 10:38 AM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks very much for the info and links...during my previous searches, I had found many others but not this one to the development guide, which is really helpful. I also joined the Filemaker forum and had a couple of useful responses, saying I could download and install FMGo either way. So looks like I have started!! I just need to make sure I can work out and easily do the file transfers/updates between iPad and MBPro without having to go through a Filemaker Server, as internet connection on a ship is only bad at the best of times! Best regards and many thanks Chris On 30/07/2011, at 3:02 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Chris, For a start, go here and download the FileMaker Go Development Guide PDF http://www.filemaker.com/support/product/docs/filemaker-go/fmgo_development.pdf http://www.filemakertrial.com/go/ Access your critical data on the go FileMaker Go provides access to databases created with FileMaker Pro and hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro - ideal for mobile teams. FileMaker Go can access databases on a Mac or PC using a local wireless network or over the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. All changes are instantly updated in the hosted file.* FileMaker Go users can also copy databases between their desktop or laptop computers and FileMaker Go via File Sharing in iTunes - perfect for single user databases. Databases may also be downloaded by email, popular file sharing sites, or the web. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/07/2011, at 2:32 PM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi WA muggers I purchased an iPad last year, but havnt used it much since, except for emails. I am considering using Filemaker Go on it but am not sure how to go about installing it. I see on the Filemaker website it can be purchased for around $40. Do I need to use my iPad to purchase FM Go online so that I can then instal it directly onto the iPad, or do I use my MacBook Pro and then connect to the iPad to install? Im assuming there is no physical box with DVD? Once installed I want to port a database (FMPro 11) I have on my MacBook Pro over to the iPad and use it as a data entry device (as I previously had used a Palm with FM Mobile) to record whale sightings. Then I need to backup the Go database to the laptop at the end of each day. I have read that the Go version cant be Synced with the main laptop database (as it could be done with FM Mobile using Bluetooth) but have to copy files over so they can update the main database? Can someone please advise if this is do-able and what is the best way to do the file transfer (it will be on a ship, so there wont be any good link to the internet). For example could I set the Laptop and iPad up to communicate with each other over a Lan or wireless network to do file transfers? Thanks very much for any advice. Kind regards Chris -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist
Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad
On 31/07/2011, at 10:38 AM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks very much for the info and links...during my previous searches, I had found many others but not this one to the development guide, which is really helpful. I also joined the Filemaker forum and had a couple of useful responses, saying I could download and install FMGo either way. So looks like I have started!! I just need to make sure I can work out and easily do the file transfers/updates between iPad and MBPro without having to go through a Filemaker Server, as internet connection on a ship is only bad at the best of times! Best regards and many thanks Chris One exciting development in this are comes from Seedcode in the form of GoZync http://www.seedcode.com/cp-app/ste_cat/gozync Not cheap (almost the cost of a new copy of Filemaker Pro! ) but probably worth it in sheer productivity value if it solves your problem. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Filemaker Go on and iPad
Hi WA muggers I purchased an iPad last year, but havnt used it much since, except for emails. I am considering using Filemaker Go on it but am not sure how to go about installing it. I see on the Filemaker website it can be purchased for around $40. Do I need to use my iPad to purchase FM Go online so that I can then instal it directly onto the iPad, or do I use my MacBook Pro and then connect to the iPad to install? Im assuming there is no physical box with DVD? Once installed I want to port a database (FMPro 11) I have on my MacBook Pro over to the iPad and use it as a data entry device (as I previously had used a Palm with FM Mobile) to record whale sightings. Then I need to backup the Go database to the laptop at the end of each day. I have read that the Go version cant be Synced with the main laptop database (as it could be done with FM Mobile using Bluetooth) but have to copy files over so they can update the main database? Can someone please advise if this is do-able and what is the best way to do the file transfer (it will be on a ship, so there wont be any good link to the internet). For example could I set the Laptop and iPad up to communicate with each other over a Lan or wireless network to do file transfers? Thanks very much for any advice. Kind regards Chris -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad
Hi Chris, For a start, go here and download the FileMaker Go Development Guide PDF http://www.filemaker.com/support/product/docs/filemaker-go/fmgo_development.pdf http://www.filemakertrial.com/go/ Access your critical data on the go FileMaker Go provides access to databases created with FileMaker Pro and hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro - ideal for mobile teams. FileMaker Go can access databases on a Mac or PC using a local wireless network or over the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. All changes are instantly updated in the hosted file.* FileMaker Go users can also copy databases between their desktop or laptop computers and FileMaker Go via File Sharing in iTunes - perfect for single user databases. Databases may also be downloaded by email, popular file sharing sites, or the web. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/07/2011, at 2:32 PM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi WA muggers I purchased an iPad last year, but havnt used it much since, except for emails. I am considering using Filemaker Go on it but am not sure how to go about installing it. I see on the Filemaker website it can be purchased for around $40. Do I need to use my iPad to purchase FM Go online so that I can then instal it directly onto the iPad, or do I use my MacBook Pro and then connect to the iPad to install? Im assuming there is no physical box with DVD? Once installed I want to port a database (FMPro 11) I have on my MacBook Pro over to the iPad and use it as a data entry device (as I previously had used a Palm with FM Mobile) to record whale sightings. Then I need to backup the Go database to the laptop at the end of each day. I have read that the Go version cant be Synced with the main laptop database (as it could be done with FM Mobile using Bluetooth) but have to copy files over so they can update the main database? Can someone please advise if this is do-able and what is the best way to do the file transfer (it will be on a ship, so there wont be any good link to the internet). For example could I set the Laptop and iPad up to communicate with each other over a Lan or wireless network to do file transfers? Thanks very much for any advice. Kind regards Chris -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad
Hi Ronni Thanks very much for the info and links...during my previous searches, I had found many others but not this one to the development guide, which is really helpful. I also joined the Filemaker forum and had a couple of useful responses, saying I could download and install FMGo either way. So looks like I have started!! I just need to make sure I can work out and easily do the file transfers/updates between iPad and MBPro without having to go through a Filemaker Server, as internet connection on a ship is only bad at the best of times! Best regards and many thanks Chris On 30/07/2011, at 3:02 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Chris, For a start, go here and download the FileMaker Go Development Guide PDF http://www.filemaker.com/support/product/docs/filemaker-go/fmgo_development.pdf http://www.filemakertrial.com/go/ Access your critical data on the go FileMaker Go provides access to databases created with FileMaker Pro and hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro - ideal for mobile teams. FileMaker Go can access databases on a Mac or PC using a local wireless network or over the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. All changes are instantly updated in the hosted file.* FileMaker Go users can also copy databases between their desktop or laptop computers and FileMaker Go via File Sharing in iTunes - perfect for single user databases. Databases may also be downloaded by email, popular file sharing sites, or the web. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/07/2011, at 2:32 PM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi WA muggers I purchased an iPad last year, but havnt used it much since, except for emails. I am considering using Filemaker Go on it but am not sure how to go about installing it. I see on the Filemaker website it can be purchased for around $40. Do I need to use my iPad to purchase FM Go online so that I can then instal it directly onto the iPad, or do I use my MacBook Pro and then connect to the iPad to install? Im assuming there is no physical box with DVD? Once installed I want to port a database (FMPro 11) I have on my MacBook Pro over to the iPad and use it as a data entry device (as I previously had used a Palm with FM Mobile) to record whale sightings. Then I need to backup the Go database to the laptop at the end of each day. I have read that the Go version cant be Synced with the main laptop database (as it could be done with FM Mobile using Bluetooth) but have to copy files over so they can update the main database? Can someone please advise if this is do-able and what is the best way to do the file transfer (it will be on a ship, so there wont be any good link to the internet). For example could I set the Laptop and iPad up to communicate with each other over a Lan or wireless network to do file transfers? Thanks very much for any advice. Kind regards Chris -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad
Hi Chris It's very easy to transfer the files via the iTunes interface using the USB sync cable. You simply connect the device, go to the Apps tab, scroll to the bottom where File Sharing apps are listed and make the transfer(s). The files listed are of course those on the device (iPad, iPhone) and you have the option of deleting the existing files if you want to update from the MBP (select the files and hit the keyboard delete) and then use the Add button to replace them from the MBP). Alternatively, use the Save To button to transfer from the device to the MBP and you will be prompted to overwrite/replace the existing file - this is what you aparently want to do - the transfer is very quick. As you have already discovered this is not a sync process so if you have been updating files on the MBP you will have to transfer the updated file back to the device before you go off collecting more data - and so on… PM pete...@amnet.net.au 0408 902 349 On 31/07/2011, at 10:38 AM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Ronni Thanks very much for the info and links...during my previous searches, I had found many others but not this one to the development guide, which is really helpful. I also joined the Filemaker forum and had a couple of useful responses, saying I could download and install FMGo either way. So looks like I have started!! I just need to make sure I can work out and easily do the file transfers/updates between iPad and MBPro without having to go through a Filemaker Server, as internet connection on a ship is only bad at the best of times! Best regards and many thanks Chris On 30/07/2011, at 3:02 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Chris, For a start, go here and download the FileMaker Go Development Guide PDF http://www.filemaker.com/support/product/docs/filemaker-go/fmgo_development.pdf http://www.filemakertrial.com/go/ Access your critical data on the go FileMaker Go provides access to databases created with FileMaker Pro and hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro - ideal for mobile teams. FileMaker Go can access databases on a Mac or PC using a local wireless network or over the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. All changes are instantly updated in the hosted file.* FileMaker Go users can also copy databases between their desktop or laptop computers and FileMaker Go via File Sharing in iTunes - perfect for single user databases. Databases may also be downloaded by email, popular file sharing sites, or the web. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/07/2011, at 2:32 PM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi WA muggers I purchased an iPad last year, but havnt used it much since, except for emails. I am considering using Filemaker Go on it but am not sure how to go about installing it. I see on the Filemaker website it can be purchased for around $40. Do I need to use my iPad to purchase FM Go online so that I can then instal it directly onto the iPad, or do I use my MacBook Pro and then connect to the iPad to install? Im assuming there is no physical box with DVD? Once installed I want to port a database (FMPro 11) I have on my MacBook Pro over to the iPad and use it as a data entry device (as I previously had used a Palm with FM Mobile) to record whale sightings. Then I need to backup the Go database to the laptop at the end of each day. I have read that the Go version cant be Synced with the main laptop database (as it could be done with FM Mobile using Bluetooth) but have to copy files over so they can update the main database? Can someone please advise if this is do-able and what is the best way to do the file transfer (it will be on a ship, so there wont be any good link to the internet). For example could I set the Laptop and iPad up to communicate with each other over a Lan or wireless network to do file transfers? Thanks very much for any advice. Kind regards Chris -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
FileMaker for iOS Development
Hi all, I was going to send this to Peter H, but then though there could be others who are interested. It's a MacTech article saying that FileMaker is being positioned as a tool for iOS development: http://www.mactech.com/2011/04/15/filemaker-being-positioned-tool-ios-development There is a free 30 day trial of the FileMaker On the Go Starter Kit available at this link: http://www.filemakertrial.com/fmgo/?homepage=starter-solution Cheers, Carlo -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1
I would really appreciate it if no one else has a greater need for it. Cheers, Carlo On 2011-04-13, at 13:50, Adrian Skehan wrote: I have an un-used FileMaker Mobile 2.1which is headed for the trash bin, its old but if anyone wants it its free. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1
Its yours Carlo. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 13/04/2011, at 2:07 PM, cm wrote: I would really appreciate it if no one else has a greater need for it. Cheers, Carlo On 2011-04-13, at 13:50, Adrian Skehan wrote: I have an un-used FileMaker Mobile 2.1which is headed for the trash bin, its old but if anyone wants it its free. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1
Thanks Adrian! That's most kind. I'll email you off list about a picking up the software. Cheers, Carlo On 2011-04-13, at 14:44, Adrian Skehan wrote: Its yours Carlo. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 13/04/2011, at 2:07 PM, cm wrote: I would really appreciate it if no one else has a greater need for it. Cheers, Carlo On 2011-04-13, at 13:50, Adrian Skehan wrote: I have an un-used FileMaker Mobile 2.1which is headed for the trash bin, its old but if anyone wants it its free. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1
A further note! It is not for iPhone or iPad. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 13/04/2011, at 1:50 PM, Adrian Skehan wrote: I have an un-used FileMaker Mobile 2.1which is headed for the trash bin, its old but if anyone wants it its free. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1
Hi Adrian, I have made an error. I thought FileMaker Mobile was for use with iPad or iPhone. It appears it is for Palm OS or Pocket PC. I am sorry to say that I have neither of those devices. If someone else would like the software, it is still available. Sorry for the confusion. Cheers, Carlo On 2011-04-13, at 14:44, Adrian Skehan wrote: Its yours Carlo. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 13/04/2011, at 2:07 PM, cm wrote: I would really appreciate it if no one else has a greater need for it. Cheers, Carlo On 2011-04-13, at 13:50, Adrian Skehan wrote: I have an un-used FileMaker Mobile 2.1which is headed for the trash bin, its old but if anyone wants it its free. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1
On 13/04/2011, at 3:21 PM, cm wrote: Hi Adrian, I have made an error. I thought FileMaker Mobile was for use with iPad or iPhone. It appears it is for Palm OS or Pocket PC. I am sorry to say that I have neither of those devices. If someone else would like the software, it is still available. Sorry for the confusion. Cheers, Carlo Yes, Filemaker Mobile was a Palm application, and was dropped by Filemaker several years ago. The iOS version is Filemaker Go, a far different kettle of fish! Filemaker Mobile was only ever a hollow shell of its desktop version, whereas Filemaker Go shares almost all of the same features as the desktop version. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 046 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
FileMaker Mobile 2.1
I have an un-used FileMaker Mobile 2.1which is headed for the trash bin, its old but if anyone wants it its free. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Preview and Filemaker
On 07/12/2010, at 9:39 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thanks Peter, I also found another way. Cut and paste from source. Drop into the field, then repeat the drop. First time pass is original font, second time is the font as set up in FM. Again, Cmd-Z does the same thing. Paste, then press Cmd-Z. The font will change to that defined for the field. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Preview and Filemaker
On 06/12/2010, at 10:50 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Peter, I have set up a database with 7 fields. Those fields correspond to elements in PDFs I have (conference papers: authors, abstracts etc). I drag and drop from PDF segment to field (Not Cut and Paste). I then see my data appear in FM. I use Adobe because the text in the fields is in the font I set up, not the PDF's fonts ( variable). If I use Preview I get what was in the PDF. The FM database when built gets used ultimately on a website. I know the problem you're talking about, and it's not restricted to PDFs. It also often happens to me when I drag and drop from a web page. The fix is to press Cmd-Z immediately after the drop, while the cursor is still in the field. The text will change to the default font of the field. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Preview and Filemaker
Thanks Peter, I also found another way. Cut and paste from source. Drop into the field, then repeat the drop. First time pass is original font, second time is the font as set up in FM. Bill On 07/12/2010, at 7:45 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 06/12/2010, at 10:50 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Peter, I have set up a database with 7 fields. Those fields correspond to elements in PDFs I have (conference papers: authors, abstracts etc). I drag and drop from PDF segment to field (Not Cut and Paste). I then see my data appear in FM. I use Adobe because the text in the fields is in the font I set up, not the PDF's fonts ( variable). If I use Preview I get what was in the PDF. The FM database when built gets used ultimately on a website. I know the problem you're talking about, and it's not restricted to PDFs. It also often happens to me when I drag and drop from a web page. The fix is to press Cmd-Z immediately after the drop, while the cursor is still in the field. The text will change to the default font of the field. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Preview and Filemaker
I have a task that requires transferring details of academic papers from PDFs into Filemaker Pro ( Ver 11). I have found that no matter what I do, the last step will not work with a Preview PDF but will work with Adobe 8 Pro PDF. Is there anyway I can switch off Preview temporarily? Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Preview and Filemaker
On 06/12/2010, at 8:11 AM, Bill Parker wrote: I have a task that requires transferring details of academic papers from PDFs into Filemaker Pro ( Ver 11). I have found that no matter what I do, the last step will not work with a Preview PDF but will work with Adobe 8 Pro PDF. Is there anyway I can switch off Preview temporarily? Hi Bill, Do you mean you wish to have Adobe Acrobat Professional.app (8.) as the default application to open all PDFs? If so: 1. Highlight a PDF 2. Go to File Get Info 3. Select Adobe Acrobat Professional.app (8.0) (or what version you have) 4. Click Change All If this isn't what you mean please post back. Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.66GHz / 8GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Preview and Filemaker
On 06/12/2010, at 8:50 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: I have a task that requires transferring details of academic papers from PDFs into Filemaker Pro ( Ver 11). I have found that no matter what I do, the last step will not work with a Preview PDF but will work with Adobe 8 Pro PDF. Is there anyway I can switch off Preview temporarily? I have not experienced this at all. I have never felt the need to resort to Acrobat when dealing with PDFs in Filemaker Pro (ver 11 or any other). What is it that's not working? Is the container field simply not accepting the PDF, or is that the PDF does not open once inserted? Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Preview and Filemaker
Peter, I have set up a database with 7 fields. Those fields correspond to elements in PDFs I have (conference papers: authors, abstracts etc). I drag and drop from PDF segment to field (Not Cut and Paste). I then see my data appear in FM. I use Adobe because the text in the fields is in the font I set up, not the PDF's fonts ( variable). If I use Preview I get what was in the PDF. The FM database when built gets used ultimately on a website. I have Ronni's suggestion (thanks) to hand I will use that if needs be. Preview makes it harder - and with several hundred entries that all need some degree of reading ( lazy authors who do not provide their own keywords...!) I need smooth travel. Bill On 06/12/2010, at 9:09 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 06/12/2010, at 8:50 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: I have a task that requires transferring details of academic papers from PDFs into Filemaker Pro ( Ver 11). I have found that no matter what I do, the last step will not work with a Preview PDF but will work with Adobe 8 Pro PDF. Is there anyway I can switch off Preview temporarily? I have not experienced this at all. I have never felt the need to resort to Acrobat when dealing with PDFs in Filemaker Pro (ver 11 or any other). What is it that's not working? Is the container field simply not accepting the PDF, or is that the PDF does not open once inserted? Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker query
It sounds like you have the field defined as a number field (in which case leading zeros would be meaningless) - a text field would allow leading zeros. peter meyer 0408 902349 pmo...@westnet.com.au On 24/10/2010, at 5:25 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I am using Filemaker Pro v9. In Browse Mode, viewing as Table, leading zeroes are not displayed for listed numbers though they are there when I click on a cell. How do I make them display? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker query
Thanks Peter, that pointed me in the right direction. Severin On 25/10/2010, at 2:53 PM, Peter Meyer wrote: It sounds like you have the field defined as a number field (in which case leading zeros would be meaningless) - a text field would allow leading zeros. peter meyer 0408 902349 pmo...@westnet.com.au On 24/10/2010, at 5:25 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: I am using Filemaker Pro v9. In Browse Mode, viewing as Table, leading zeroes are not displayed for listed numbers though they are there when I click on a cell. How do I make them display? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Filemaker query
I am using Filemaker Pro v9. In Browse Mode, viewing as Table, leading zeroes are not displayed for listed numbers though they are there when I click on a cell. How do I make them display? Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:sevcr...@westnet.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades
Hi Peter Thanks for the details on the upgrade to FMPro V 11 as I think I am eligible with version 8 advanced. I would like to buy the Box set and have been through the store up to the Shopping Cart screen. However it has an item called PROMO CODE with a box to include text or numbers I assume. I actually dont know what to include in there (if anything) before I continue with the purchase? Do I have to put in the licence key for FMPro 8 or something else? Do I need to do this to be eligible for the upgrade? How can I check if I am eligible before I buy just to make sure? I sent Filemaker an email with the above info but havnt heard boo. Are you able to advise me on this Pete? regards Chris On 26/08/2010, at 8:50 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 26/08/2010, at 8:29 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thanks for that advice Peter. I use FM 10 with great success - do you recommend the upgrade to 11? Bill Inasmuch as I generally recommend using the latest version of your mission-critical software, my answer would be Yes. However, if you're not reall in the position of a dedicated Filemaker developer, or your current solution doing everything you want, Filemaker 10 is fine. There are several significant improvements in Filemaker 11 even for the user however, most notably being Saved Finds, a new Inspector palette, a new Quick Find field (performs a Google-like search on you entire database in the one field) and a new Quick Reports tool in Table View. Are are many more improvements under hood as well, though many of them are refinements of features introduced in Filemaker 10. You can go to http:// www.filemaker.com.au for full details. The really big thing with Filemaker 11 is that it s now a full Cocoa- based application. This has had an affect on the way some long- standing features work, but by and large it's the same package you're used to. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades
Hi Chris The promo code is not really used, unless it was a special offer. Not so much for your old code. According to quick google search, and this link, you'll be eligible:- http://www.filemaker.com/purchase/store/buying_faq.html#1 (Bear in mind pricing is in USD) But it says,.. ---quote--- FileMaker Pro 8US$179.00 until Sep. 23, 2010. After Sep. 23, 2010, purchase full version for US$299.00* ---end quote--- So you should be fine. You didn't look locally to see if you can get it cheaper rather then buying online? Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 28/8/10 11:32 AM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi Peter Thanks for the details on the upgrade to FMPro V 11 as I think I am eligible with version 8 advanced. I would like to buy the Box set and have been through the store up to the Shopping Cart screen. However it has an item called PROMO CODE with a box to include text or numbers I assume. I actually dont know what to include in there (if anything) before I continue with the purchase? Do I have to put in the licence key for FMPro 8 or something else? Do I need to do this to be eligible for the upgrade? How can I check if I am eligible before I buy just to make sure? I sent Filemaker an email with the above info but havnt heard boo. Are you able to advise me on this Pete? regards Chris On 26/08/2010, at 8:50 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 26/08/2010, at 8:29 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thanks for that advice Peter. I use FM 10 with great success - do you recommend the upgrade to 11? Bill Inasmuch as I generally recommend using the latest version of your mission-critical software, my answer would be Yes. However, if you're not reall in the position of a dedicated Filemaker developer, or your current solution doing everything you want, Filemaker 10 is fine. There are several significant improvements in Filemaker 11 even for the user however, most notably being Saved Finds, a new Inspector palette, a new Quick Find field (performs a Google-like search on you entire database in the one field) and a new Quick Reports tool in Table View. Are are many more improvements under hood as well, though many of them are refinements of features introduced in Filemaker 10. You can go to http:// www.filemaker.com.au for full details. The really big thing with Filemaker 11 is that it s now a full Cocoa- based application. This has had an affect on the way some long- standing features work, but by and large it's the same package you're used to. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades
Hi Daniel Thanks very much for this info. I did actually look on the Aus FM site where the upgrade is $450 for V 11 advanced but that is all. Is it possible to buy it cheaper? After the great advice from Peter, Im also keen to get Filemaker Go for the ipad, but probably not until later in the year when I may have some spare hours to work on the database Best regards Chris On 28/08/2010, at 11:54 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Chris The promo code is not really used, unless it was a special offer. Not so much for your old code. According to quick google search, and this link, you'll be eligible:- http://www.filemaker.com/purchase/store/buying_faq.html#1 (Bear in mind pricing is in USD) But it says,.. ---quote--- FileMaker Pro 8US$179.00 until Sep. 23, 2010. After Sep. 23, 2010, purchase full version for US$299.00* ---end quote--- So you should be fine. You didn't look locally to see if you can get it cheaper rather then buying online? Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 28/8/10 11:32 AM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi Peter Thanks for the details on the upgrade to FMPro V 11 as I think I am eligible with version 8 advanced. I would like to buy the Box set and have been through the store up to the Shopping Cart screen. However it has an item called PROMO CODE with a box to include text or numbers I assume. I actually dont know what to include in there (if anything) before I continue with the purchase? Do I have to put in the licence key for FMPro 8 or something else? Do I need to do this to be eligible for the upgrade? How can I check if I am eligible before I buy just to make sure? I sent Filemaker an email with the above info but havnt heard boo. Are you able to advise me on this Pete? regards Chris On 26/08/2010, at 8:50 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 26/08/2010, at 8:29 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thanks for that advice Peter. I use FM 10 with great success - do you recommend the upgrade to 11? Bill Inasmuch as I generally recommend using the latest version of your mission-critical software, my answer would be Yes. However, if you're not reall in the position of a dedicated Filemaker developer, or your current solution doing everything you want, Filemaker 10 is fine. There are several significant improvements in Filemaker 11 even for the user however, most notably being Saved Finds, a new Inspector palette, a new Quick Find field (performs a Google-like search on you entire database in the one field) and a new Quick Reports tool in Table View. Are are many more improvements under hood as well, though many of them are refinements of features introduced in Filemaker 10. You can go to http:// www.filemaker.com.au for full details. The really big thing with Filemaker 11 is that it s now a full Cocoa- based application. This has had an affect on the way some long- standing features work, but by and large it's the same package you're used to. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades
Hi Chris Filemakers site price is all exGST. So it's actually $495. It is possible to get it a little cheaper. I'll email you offlist with the pricing. But yes, with all the new add ons it's quite good if you're using Filemaker for things :) Kind Regards Daniel On 28/8/10 12:04 PM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi Daniel Thanks very much for this info. I did actually look on the Aus FM site where the upgrade is $450 for V 11 advanced but that is all. Is it possible to buy it cheaper? After the great advice from Peter, Im also keen to get Filemaker Go for the ipad, but probably not until later in the year when I may have some spare hours to work on the database Best regards Chris On 28/08/2010, at 11:54 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Chris The promo code is not really used, unless it was a special offer. Not so much for your old code. According to quick google search, and this link, you'll be eligible:- http://www.filemaker.com/purchase/store/buying_faq.html#1 (Bear in mind pricing is in USD) But it says,.. ---quote--- FileMaker Pro 8US$179.00 until Sep. 23, 2010. After Sep. 23, 2010, purchase full version for US$299.00* ---end quote--- So you should be fine. You didn't look locally to see if you can get it cheaper rather then buying online? Hope that helps. Kind Regards Daniel On 28/8/10 11:32 AM, Chris Burton c...@it.net.au wrote: Hi Peter Thanks for the details on the upgrade to FMPro V 11 as I think I am eligible with version 8 advanced. I would like to buy the Box set and have been through the store up to the Shopping Cart screen. However it has an item called PROMO CODE with a box to include text or numbers I assume. I actually dont know what to include in there (if anything) before I continue with the purchase? Do I have to put in the licence key for FMPro 8 or something else? Do I need to do this to be eligible for the upgrade? How can I check if I am eligible before I buy just to make sure? I sent Filemaker an email with the above info but havnt heard boo. Are you able to advise me on this Pete? regards Chris On 26/08/2010, at 8:50 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 26/08/2010, at 8:29 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thanks for that advice Peter. I use FM 10 with great success - do you recommend the upgrade to 11? Bill Inasmuch as I generally recommend using the latest version of your mission-critical software, my answer would be Yes. However, if you're not reall in the position of a dedicated Filemaker developer, or your current solution doing everything you want, Filemaker 10 is fine. There are several significant improvements in Filemaker 11 even for the user however, most notably being Saved Finds, a new Inspector palette, a new Quick Find field (performs a Google-like search on you entire database in the one field) and a new Quick Reports tool in Table View. Are are many more improvements under hood as well, though many of them are refinements of features introduced in Filemaker 10. You can go to http:// www.filemaker.com.au for full details. The really big thing with Filemaker 11 is that it s now a full Cocoa- based application. This has had an affect on the way some long- standing features work, but by and large it's the same package you're used to. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: daniel @ macwizardry . com . au Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http
Filemaker Pro upgrades
If you are a user of Filemaker Pro and have not upgraded for a while, you should be aware that as from 23 September 2010, Filemaker is discontinuing both support and upgrade rights for versions 8.0 and 8.5 of FileMaker Pro, Pro Advanced and Server 8. Until that date, the cost of upgrading to Filemaker 11 is about 60% of the new purchase price. After September 23 there will be no upgrade path from versions previous to 9.0. You will have to pay full price to upgrade from these versions. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades
Thanks for that advice Peter. I use FM 10 with great success - do you recommend the upgrade to 11? Bill On 26/08/2010, at 8:20 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: If you are a user of Filemaker Pro and have not upgraded for a while, you should be aware that as from 23 September 2010, Filemaker is discontinuing both support and upgrade rights for versions 8.0 and 8.5 of FileMaker Pro, Pro Advanced and Server 8. Until that date, the cost of upgrading to Filemaker 11 is about 60% of the new purchase price. After September 23 there will be no upgrade path from versions previous to 9.0. You will have to pay full price to upgrade from these versions. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades
On 26/08/2010, at 8:29 AM, Bill Parker wrote: Thanks for that advice Peter. I use FM 10 with great success - do you recommend the upgrade to 11? Bill Inasmuch as I generally recommend using the latest version of your mission-critical software, my answer would be Yes. However, if you're not reall in the position of a dedicated Filemaker developer, or your current solution doing everything you want, Filemaker 10 is fine. There are several significant improvements in Filemaker 11 even for the user however, most notably being Saved Finds, a new Inspector palette, a new Quick Find field (performs a Google-like search on you entire database in the one field) and a new Quick Reports tool in Table View. Are are many more improvements under hood as well, though many of them are refinements of features introduced in Filemaker 10. You can go to http://www.filemaker.com.au for full details. The really big thing with Filemaker 11 is that it s now a full Cocoa-based application. This has had an affect on the way some long-standing features work, but by and large it's the same package you're used to. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: ipad and filemaker
Yes I agree John, and thanks very much Pete for helping me understand and describing how FM can be used with the ipad. I ordered one yesterday! I will now look into upgrading my FM Pro software. The Aust FM site looks pretty good and there are many resources like you say. Kind regards thanks once again Peter, I appreciate your great advice. Chris On 24/08/2010, at 10:27 AM, John Thompson wrote: Some very good tips there Peter, and with the arrival of Filemaker Go, an compelling reason to purchase the iPad. Might just wait until the next release before I do though. John Thompson On 24/08/2010, at 7:46 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 23/08/2010, at 12:13 PM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Pete Thanks so much for you advice Pete that really spells it out for me. Just a few more questions regarding specifics: When I upgrade to version 11 do I then use that to open my present database and save it as .fp7 on my MBPro, or do I need Version 7 or 8 to do that? There is a prescribed best practice approach to convert from .fp6 files. If your existing solution contains just a single file, simply drop its icon onto the Filemaker 11 application icon in the dock (or wherever else you can see it). If your solution relies on multiple files strung together with relationships, select ALL of the files involved and drop them together onto the Filemaker ii icon. It's very important that you select every file in this instance if you want ot avoid headaches down the track. In either case, Filemaker will warn you that the files were created with an earlier version of Filemaker Pro, and save them all as .fp7 files in a location you specify. Filemaker 11 will do all the conversion necessary. You do not need Filemaker 7 or 8. The .fp7 file extension is still the filename extension used for Filemaker 11 files, which is in keeping with all previous major upgrade changes with Filemaker Pro. Bear in mind that while a multi-file solution will be copied faithfully, with all files in their correct location and all relationships honoured, Filemaker Pro has, since Filemaker 7, supported the practice of storing multiple tables within a single file. The ramifications of this approach for the way you think about using Filemaker are far too numerous to go into here, but there are some excellent resources on Filemaker's site which explain it all. Then, once I download FM Go to the ipad (is that any model with wireless?) I have to redo my mobile database using Go, is that right? (rather than uploading the old version?). Can this new Go database be appended to the main db on the MBPro? If so that would be just fantastic. Just as a small example for my own part, I have written a small Filemaker file which keeps track of the various tips, techniques, helpful emails, websites, etc that I come across on a daily basis. I now have several years' worth of information stored in it, but it has, naturally enough, been written for use on my standard Macs, ie, my iMac and my Macbook Pro. I am now using that identical file on my iPhone 4. I get the same layouts, all the scripts work the same, and I have full search on any field I want. It's the same database. All that was necessary was to use iTunes to copy the file to the iPhone. There was nothing else to do. I also have my business solution, which I also wrote in Filemaker, being served on my iMac. Filemaker Go picks this up through the wireless network and it works perfectly. If I have multiple ipads (for separate jobs offshore) can I use the one version of Go and database? The current iteration if Filemaker Pro does not support synchronisation, although that's not to say it might not in the future, and Filemaker aren't saying. For the time being, therefore, if you have multiple copies of the same file in use at once, data management is problem you will have to solve for yourself. Filemaker Go is still so new that most of the FM Developer community is working on the problem, so I think solutions and strategies will emerge over time. Cheers, Peter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: ipad and filemaker
On 23/08/2010, at 12:13 PM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Pete Thanks so much for you advice Pete that really spells it out for me. Just a few more questions regarding specifics: When I upgrade to version 11 do I then use that to open my present database and save it as .fp7 on my MBPro, or do I need Version 7 or 8 to do that? There is a prescribed best practice approach to convert from .fp6 files. If your existing solution contains just a single file, simply drop its icon onto the Filemaker 11 application icon in the dock (or wherever else you can see it). If your solution relies on multiple files strung together with relationships, select ALL of the files involved and drop them together onto the Filemaker ii icon. It's very important that you select every file in this instance if you want ot avoid headaches down the track. In either case, Filemaker will warn you that the files were created with an earlier version of Filemaker Pro, and save them all as .fp7 files in a location you specify. Filemaker 11 will do all the conversion necessary. You do not need Filemaker 7 or 8. The .fp7 file extension is still the filename extension used for Filemaker 11 files, which is in keeping with all previous major upgrade changes with Filemaker Pro. Bear in mind that while a multi-file solution will be copied faithfully, with all files in their correct location and all relationships honoured, Filemaker Pro has, since Filemaker 7, supported the practice of storing multiple tables within a single file. The ramifications of this approach for the way you think about using Filemaker are far too numerous to go into here, but there are some excellent resources on Filemaker's site which explain it all. Then, once I download FM Go to the ipad (is that any model with wireless?) I have to redo my mobile database using Go, is that right? (rather than uploading the old version?). Can this new Go database be appended to the main db on the MBPro? If so that would be just fantastic. Just as a small example for my own part, I have written a small Filemaker file which keeps track of the various tips, techniques, helpful emails, websites, etc that I come across on a daily basis. I now have several years' worth of information stored in it, but it has, naturally enough, been written for use on my standard Macs, ie, my iMac and my Macbook Pro. I am now using that identical file on my iPhone 4. I get the same layouts, all the scripts work the same, and I have full search on any field I want. It's the same database. All that was necessary was to use iTunes to copy the file to the iPhone. There was nothing else to do. I also have my business solution, which I also wrote in Filemaker, being served on my iMac. Filemaker Go picks this up through the wireless network and it works perfectly. If I have multiple ipads (for separate jobs offshore) can I use the one version of Go and database? The current iteration if Filemaker Pro does not support synchronisation, although that's not to say it might not in the future, and Filemaker aren't saying. For the time being, therefore, if you have multiple copies of the same file in use at once, data management is problem you will have to solve for yourself. Filemaker Go is still so new that most of the FM Developer community is working on the problem, so I think solutions and strategies will emerge over time. Cheers, Peter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: ipad and filemaker
Some very good tips there Peter, and with the arrival of Filemaker Go, an compelling reason to purchase the iPad. Might just wait until the next release before I do though. John Thompson On 24/08/2010, at 7:46 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 23/08/2010, at 12:13 PM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Pete Thanks so much for you advice Pete that really spells it out for me. Just a few more questions regarding specifics: When I upgrade to version 11 do I then use that to open my present database and save it as .fp7 on my MBPro, or do I need Version 7 or 8 to do that? There is a prescribed best practice approach to convert from .fp6 files. If your existing solution contains just a single file, simply drop its icon onto the Filemaker 11 application icon in the dock (or wherever else you can see it). If your solution relies on multiple files strung together with relationships, select ALL of the files involved and drop them together onto the Filemaker ii icon. It's very important that you select every file in this instance if you want ot avoid headaches down the track. In either case, Filemaker will warn you that the files were created with an earlier version of Filemaker Pro, and save them all as .fp7 files in a location you specify. Filemaker 11 will do all the conversion necessary. You do not need Filemaker 7 or 8. The .fp7 file extension is still the filename extension used for Filemaker 11 files, which is in keeping with all previous major upgrade changes with Filemaker Pro. Bear in mind that while a multi-file solution will be copied faithfully, with all files in their correct location and all relationships honoured, Filemaker Pro has, since Filemaker 7, supported the practice of storing multiple tables within a single file. The ramifications of this approach for the way you think about using Filemaker are far too numerous to go into here, but there are some excellent resources on Filemaker's site which explain it all. Then, once I download FM Go to the ipad (is that any model with wireless?) I have to redo my mobile database using Go, is that right? (rather than uploading the old version?). Can this new Go database be appended to the main db on the MBPro? If so that would be just fantastic. Just as a small example for my own part, I have written a small Filemaker file which keeps track of the various tips, techniques, helpful emails, websites, etc that I come across on a daily basis. I now have several years' worth of information stored in it, but it has, naturally enough, been written for use on my standard Macs, ie, my iMac and my Macbook Pro. I am now using that identical file on my iPhone 4. I get the same layouts, all the scripts work the same, and I have full search on any field I want. It's the same database. All that was necessary was to use iTunes to copy the file to the iPhone. There was nothing else to do. I also have my business solution, which I also wrote in Filemaker, being served on my iMac. Filemaker Go picks this up through the wireless network and it works perfectly. If I have multiple ipads (for separate jobs offshore) can I use the one version of Go and database? The current iteration if Filemaker Pro does not support synchronisation, although that's not to say it might not in the future, and Filemaker aren't saying. For the time being, therefore, if you have multiple copies of the same file in use at once, data management is problem you will have to solve for yourself. Filemaker Go is still so new that most of the FM Developer community is working on the problem, so I think solutions and strategies will emerge over time. Cheers, Peter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
ipad and filemaker
Hi Way muggers I hope you are all well and recovered from the election weekend! I have a question regarding the use of Filemaker mobile (or similar) on the ipad. Is it possible to do so I can use it as a data collection device and download to the main database on the laptop via Bluetooth? I have previously had Palm T3 devices to which I have loaded my mobile database and used them offshore for data collation. I understand Filemaker is up to about version 10 now and my filemaker database is in version 6! Would I be able to transfer into the latest version both on my laptop and an ipad to make it work? Im looking to reduce all paper datasheet use and going electronic. The T3 was really great and easy to use, but after about 5 years they just stopped! I now hate the huge amount of paper data forms and time it takes for transcribing the data. If this is possible, I would imagine the base model ipad would be suitable? Thanks for any advice on this Kindest regards Chris Christopher L.K. Burton Director Western Whale Research PO Box 1076 Dunsborough WA 6281 Mobile: 0419 199 120 Email: c...@it.net.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: ipad and filemaker
On 23/08/2010, at 11:29 AM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Way muggers I hope you are all well and recovered from the election weekend! I have a question regarding the use of Filemaker mobile (or similar) on the ipad. Is it possible to do so I can use it as a data collection device and download to the main database on the laptop via Bluetooth? I have previously had Palm T3 devices to which I have loaded my mobile database and used them offshore for data collation. I understand Filemaker is up to about version 10 now and my filemaker database is in version 6! Would I be able to transfer into the latest version both on my laptop and an ipad to make it work? Im looking to reduce all paper datasheet use and going electronic. The T3 was really great and easy to use, but after about 5 years they just stopped! I now hate the huge amount of paper data forms and time it takes for transcribing the data. If this is possible, I would imagine the base model ipad would be suitable? Thanks for any advice on this You will first of all need to upgrade your computer's version of Filemaker. The latest version is Filemaker Pro 11, so that's what you'll buy when you upgrade. The version on your computer is not really that important, but it must be version 7 or later. What IS important is that your Filemaker files are converted to .fp7 files, and this is what you'll initially use the desktop version for. You will then download Filemaker Go from the iTunes store. This costs around $47 or so, and is a very full-featured version of the Desktop version. It does have limitations in that you can't create new databases with it, but you will find it is much more powerful than the old Filemaker Mobile in that it uses the screens and scripts that you have designed, rather than a predefined mobile-specific template. All your relationships, portals, scripts (with a few limitations) are respected as well. Filemaker have done a superb job with this. Can't wait for version 2. Unfortunately you will have to spend some money to get all this working, but let's face it: Filemaker 7 is now so old that it is no longer supported by Filemaker, and as for Filemaker 6, it's as though that never existed. It's no longer even on the radar. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: ipad and filemaker
Hi Pete Thanks so much for you advice Pete that really spells it out for me. Just a few more questions regarding specifics: When I upgrade to version 11 do I then use that to open my present database and save it as .fp7 on my MBPro, or do I need Version 7 or 8 to do that? Then, once I download FM Go to the ipad (is that any model with wireless?) I have to redo my mobile database using Go, is that right? (rather than uploading the old version?). Can this new Go database be appended to the main db on the MBPro? If so that would be just fantastic. If I have multiple ipads (for separate jobs offshore) can I use the one version of Go and database? Best regards and thanks very much Pete Chris On 23/08/2010, at 11:49 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 23/08/2010, at 11:29 AM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Way muggers I hope you are all well and recovered from the election weekend! I have a question regarding the use of Filemaker mobile (or similar) on the ipad. Is it possible to do so I can use it as a data collection device and download to the main database on the laptop via Bluetooth? I have previously had Palm T3 devices to which I have loaded my mobile database and used them offshore for data collation. I understand Filemaker is up to about version 10 now and my filemaker database is in version 6! Would I be able to transfer into the latest version both on my laptop and an ipad to make it work? Im looking to reduce all paper datasheet use and going electronic. The T3 was really great and easy to use, but after about 5 years they just stopped! I now hate the huge amount of paper data forms and time it takes for transcribing the data. If this is possible, I would imagine the base model ipad would be suitable? Thanks for any advice on this You will first of all need to upgrade your computer's version of Filemaker. The latest version is Filemaker Pro 11, so that's what you'll buy when you upgrade. The version on your computer is not really that important, but it must be version 7 or later. What IS important is that your Filemaker files are converted to .fp7 files, and this is what you'll initially use the desktop version for. You will then download Filemaker Go from the iTunes store. This costs around $47 or so, and is a very full-featured version of the Desktop version. It does have limitations in that you can't create new databases with it, but you will find it is much more powerful than the old Filemaker Mobile in that it uses the screens and scripts that you have designed, rather than a predefined mobile- specific template. All your relationships, portals, scripts (with a few limitations) are respected as well. Filemaker have done a superb job with this. Can't wait for version 2. Unfortunately you will have to spend some money to get all this working, but let's face it: Filemaker 7 is now so old that it is no longer supported by Filemaker, and as for Filemaker 6, it's as though that never existed. It's no longer even on the radar. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
FileMaker Developer Wanted
Anyone out there want some paid Filemaker work transferring data from Lotus to Filemaker? The Filemaker database already exists and was transferred out to Lotus. Now they want it back in Filemaker (go figure) so it would involved transferring all the data created since the Lotus changeover back in to Filemaker. Our usual developer is on long service so I'm looking for a Pro to get it done. Deadline is mid July. The database will be running (eventually) on Filemaker Server V9. Contact me off-list if you are interested and have the skills. I'll be recommending you to our client and coordinating other aspects of a system upgrade so I have guarantee the work will be done in a timely and professional manner so no wanna be's please. Rob T e a m D i t g i a l http://www.teamdigital.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Developer Wanted
talk to Peter Hinchcliffe.. James Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 On 08/06/2009, at 15:25, Rob Findlay wrote: Anyone out there want some paid Filemaker work transferring data from Lotus to Filemaker? The Filemaker database already exists and was transferred out to Lotus. Now they want it back in Filemaker (go figure) so it would involved transferring all the data created since the Lotus changeover back in to Filemaker. Our usual developer is on long service so I'm looking for a Pro to get it done. Deadline is mid July. The database will be running (eventually) on Filemaker Server V9. Contact me off-list if you are interested and have the skills. I'll be recommending you to our client and coordinating other aspects of a system upgrade so I have guarantee the work will be done in a timely and professional manner so no wanna be's please. Rob T e a m D i t g i a l http://www.teamdigital.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Developer Wanted
Thanks, I'll give him a call. On 08/06/2009, at 4:06 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: talk to Peter Hinchcliffe.. James Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 On 08/06/2009, at 15:25, Rob Findlay wrote: Anyone out there want some paid Filemaker work transferring data from Lotus to Filemaker? The Filemaker database already exists and was transferred out to Lotus. Now they want it back in Filemaker (go figure) so it would involved transferring all the data created since the Lotus changeover back in to Filemaker. Our usual developer is on long service so I'm looking for a Pro to get it done. Deadline is mid July. The database will be running (eventually) on Filemaker Server V9. Contact me off-list if you are interested and have the skills. I'll be recommending you to our client and coordinating other aspects of a system upgrade so I have guarantee the work will be done in a timely and professional manner so no wanna be's please. Rob T e a m D i t g i a l http://www.teamdigital.com.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: filemaker reply to Peter
Hi Martin Sorry to go off-topic but are you a user of MoneyWorks? Cheers - Original Message - From: Martin Sulkowski msulkow...@bbsat.com.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 8:20:20 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: filemaker reply to Peter Hi Peter Just had a short look at briefcase .raising more questions ...What is the difference to filemaker ? ...and do you know a good timetracking software which integrates with filemaker / moneyworks or briefcase Thanks Martin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: filemaker reply to Peter
Hi David no 'm not using moneyworks but looking for alternatives to MyoB and timetracking is the most important feature for me in an accounting software MArtin On 21/05/2009, at 8:38 PM, David Moyle wrote: Hi Martin Sorry to go off-topic but are you a user of MoneyWorks? Cheers - Original Message - From: Martin Sulkowski msulkow...@bbsat.com.au To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 8:20:20 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: filemaker reply to Peter Hi Peter Just had a short look at briefcase .raising more questions ...What is the difference to filemaker ? ...and do you know a good timetracking software which integrates with filemaker / moneyworks or briefcase Thanks Martin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
filemaker
Hi Everyone Does anyone know if there is a template or ?? for following situation.Being cabinetmaker I do always the same jobs as kicks , cabinets , doors etc for various people. I need 1st a timer to keep track of the labour plus 2nda way to keep track of the costs . Then I like to see the real costs per lm of cabinets or per drawer and being able to 3d compare these costs between various customers or employees . Any suggestions if this is possible on filemaker and how much it will cost are greatly appreciated. Martin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: filemaker
Hi martin I think you should talk to Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 regards roger On 19/05/2009, at 2:10 PM, Martin Sulkowski wrote: Hi Everyone Does anyone know if there is a template or ?? for following situation.Being cabinetmaker I do always the same jobs as kicks , cabinets , doors etc for various people. I need 1st a timer to keep track of the labour plus 2nda way to keep track of the costs . Then I like to see the real costs per lm of cabinets or per drawer and being able to 3d compare these costs between various customers or employees . Any suggestions if this is possible on filemaker and how much it will cost are greatly appreciated. Martin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au Roger P Kortas Haiyan Kortas PH: 61 8 08 9381 4046 Mob: 0413 307995 rkor...@iinet.net.au roger.kor...@wanews.com.au ro...@rkortas.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: filemaker
On 19/05/2009, at 2:10 PM, Martin Sulkowski wrote: Hi Everyone Does anyone know if there is a template or ?? for following situation.Being cabinetmaker I do always the same jobs as kicks , cabinets , doors etc for various people. I need 1st a timer to keep track of the labour plus 2nda way to keep track of the costs . Then I like to see the real costs per lm of cabinets or per drawer and being able to 3d compare these costs between various customers or employees . There are several templates which come with Filemaker Pro, each of which will do part of what you want, but none which will do it all. To do it all, you will have to learn enough about Filemaker Pro to do it yourself, or pay someone to do it for you. Alternatively, you could look at something like http://www.briefcase.net.au/ . This is an all-purpose job management system written entirely in FMP. It's a little expensive at $495, but it seems to be well-written, and costs a lot less than paying someone to develop a solution for you. You can download a 30-day trial and see it it suits. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
filemaker reply to Peter
Hi Peter Just had a short look at briefcase .raising more questions ...What is the difference to filemaker ? ...and do you know a good timetracking software which integrates with filemaker / moneyworks or briefcase Thanks Martin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: filemaker
Hi... Yes, you could do it on FileMaker, or try some of the commercial offerings like iBiz (free 10 day trial) http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibiz/index.php Not sure how it goes for tracking multiple employees though. Also, I believe Bento has a time billing template. Thanks, Shay On 19/05/2009 2:10 PM, Martin Sulkowski wrote: Hi Everyone Does anyone know if there is a template or ?? for following situation.Being cabinetmaker I do always the same jobs as kicks , cabinets , doors etc for various people. I need 1st a timer to keep track of the labour plus 2nd a way to keep track of the costs . Then I like to see the real costs per lm of cabinets or per drawer and being able to 3d compare these costs between various customers or employees . Any suggestions if this is possible on filemaker and how much it will cost are greatly appreciated. Martin -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer The love of liberty is the love Opinions for hire [POQ] of others; the love of power is http://newtonslore.com/fnord the love of ourselves - Hazlitt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Filemaker on the iPhone or iPod Touch - FMTouch
Hi Wamug folks. Has anyone tried at FMTouch yet, for running Filemaker apps on the iPhone / iPod Touch? http://www.fmtouch.com/ Cheers, Derek PS. $89.99. Ouch. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker on the iPhone or iPod Touch - FMTouch
On 06/02/2009, at 7:51 AM, Derek Y-E wrote: Hi Wamug folks. Has anyone tried at FMTouch yet, for running Filemaker apps on the iPhone / iPod Touch? http://www.fmtouch.com/ Cheers, Derek PS. $89.99. Ouch. That's the problem for me. Seeing that I don't really have the need for FM on my iPhone, $90 ($US to boot!) is a pretty hefty testing fee. I admit the product looks nice though. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Filemaker on the iPhone or iPod Touch - FMTouch
Hi Derek - yes I have it and there are a few 'issues' despite all their marketing hype: you _do_ need to redesign your layouts for the smaller screen of course but FMtouch doesn't listen to their own guidelines (well they aren't exactly their own but are recommended by them). There is a table view available on FM-touch that is almost unreadable because of the font size but also their use of margins; or lack of them. But table views translated to FMtouch behave more like List-view layouts with only one record viewable at a time. I haven't chased this up on any of the forums yet. Synch with a reasonable sized DB does take time - I have a DB with about 36k records in one of its tables and the initial sync takes probably 20min although I haven't timed it precisely, preferring to let it get on with it. Any changes in your layouts involve wiping all the data and resynching. I have another DB that really should be in the main DB but hasn't got there yet mainly because it works quite fine that way as an external DB on the laptop; not so on FMtouch. So until I sort that out I am living with missing fields. Some fields don't behave as you'd like either: I have a scrollable text field that is very unpredictable on the iPhone. The scroll bar is not visible so there is considerable frustration in jumping between edit mode and browse when you try to read it; for some reason it seems to have become fixed at about 2 lines in the FMtouch version of the layout and there also seems to be a problem with moving between records with the text in that field persisting from one record to the next! Weird stuff! Scripting and calculated fields are not fully supported as you'll know but they are improving. And there is integration with resident apps like your address book and Mail; and Safari if you want it. So far I am only using FMtouch to look stuff up not to edit or add records so my needs are pretty simple but even so I have a way to go before I can say I'm happy with it… I suppose on the positive side (for me) - it only cost $75 when I bought it ;) And I've grown fonder of FM Mobile (in all its simplicity) that I still use occasionally on the Palm peter meyer 0408 902349 pmo...@people.net.au On 06/02/2009, at 7:51 AM, Derek Y-E wrote: Hi Wamug folks. Has anyone tried at FMTouch yet, for running Filemaker apps on the iPhone / iPod Touch? http://www.fmtouch.com/ Cheers, Derek PS. $89.99. Ouch. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Question
Hi Peter, Thanks for taking the time to respond. One particular layout I was trying to achieve had more fields than records! Your response forced me to go back and have another look at how I could achieve what I needed. The little grey cells, to quote Hercule Poirot eventually kicked in. I have increased the depth of the body and stacked the fields for a record. The end result will do the trick. Thanks to others for their input. Norman Leslie Bunbury nwles...@mac.com On 04/02/2009, at 8:08 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 03/02/2009, at 6:11 PM, Norman Leslie wrote: Hi Folks, I haven't used FileMaker in a couple of years, so I am a little rusty. I have checked FileMaker Support and Knowledge Base pages, as well as a general Google inquiry but couldn't find what I was looking for. I would like to create a Report Layout with the records in columns and fields in rows - this is not an option in any of the Layout Templates, where the fields are in columns and the records in rows. Can someone put me out of my misery? This is for a project I'm doing for the Bunbury Entertainment Centre on a volunteer basis. Thanks in advance Norm Leslie Bunbury Filemaker's Layout Mode does not support this in any way. In fact I'm struggling to think of any database tool that does. By their very nature, you are always going to have many more records than fields, so a vertical arrangement of records displaying a set number of fields (allowing endless scrolling) is the natural and obvious approach. It's also much easier to make sense of. Do you have any examples of the model you are trying to reproduce? -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
FileMaker Question
Hi Folks, I haven't used FileMaker in a couple of years, so I am a little rusty. I have checked FileMaker Support and Knowledge Base pages, as well as a general Google inquiry but couldn't find what I was looking for. I would like to create a Report Layout with the records in columns and fields in rows - this is not an option in any of the Layout Templates, where the fields are in columns and the records in rows. Can someone put me out of my misery? This is for a project I'm doing for the Bunbury Entertainment Centre on a volunteer basis. Thanks in advance Norm Leslie Bunbury -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Question
On 03/02/2009, at 6:11 PM, Norman Leslie wrote: Hi Folks, I haven't used FileMaker in a couple of years, so I am a little rusty. I have checked FileMaker Support and Knowledge Base pages, as well as a general Google inquiry but couldn't find what I was looking for. I would like to create a Report Layout with the records in columns and fields in rows - this is not an option in any of the Layout Templates, where the fields are in columns and the records in rows. Can someone put me out of my misery? This is for a project I'm doing for the Bunbury Entertainment Centre on a volunteer basis. Thanks in advance Norm Leslie Bunbury Filemaker's Layout Mode does not support this in any way. In fact I'm struggling to think of any database tool that does. By their very nature, you are always going to have many more records than fields, so a vertical arrangement of records displaying a set number of fields (allowing endless scrolling) is the natural and obvious approach. It's also much easier to make sense of. Do you have any examples of the model you are trying to reproduce? -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Question
Hehe... Just a very silly idea call it Irish lateral thinking... Can you rotate the text 90 degrees in all the fields/boxes... Then print in landscape layout... Sorry, sometimes I just can't help myself ;) Cheers Neil (who has never even used Filemaker) -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 4/2/09 8:08 AM, Peter Hinchliffe at hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 03/02/2009, at 6:11 PM, Norman Leslie wrote: Hi Folks, I haven't used FileMaker in a couple of years, so I am a little rusty. I have checked FileMaker Support and Knowledge Base pages, as well as a general Google inquiry but couldn't find what I was looking for. I would like to create a Report Layout with the records in columns and fields in rows - this is not an option in any of the Layout Templates, where the fields are in columns and the records in rows. Can someone put me out of my misery? This is for a project I'm doing for the Bunbury Entertainment Centre on a volunteer basis. Thanks in advance Norm Leslie Bunbury Filemaker's Layout Mode does not support this in any way. In fact I'm struggling to think of any database tool that does. By their very nature, you are always going to have many more records than fields, so a vertical arrangement of records displaying a set number of fields (allowing endless scrolling) is the natural and obvious approach. It's also much easier to make sense of. Do you have any examples of the model you are trying to reproduce? -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: FileMaker Question
On 04/02/2009, at 8:28 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hehe... Just a very silly idea call it Irish lateral thinking... Can you rotate the text 90 degrees in all the fields/boxes... Then print in landscape layout... Sorry, sometimes I just can't help myself ;) Cheers Yes, you can do that, but it won't really solve the problem. The records will still be listed vertically. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
filemaker server 9 advanced admin console ??
Hi Guys I thought I would ask the question here before I use my 1 free support call!! I installed filemaker server 9 advanced which seemed to go fine but then the admin console gets an error when trying to start, I get and Admin Server Connection error, as it can not connect to the admin server! Has anyone any ideas? regards Roger -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker help please
hi Folks under pressure a few years ago i changed from Panorama to Filemaker and although it does the job i find it so frustrating at times. The biggest headache is with searches... with Panorama I could search for say 'big' and not 'red' and not 'green' but with Filemaker i have to search big and blue, big and white, big and yellow, big and brownetc etc etc. The again with Panorama if i had forgotten something i could then search within the results found but with Filemaker i have to start again. Anyway that's how it seems to me...i would love or someone to tell me i'm wrong and point me to something i've missed as i have a decision to make either convert my database back to Panorama or upgrade to Filemaker 9 Of course any other advice welcome Yvonne -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker help please
On 25/06/2008, at 7:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi Folks under pressure a few years ago i changed from Panorama to Filemaker and although it does the job i find it so frustrating at times. The biggest headache is with searches... with Panorama I could search for say 'big' and not 'red' and not 'green' but with Filemaker i have to search big and blue, big and white, big and yellow, big and brownetc etc etc. The again with Panorama if i had forgotten something i could then search within the results found but with Filemaker i have to start again. Anyway that's how it seems to me...i would love or someone to tell me i'm wrong and point me to something i've missed as i have a decision to make either convert my database back to Panorama or upgrade to Filemaker 9 Of course any other advice welcome When you are performing a (non-scripted) search in Filemaker, make sure you have the grey status area exposed on the left hand side of the window. Enter Find Mode, and type (using your example) big into your search field. Go to the Requests Menu and choose Add New Request. Type red into your search field and click the Omit checkbox in the Status Area. To the same for every other term you wish to omit from the search. The Filemaker Help covers this quite well (Finding records except those matching criteria, for example). -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker help please
Would the Filemaker announcement yesterday that the cost of upgrades has been reduced by $100 for FM Pro9 and $200 for FM Pro9 Advanced influence your decision? ;) http://www.filemaker.com.au/emails/ As Peter Hinchclife has said you can include multiple 'omit' requests in a search. and, of course you can omit multiple records from a found set after sorting it; I don't know if you can 'extend a found set' by doing doing a search using the 'omit' criterion. (I should try it?) peter meyer 0408 902349 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 25/06/2008, at 7:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi Folks under pressure a few years ago i changed from Panorama to Filemaker and although it does the job i find it so frustrating at times. The biggest headache is with searches... with Panorama I could search for say 'big' and not 'red' and not 'green' but with Filemaker i have to search big and blue, big and white, big and yellow, big and brownetc etc etc. The again with Panorama if i had forgotten something i could then search within the results found but with Filemaker i have to start again. Anyway that's how it seems to me...i would love or someone to tell me i'm wrong and point me to something i've missed as i have a decision to make either convert my database back to Panorama or upgrade to Filemaker 9 Of course any other advice welcome Yvonne -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker Pro Server Problem
On 05/12/2007, at 10:11 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys I have a Filemaker 8 advanced server here running instant web publishing hosting 7 databases. On occasions I am getting an error 13 when trying to open 2 of these database. I am running this on an xServe on 10.3.9 I have done a search but have found no help as of yet, perhaps I am using the wrong search pattern! Does anyone have any ideas? Regards Roger Filemaker Error 13 says that an object or file is in use. I presume you have tried stopping and starting Filemaker Server. Have you tried closing the server and opening the files directly into Filemaker? There may be some scripts not executing completely, active fields, etc. A difficult one to solve remotely. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker Pro Server Problem
Hi Guys I have a Filemaker 8 advanced server here running instant web publishing hosting 7 databases. On occasions I am getting an error 13 when trying to open 2 of these database. I am running this on an xServe on 10.3.9 I have done a search but have found no help as of yet, perhaps I am using the wrong search pattern! Does anyone have any ideas? Regards Roger -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fwd: FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more
For those not on a mailing list from FileMaker, this may be of interest. The update for v 8.5 is not due till December, and will still not fix the instant web publishing feature - for more details follow the link at the bottom of this page. Norm Leslie 54 Dunstan Street Bunbury W.A. Australia6230 08-9791-3470 0429-91-3470 mobile [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: FileMaker, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2 November 2007 1:33:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more Reply-To: FileMaker, Inc. reply-923baff3f5- [EMAIL PROTECTED] FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more FileMaker has released FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 and FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 Advanced, available now via a downloadable update. The 9.0v2 update provides compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard as described below, and other features, and is recommended for all users. Here is a list of other fixes in the 9.0v2 update that developers will be most interested in: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard): The application no longer crashes when creating files if the system language and region do not match. General Fixes: Mac OS X: Get(SystemVersion) now returns the correct version on Mac OS X operating systems ending with double digit revision numbers, i.e. 10.4.10. The database consistency check initiated on launch will no longer incorrectly report that a database is damaged for some databases that can be opened and used without any problems. Printing Fixes: The update addresses issues which cause the application to crash when a page range is specified. Relationships: A relationship with a global field now returns all related records if the value of the other key is empty. For a complete list of fixes please refer to the updater Read Me or FileMaker downloads at http://www.filemaker.com/support/downloads/index.html Click here for the details and to download the FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 and FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 Advanced Leopard update now. Please note that this update does not fix issues with the FileMaker Pro 9 Instant Web Publishing (IWP) feature running on Leopard. We intend to make IWP compatible with Leopard in an update expected in December 2007. We expect to deliver a Leopard compatibility update for our Server products in early 2008. FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced currently do not deploy properly on Leopard. In the meantime, FileMaker Pro 9 and FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced clients running on Leopard do work with FileMaker Server and Server Advanced running on Tiger or earlier versions of Mac OS X. For timely news on the availability of compatibility updates for IWP, and for FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced, please subscribe to FileMaker News. Click here for info on earlier versions of FileMaker software and Mac OS X Leopard. -The FileMaker Team If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with Unsubscribe in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe FileMaker, Inc. 5201 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, California 95054 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibilityand more
Shame there's no support for v7 on the way. To be fair, it is software from 2004. Time flies so fast... T. On 2/11/07 8:59 AM, Norman Leslie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those not on a mailing list from FileMaker, this may be of interest. The update for v 8.5 is not due till December, and will still not fix the instant web publishing feature - for more details follow the link at the bottom of this page. Norm Leslie 54 Dunstan Street Bunbury W.A. Australia6230 08-9791-3470 0429-91-3470 mobile [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Begin forwarded message: From: FileMaker, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2 November 2007 1:33:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more Reply-To: FileMaker, Inc. reply-923baff3f5- [EMAIL PROTECTED] FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more FileMaker has released FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 and FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 Advanced, available now via a downloadable update. The 9.0v2 update provides compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard as described below, and other features, and is recommended for all users. Here is a list of other fixes in the 9.0v2 update that developers will be most interested in: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard): The application no longer crashes when creating files if the system language and region do not match. General Fixes: Mac OS X: Get(SystemVersion) now returns the correct version on Mac OS X operating systems ending with double digit revision numbers, i.e. 10.4.10. The database consistency check initiated on launch will no longer incorrectly report that a database is damaged for some databases that can be opened and used without any problems. Printing Fixes: The update addresses issues which cause the application to crash when a page range is specified. Relationships: A relationship with a global field now returns all related records if the value of the other key is empty. For a complete list of fixes please refer to the updater Read Me or FileMaker downloads at http://www.filemaker.com/support/downloads/index.html Click here for the details and to download the FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 and FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 Advanced Leopard update now. Please note that this update does not fix issues with the FileMaker Pro 9 Instant Web Publishing (IWP) feature running on Leopard. We intend to make IWP compatible with Leopard in an update expected in December 2007. We expect to deliver a Leopard compatibility update for our Server products in early 2008. FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced currently do not deploy properly on Leopard. In the meantime, FileMaker Pro 9 and FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced clients running on Leopard do work with FileMaker Server and Server Advanced running on Tiger or earlier versions of Mac OS X. For timely news on the availability of compatibility updates for IWP, and for FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced, please subscribe to FileMaker News. Click here for info on earlier versions of FileMaker software and Mac OS X Leopard. -The FileMaker Team If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with Unsubscribe in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe FileMaker, Inc. 5201 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, California 95054 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FileMaker import question
Sorry for hijacking an Apple list for a FileMaker question - but: Does anyone know if FileMaker Pro (v7) can import a folder full of xls files as separate records? I can import one record at a time easily enough, but the import folder option doesn't recognise the xls files. Maybe an automator script ... Thanks, T. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker and Leopard
Postings on one of the online forums, and I can not find it again now!, reports that Filemaker 5 and 6 seems fine with Leopard. Severin Crisp Assoc Professor R Severin Crisp, FIP, CPhys, FAIP 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia. Phone (08) 9842 1950 (Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FileMaker Issue
Hi, In light of Toby's posting, here is a link to what FMPro has to say http://www.filemaker.com/support/leopard.html They don't intend to do anything for those of us who are using anything but the latest versions!! Norm Leslie 54 Dunstan Street Bunbury W.A. Australia6230 08-9791-3470 0429-91-3470 mobile [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FileMaker Issue
Well, I was going to pick up a copy of Leopard this arvo. I am running FM 7 and 8.5 and I don't have time to upgrade FM or downgrade OSX if there are issues. Dudley Gager On 26/10/2007, at 11:32 AM, Norman Leslie wrote: Hi, In light of Toby's posting, here is a link to what FMPro has to say http://www.filemaker.com/support/leopard.html They don't intend to do anything for those of us who are using anything but the latest versions!! Norm Leslie 54 Dunstan Street Bunbury W.A. Australia6230 08-9791-3470 0429-91-3470 mobile [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FileMaker question
Is it possible to do conditional printing in FileMaker Pro 7? My husband wants to print labels for a few records from a database. I still use FoxPro in Classic and can print just the records that meet a certain condition. I can't see a way to do this in FileMaker. Diana -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FileMaker question
Find the required records, then print records being browsed Rod on 2/10/07 11:22 AM, Diana Graham Stevens at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible to do conditional printing in FileMaker Pro 7? My husband wants to print labels for a few records from a database. I still use FoxPro in Classic and can print just the records that meet a certain condition. I can't see a way to do this in FileMaker. Diana -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam¹s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 681 256 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://web.mac.com/blitto/iWeb/ The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker Pro Migration Question
You know how you see a name and think it's familiar but your not sure where... When this topic e-mail cropped from two mailing lists in one day I though hang on a second... Hi Alexia! Small world, hope the other suggestions are able to solve your problem! Thanks, David Moyle -- Bertram, Western Australia E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leviathan - The Blue Beast -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alexia Langley Sent: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 11:36 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Filemaker Pro Migration Question Hey all, This is a question which should have a fairly obvious answer, however I require confirmation from external sources regarding this specific situation. Previously we had an OS X fileserver for all the macs to access their data. (shared via AFP). Within one of the specific group folders lies a bunch of Filemaker Pro 6 and 8 databases. These databases are all interlinked within various folder and subfolders, spread all throughout the hierarchy of this specific group folder. Recently we migrated all the Mac data onto a Windows File Server (for centralized storage). The mac data is being shared via AFP using Extreme Z IP. In migrating the data, it seems that the relationships between the filemaker pro 6 files were lost, and therefore these files needed to be re-linked manually. I believe this is because filemaker pro 6 used hard links for relationships, as opposed to filemaker pro 8 which uses relative paths (?). What I would like to find out is if there is an easy or quick way to re-link all the filemaker pro 6 files, when migrating the data from one file server to another, or whether the only option is to manually re-define the broken relationships? And if we were to migrate this data again to a different server in the future, and they weren't upgraded to version 8, are we likely to face this issue again? __ Alexia Langley Senior Mac Support Officer Institute for Child Health Research (Company Limited by Guarantee ACN 009 278 755) Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008 Ph 61 8 9489 7971, Fax 61 8 9489 7700 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ # This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal # -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker Pro Migration Question
On 07/08/2007, at 11:36 AM, Alexia Langley wrote: Hey all, This is a question which should have a fairly obvious answer, however I require confirmation from external sources regarding this specific situation. Previously we had an OS X fileserver for all the macs to access their data. (shared via AFP). Within one of the specific group folders lies a bunch of Filemaker Pro 6 and 8 databases. These databases are all interlinked within various folder and subfolders, spread all throughout the hierarchy of this specific group folder. Should I infer from this that you are not serving the files from Filemaker Server? If this is the case, now is the time to do it. I think the problem stem from the fact that your solution files are spread between various folders and subfolders. The file reference structure on Windows is different from that on Mac, so the Mac path descriptions won't make sense to Windows and will have to be re- defined for each path. It is MUCH better to keep all your FMP files in the same folder. You just have to look at the various file references in your ,fp7 files to see the problem. Without knowing more of the details of your setup it is difficult to comment further. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker Pro Migration Question
Hey all, This is a question which should have a fairly obvious answer, however I require confirmation from external sources regarding this specific situation. Previously we had an OS X fileserver for all the macs to access their data. (shared via AFP). Within one of the specific group folders lies a bunch of Filemaker Pro 6 and 8 databases. These databases are all interlinked within various folder and subfolders, spread all throughout the hierarchy of this specific group folder. Recently we migrated all the Mac data onto a Windows File Server (for centralized storage). The mac data is being shared via AFP using Extreme Z IP. In migrating the data, it seems that the relationships between the filemaker pro 6 files were lost, and therefore these files needed to be re-linked manually. I believe this is because filemaker pro 6 used hard links for relationships, as opposed to filemaker pro 8 which uses relative paths (?). What I would like to find out is if there is an easy or quick way to re-link all the filemaker pro 6 files, when migrating the data from one file server to another, or whether the only option is to manually re-define the broken relationships? And if we were to migrate this data again to a different server in the future, and they weren't upgraded to version 8, are we likely to face this issue again? __ Alexia Langley Senior Mac Support Officer Institute for Child Health Research (Company Limited by Guarantee ACN 009 278 755) Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008 Ph 61 8 9489 7971, Fax 61 8 9489 7700 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ # This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal # -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FileMaker 9
Seems like FileMaker 9 has been announced... http://www.filemaker.com/ - Matt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker Developer needed
Hi WAMUGers The Science Teachers Assn of WA is looking at getting a developer to update their database. Please do you have any suggestions apart from Peter Hinchcliffe who is snowed under? ³ supplier of a membership database for our association. STAWA is an association of science teachers in WA based in Osborne Park. We currently run a mac network with a Filemaker Pro database that does not meet our current needs. I invite you to submit a quote for the development and supply of a membership database that has the capability of talking to our new website and our MYOB accounts package. ³ Ta Rod Blitvich -- Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam¹s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Ideas 0409 681 256 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://web.mac.com/blitto/iWeb/ -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FileMaker 7 - hair turning grey
For some reason, there seems to be no method of specifying the target table I want to import data into (from another FileMaker file). After some online searching, it seems obvious the function is included in FileMaker 8 ... I just can't find the function in 7. It seems completely insane that I can't choose which table I want to import data into ... If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong I'd really appreciate a heads up. Cheers, Tobes. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FileMaker 7 - hair turning grey
On 17/04/2007, at 7:08 PM, Oldham, Toby wrote: For some reason, there seems to be no method of specifying the target table I want to import data into (from another FileMaker file). After some online searching, it seems obvious the function is included in FileMaker 8 ... I just can't find the function in 7. It seems completely insane that I can't choose which table I want to import data into ... If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong I'd really appreciate a heads up. Cheers, Tobes. In Filemaker 7 and later, layouts and tables are inextricably linked, to the point that when you create a new table in a Filemaker file, a new default layout for that table is also created. You simply need to make sure that you are on that layout (or another layout based on that table) when you import the data. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker Question
On 24/11/2006, at 12:22 PM, Roger P Kortas wrote: Hi Guys Does anyone have some hints on how to get a user when they log in to go to a particular layout automatically per their user name?? Any help would be wonderful. Regards Roger What version of Filemaker are you using? Things are very different between version 6 or earlier, and version 7 or later. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
Re: Filemaker Question
Hi Peter Yes I should have said that, I am using 7 and server 8! regards Roger Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Re: Filemaker Question Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:44:03 +0800 On 24/11/2006, at 12:22 PM, Roger P Kortas wrote: Hi Guys Does anyone have some hints on how to get a user when they log in to go to a particular layout automatically per their user name?? Any help would be wonderful. Regards Roger What version of Filemaker are you using? Things are very different between version 6 or earlier, and version 7 or later. -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker Question
Hi Guys Does anyone have some hints on how to get a user when they log in to go to a particular layout automatically per their user name?? Any help would be wonderful. Regards Roger
Re: Filemaker
On 07/12/2005, at 11:06 AM, Peter Meyer wrote: it would seem to be a simple query but how do you create a formula in FMpro 8 that will calculate ages accurately - all the options/ permutations of DATE functions i have tried have a problem with leap-years ie they will calculate ages accurately for birth-dates _not_ in a leap-year but for those people born in a leap-year, they have to wait for an extra day to grow older. so, eg: if someone had a birthday yesterday, born in 2000 they would not be calculated to be 5 years old until today whereas someone born on 6/12/2001 would have had their 4th birthday yesterday. I have seen some incredibly complex solutions to this problem, but I can't really see what's wrong with the simple and straightforward approach of Int ( (Get ( CurrentDate ) - Birthdate) / 365.25 ) -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
Re: Filemaker
no it still has the problem - it's fine with calculating age when the DOB is in a normal year but fails for, say 1940 [a case of you have to have been born yesterday to have a birthday today :^)] i hadn't tried *Int* but had used other functions (eg floor, truncate) with ( (Get ( CurrentDate ) - Birthdate) / 365.25 ) - but there presumably wouldn't be any reason to expect that to be the offending part anyway? and i have also checked out the pre-March aspects now and no, it doesn't disappear there; just shifts the problem from the leap-year DOBs to the others; except for Feb 29! as you imply: maybe the *solution* is to do something else and somehow flag the likely problem dates on the instance of a particular calculation - and resort to a bit of manual, sorry - mental arithmetic! thanks anyway… On 08/12/2005, at 7:59 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 07/12/2005, at 11:06 AM, Peter Meyer wrote: it would seem to be a simple query but how do you create a formula in FMpro 8 that will calculate ages accurately - all the options/ permutations of DATE functions i have tried have a problem with leap-years ie they will calculate ages accurately for birth-dates _not_ in a leap-year but for those people born in a leap-year, they have to wait for an extra day to grow older. so, eg: if someone had a birthday yesterday, born in 2000 they would not be calculated to be 5 years old until today whereas someone born on 6/12/2001 would have had their 4th birthday yesterday. I have seen some incredibly complex solutions to this problem, but I can't really see what's wrong with the simple and straightforward approach of Int ( (Get ( CurrentDate ) - Birthdate) / 365.25 ) -- Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Fax (618) 9332 0913 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. mousepeter meyer 0408 902349 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Filemaker
it would seem to be a simple query but how do you create a formula in FMpro 8 that will calculate ages accurately - all the options/ permutations of DATE functions i have tried have a problem with leap- years ie they will calculate ages accurately for birth-dates _not_ in a leap-year but for those people born in a leap-year, they have to wait for an extra day to grow older. so, eg: if someone had a birthday yesterday, born in 2000 they would not be calculated to be 5 years old until today whereas someone born on 6/12/2001 would have had their 4th birthday yesterday. i haven't tested this for birth-dates pre-Feb 29 but would suspect they might be OK? (i even tried to make allowance for the 100-year discrepancy) is this a FM problem per se? or just my own inadequacy? is there a simple solution or does it require a somewhat complex calculation to account for leap-years? (Excel also seems to have the same problem.) incidentally, if anyone would like a copy of FMpro 6, i have one (with manuals etc) - quite legitimate as i upgraded to 8 with a full version. peter meyer 0408 902349 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Filemaker
All you have to do is drop the Excel speadsheet onto the Filemaker Application Icon. It will open a wizard to match fields and away you go. -- All the best Greg Sharp President/Webmaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] Australian Mac Users Group (AUSMUG) http://www.australian.macusersgroup.org On 11/11/05 6:21 PM, thefrogs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another for File maker Is there an easy way to transfer Excel spread sheet to Filemaker 7 other than fully creating the page and going box by box
FileMaker Pro help please
Hi there, I am currently running FileMaker 6 on 10.3.9 and have a database of info for a group of people and would like to add a small photo of each person to their record. is this possible and if so HELP!!! Also. if i export records or create new dbases etc the file shows as .fp5.. why not fp6? Yvonne
Re: FileMaker Pro help please
Hi Yvonne, I think it displays .fp5 so it'll run on FM server 5.5 . There is no Server version 6, it jumps from 5.5 to 7, and version 7 converts the databases so that FileMaker 6 can't use them. In a less confusing nutshell: - FileMaker 6 files work with FileMaker Server 5.5 - FileMaker 7 files work with FileMaker Server 7 I think FileMaker 6 allows you to include containers for graphics ... any developers out there clarified that for you yet? Cheers, Tobes. On 10/11/2005, at 12:15 PM, wyvern wrote: Hi there, I am currently running FileMaker 6 on 10.3.9 and have a database of info for a group of people and would like to add a small photo of each person to their record. is this possible and if so HELP!!! Also. if i export records or create new dbases etc the file shows as .fp5.. why not fp6? Yvonne -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
