Learn to use Filemaker Pro

2018-03-04 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Filemaker Pro

2013-10-28 Thread Brett Curtis
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

Re: Filemaker Pro

2013-10-28 Thread Daniel Kerr
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

Re: Filemaker Pro

2013-10-28 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: FileMaker Pro question

2013-01-12 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

FileMaker Pro question

2013-01-10 Thread wyvern
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

Legacy copy of Filemaker Pro

2012-12-31 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Legacy copy of Filemaker Pro

2012-12-31 Thread 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 Hinchliffe

Re: Filemaker Transfer to Different Computer

2012-07-26 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Filemaker 12 released

2012-04-04 Thread Daniel Kerr
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

Re: Filemaker 12 released

2012-04-04 Thread Ronda Brown
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

Re: Filemaker 12 released

2012-04-04 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Filemaker activation

2011-08-02 Thread Severin Crisp
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

Re: Filemaker activation

2011-08-02 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Filemaker activation

2011-08-02 Thread David Noel
-- 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

Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad

2011-08-01 Thread Chris Burton
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

Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad

2011-07-31 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Filemaker Go on and iPad

2011-07-30 Thread Chris Burton
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

Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad

2011-07-30 Thread Ronda Brown
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

Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad

2011-07-30 Thread Chris Burton
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

Re: Filemaker Go on and iPad

2011-07-30 Thread Peter Meyer
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

FileMaker for iOS Development

2011-04-16 Thread cm
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

Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-13 Thread cm
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

Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-13 Thread Adrian Skehan
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

Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-13 Thread cm
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

Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-13 Thread Adrian Skehan
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

Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-13 Thread cm
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

Re: FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-13 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

FileMaker Mobile 2.1

2011-04-12 Thread Adrian Skehan
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

Re: Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-07 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
, 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

Re: Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-06 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
. 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

Re: Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-06 Thread Bill Parker
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

Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-05 Thread Bill Parker
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

Re: Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-05 Thread Ronda Brown
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

Re: Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-05 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Preview and Filemaker

2010-12-05 Thread Bill Parker
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

Re: Filemaker query

2010-10-25 Thread Peter Meyer
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

Re: Filemaker query

2010-10-25 Thread Severin Crisp
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

Filemaker query

2010-10-24 Thread Severin Crisp
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

Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-27 Thread Chris Burton
? 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

Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-27 Thread Daniel Kerr
--- 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

Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-27 Thread Chris Burton
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

Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-27 Thread Daniel Kerr
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

Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-25 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-25 Thread Bill Parker
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

Re: Filemaker Pro upgrades

2010-08-25 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
, 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

Re: ipad and filemaker

2010-08-24 Thread Chris Burton
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

Re: ipad and filemaker

2010-08-23 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
, 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

Re: ipad and filemaker

2010-08-23 Thread John Thompson
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

ipad and filemaker

2010-08-22 Thread Chris Burton
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

Re: ipad and filemaker

2010-08-22 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: ipad and filemaker

2010-08-22 Thread Chris Burton
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

FileMaker Developer Wanted

2009-06-08 Thread Rob Findlay
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

Re: FileMaker Developer Wanted

2009-06-08 Thread James / Hans Kunz
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

Re: FileMaker Developer Wanted

2009-06-08 Thread Rob Findlay
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

Re: filemaker reply to Peter

2009-05-21 Thread David Moyle
: 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

Re: filemaker reply to Peter

2009-05-21 Thread Martin Sulkowski
- 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

filemaker

2009-05-19 Thread Martin Sulkowski
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

Re: filemaker

2009-05-19 Thread Roger Kortas
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

Re: filemaker

2009-05-19 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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 . There are several templates which come with Filemaker Pro, each of which will do part of what you want

filemaker reply to Peter

2009-05-19 Thread Martin Sulkowski
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

Re: filemaker

2009-05-19 Thread Shay Telfer
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

Filemaker on the iPhone or iPod Touch - FMTouch

2009-02-05 Thread Derek Y-E
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

Re: Filemaker on the iPhone or iPod Touch - FMTouch

2009-02-05 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Filemaker on the iPhone or iPod Touch - FMTouch

2009-02-05 Thread Peter Meyer
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

Re: FileMaker Question

2009-02-04 Thread Norman Leslie
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

FileMaker Question

2009-02-03 Thread Norman Leslie
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

Re: FileMaker Question

2009-02-03 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: FileMaker Question

2009-02-03 Thread Neil Houghton
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

Re: FileMaker Question

2009-02-03 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

filemaker server 9 advanced admin console ??

2008-07-16 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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

Filemaker help please

2008-06-25 Thread wyvern
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

Re: Filemaker help please

2008-06-25 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Filemaker help please

2008-06-25 Thread Peter Meyer
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

Re: Filemaker Pro Server Problem

2007-12-05 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Filemaker Pro Server Problem

2007-12-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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

Fwd: FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more

2007-11-01 Thread Norman Leslie
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

Re: FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibilityand more

2007-11-01 Thread Oldham, Toby
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

FileMaker import question

2007-11-01 Thread Oldham, Toby
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

Filemaker and Leopard

2007-10-27 Thread Severin Crisp
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

FileMaker Issue

2007-10-25 Thread Norman Leslie
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

Re: FileMaker Issue

2007-10-25 Thread Dudley Gager
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

FileMaker question

2007-10-01 Thread Diana Graham Stevens
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

Re: FileMaker question

2007-10-01 Thread Rod Blitvich
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

Re: Filemaker Pro Migration Question

2007-08-07 Thread David Moyle
, 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

Re: Filemaker Pro Migration Question

2007-08-07 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
. (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

Filemaker Pro Migration Question

2007-08-06 Thread Alexia Langley
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

FileMaker 9

2007-07-10 Thread Matthew Healey
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

2007-06-14 Thread Rod Blitvich
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

FileMaker 7 - hair turning grey

2007-04-17 Thread Oldham, Toby
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

Re: FileMaker 7 - hair turning grey

2007-04-17 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Filemaker Question

2006-11-27 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

Re: Filemaker Question

2006-11-27 Thread Roger P Kortas
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

Filemaker Question

2006-11-24 Thread Roger P Kortas
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

2005-12-08 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
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

2005-12-08 Thread Peter Meyer
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

Filemaker

2005-12-07 Thread Peter Meyer
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

Re: Filemaker

2005-11-11 Thread Greg Sharp
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

FileMaker Pro help please

2005-11-10 Thread wyvern
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

Re: FileMaker Pro help please

2005-11-10 Thread Toby Oldham
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

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