Anything that interrupts FileMaker processes preventing it from completing transactions or closing files, may corrupt or damage those files. Files are not closed properly when a file is open and then: � External power is interrupted, such as shutting down the computer abruptly � FileMaker Pro or the ebase� run-time application runs into a problem and presents a dialog that requires the user to quit the application (for example, disk-read error or file-damaged error) � Another application (or the system software) crashes, causing FileMaker Pro or ebase� to crash � FileMaker Pro freezes, forcing a manual restart of the computer � A manual restart is made for some other reason Note: In all of these cases, not only is the active file damaged by being improperly closed, but so are all unlocked local files that may have been open at the same time. Files opened across the network from a still-powered remote computer are not damaged because the remote FileMaker Pro application is still open. Restore From Your Backups. Do Not Recover! To address problems caused by damaged files, FileMaker Pro provides two built-in mechanisms for restoring damaged databases: AutoRepair and Recover.(AutoRepair occurs when the file is opened. Recover is a command you choose from the File menu.) We do not recommend, nor do we support, the use of FileMaker's Recover function to recover damaged ebase� files. There are rare but real instances where the FileMaker Recover function does not correctly recover damaged databases. To make matters worse, it's frequently impossible to tell when these problems occur. Often the only symptoms that a problem has occurred are inexplicable problems showing up over time in the performance and reliability of the database. It is far preferable to restore the damaged files (from your most recent backup) than to attempt a FileMaker Recover. Again, ebase� does not support the use of the FileMaker Recover procedure. -------------------------------------------- ebase -Free relationship management software for nonprofits http://www.ebase.org -------------------------------------------- Clif Graves, Programmer TechRocks RR4 Box 2000 Winthrop ME 04364 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] eFax: 425.790.2058 Web: http://www.techrocks.org -------------------------------------------- "If you experience any problems with this site it is normal" disclaimer found on FM Database Solutions Website
