Upgrading & Migration

is there any script for converting one language to other. such as, converting an application in German to English.

I use a container to house a picture image.. when click is passive nothing.. but a empty container without an image brings up the audio recorder that doesn't work... not wanted! Thanks

Hi to All, I am migrating FM 6 files into FM 10 Using MDM(Meta Data Magic). when i generated issues i got issues list . From that issue list in some issues i am unable to understand how to rectify them .please let me know in detail what to do on these issues. Issues are: 1.External subscript hides window:What to do int it. 2.External subscript transfers focus to another file. 3.Go To Related Record (show only related) [sorted relationship] script step(here i saw on go to related script step "External file layout is checked" although taking "Current Layout"---What to do ? 4.Status(CurrentFileName) in script …

There's this old Mac G3 (OS 9.2) at the office where i recently discovered a very useful (for me) database made using FM3 and I trying to find a way of openning them in a newer version of the same program. Funny enough the "newer" version is the 6.0. How can I do it? I've tried exporting in many different available formats but all I always get on the newer version (which is in a computer running OS X Leopard) is a unreadable UNIX file. Is there anywhere I can maybe download Filemaker 4 (which seems to be compatible with the version 3)? That way I would be able to save it in FM4 format (which in turn is compatible with FM5 and so forth...). Upgrading is definitely …

I'm using FM Pro 11 Advanced Trial under Windows 7 Home Premium. I'm using a data base made previously made FM Pro 3 (I know!). Everything appears to be fine, except for printing reports. All data looks fine in the Preview, but...when it prints, no data from fields print. Headers are fine, footers are fine, static info (labels, lines, etc.) in the body are fine, but no data fields will print. The footer even prints the right totals, etc. I can export to Excel or PDF and all data is there. The problem is with the printing. I have tried on two different printers - Brother MFC 8860 (laser) and a Canon iP4600 (inkjet). Same results. I've also tried "remak…

I would like to start doing some development in FM11. There are some things that I would like to experiment with and debug before moving them into the daily pipeline. The apple computers in my cabinetshop at this time are not compliant with FM11. They are running on OSX 4. They are also only currently licensed for FM 9. My question relates to backward compatibility. I would like to eventually upgrade the computers in my shop but this could be a while before it happens. What happens when I try to open a file that was create in FM11 but try to do so with a FM9 license? Will it open at all? Are the FM11 specific functions just truncated in f…

Hello to All, I have migrated Pre version of FMP7 into FMP9 vession but i have not any idea of how to migrate FMP7 files into FMP10.Please let me know the Process and steps for doing this. Thanks, :

FM11 is generally not compatible with Windows 7 64bit computers. Most computers being sold today are 64 bit machines. Users have to have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate and then download and install an 'XP mode' virtual machine to use FM11 on their 64 bit computer. My prospective clients typically have their computer when they consider purchasing my software. In every case so far, they have Windows 7 Home Premium. I tell them they will have to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional and download the Windows XP virtual machine to use my product. I can't physically help them. I'm here and they could be anywhere in the world. I never hear from them agai…

Does anyone know if it's possible to install FileMaker Pro 6 and FileMaker Pro 11 simultaneously on a PC running Windows XP? I am in the process of (finally!) upgrading a database from 6 to 11, and I would like to check that everything works before removing FM 6. And I don't want to break my FM 6 installation as it's still being used daily while I check that the new database works. (I realize this is possible using virtualization software, but would prefer not to do this unless necessary). Thanks, Tom

Hi, I finally decided to update an old FP5 application to FM11. This application consists of 45 files (some interface files, rest data files). I have got most conversion bugs ironed out and the application works fine in FM11 except for start up. In FM6 it took about 1 minute to open the application (opening all files, transferring user ID). Now it takes about 3 minutes. I realize I am not using an ideal design by having 45 tables in 45 files. However, rewriting the application was not an option. I have used MetaDataMagic to clean up file references before conversion and also checked and cleaned up any remaining issues with file references. I use a startup s…

Does anyone know if filemaker pro version 7 will work with windows 7 I have filemaker pro 7 and need to change my computer but don't know if it will still work?? Thanks

Apologies if that has been covered a million times already but .... I have just installed Snow Leopard. Every time I open my FP7 files using FP9, the programme crashes. It's happened 10 times. Suggested solutions gratefully received! Thanks.

I noticed that both the version 10 and version 11 files both use .fp7 files. Where previous versions may have been .fp5 etc. If i was to upgrade to v11 on one PC on a network, but keep the others on v10, would that pose a problem? Does an existing file need to be converted for use with v11 from v10, or does it not matter if some PC have v10 or and others V11 when using the same DB file?

Hello, I couldnt find the answer anywhere for what I want to do, I tried googling, different search engines and yet, nothing that could help me... and I know that I will find the answer here. The company I am working on right now is using Filemaker 6 platform, they've been using it for years, now they want to upgrade into fmp11, What I basically have in mind is: can I convert 1 fp5 db that is already created into fp7 extension? the reason for me to doing this is to acelerate the process of creating the files, have the same field names so when the importing process from 1 db to another file comes out I dont have to worry about it too much, I dont care about the script…

Does anyone know whether FM 9 or 10 (not server versions) will be compatible with the final release version of Windows 7?

Hi there, I have a system I built a long time ago... Some things operate slowly because the main table has too many fields, and too many calculations.. I would like to move a lot of the fields over to a new 1:1 related table, but, I'm not sure how to approach the process, especially since scripts might be involved.. and I'm not sure how to most effectively move the data over... any suggestions??

I have a friend who upgraded filemaker from version 6 to version 10. When I open the file that was converted into version 10 it seems to take ages to open. The file is not that big (10mgb). Is there any sugestions.

In my agency, OmniForm was used for practically everything. Since then the simple 'filler' version of the program is no longer being offered, and licenses for a full version are being offered at 99$ a pop. We've called and asked them questions about purchasing a site license (twice) and they never called back. The last program update was issued in 2005. The writing is on the wall: OmniForm is being dropped. So now I have about 15 divisions and about 100+ OmniForm files to convert to FileMaker. To make things worse, each OmniForm file can have multiple pages. Each page can take upwards of about 2+ hours to convert (and thats not including porting all the saved …

We have just upgraded to v11 mainly because v10 had a serious bug where it wouldn't open unless the Filemaker Preferences folder was deleted, but I am starting to wonder whether we will need to upgrade again. Conditionals and Script Triggers are reasonably useful features from v9 and v10 but our business doesn't need anything much more complex than what we've got right now. Upgrading means spending money on the software and paying our contract IT guy to install it. I just wonder if the technology should fit the business or the business should just keep on buying the technology. Our IT guy says we have to keep upgrading because older versions cease to be suppor…

Hi I am running a basic invoice database and another contact database, which open on both FM 3 and 4 running on my old Mac under classic. Now I have a newer mac which runs 10.5.8 and I would quite like to migrate my databases so I can boot them up on this machine - which doesn't run classic. Having them on two machines is becoming a pain! If I buy the lowest version of FM that runs on OSX (I don't think I need the latest bells and whistles), could I then open these files and convert them to that version of FM successfully? O Or do I, as I have heard, need to go via an intermediate version of FM - and if so, which version(s)? Could someone kindly advise my upgra…

I got a call from someone who upgraded from 6 to 11 (dunno what procedure they used to upgrade) and is encountering "problems." I don't know what the problems are yet, I'm going over there tomorrow afternoon. I know I've seen upgrade/migration guides and "gotchas" around, but can't find them. What comes to mind are auto-resorting, null matches on relationships, and login account names. Anything else?

I have a client that is using FMP 5.5. He refuses to upgrade, but wants to transfer the existing database to a new machine (OS9 to Tiger). He only has an FMP 5.5 upgrade disk. I can't install that without an earlier version of FMP to upgrade from, the disk and key of which have been lost in time. Anyone have a pre-5.5 install available for transfer?

Hi all. I have recently developed a massive upgrade to an existing database. This includes dozens of new scripts, new tables, new relationships, new layouts and tons of new fields. We have completed system and user acceptance testing and are ready to move the changes into production. I am not sure of the best method to do this? Would it make more sense to save a clone of the updated database and copy all of the data from the current database into the new file? I would want to eliminate all auto-update options, i believe. Are there big risks involved in doing this? I was originally considering copying all of the changes over to the current file, but since th…

I have a client whose hard drive crashed. The client has two users, both single license users, not a volume license. They have been running FMP on a PC since 7 and are on 10, upgrading along the way. They no longer have the install files for 7 or for 8 or for 10 (though I have 10). But they have license keys for those versions. I know the an upgrade installer license key checks for previous versions, but does anyone know what it's looking for? I'm wondering if I can copy the installed version of FMP7 and 8 from the other machine onto the new machine and that will be recognized by the installer. Otherwise I'm wondering if anyone has PC installers for …

One of our desktop application was developed in FileMaker 5 (i.e it is multi-file application). Three years back we converted it to fp7 (multi-files) and is hosted on Fm server 8 and is accessed by user in FileMaker Pro 8. FileMaker Inc, is going to stop support for Filemaker 8, since sept 2010. Two questions here are 1. Should we upgrade to FM server 11 and FileMaker Pro 11? 2. Any modifcations are required in fp7 files to host the application using FM 11? Thanks in advance.

I'm running FM 5.5 pro currently in XP Pro and will be getting a new Windows 7 Pro machine. Any ideas if FM 5.5 will run in Windows 7? Now you might be asking, why am I still running 5.5? I built a pretty extensive DB setup and it works just fine in 5.5 and I don't make any major changes to the DB that require the advanced features of the newer versions. If it works, don't screw with it. Plus I already have all the required licenses, etc. And if I recall, there was some change around version 7 that would have made me do some extensive surgery to my DB to update it to the latest version.

Sorry, this is a bit off-topic but I couldn't find a category that this problem seemed to fit... When I try to open FMP9 Advanced, I see the initial "loading" screen briefly, and then suddenly the program isn't running anymore. No crash report notice appears. It was working fine earlier today, I haven't installed or updated anything since the last time it opened successfully. I tried removing my extensions and trashing all the com.filemaker prefs in ~/Library/Preferences. That didn't help. Tried reinstalling FMP9A, still doesn't work. Restarting did no good. Tried opening other FMPs I have installed (85.A, 9, and 10A) and they all opened normally. Switched to an…

I'm still in the process of upgrading these systems to 10, and I'm still a n00b, so... I've been asked to find out - if the email facility withing FMS10 is usable via IWP (I.e. does it work via a web published database) -If it uses SMTP W/ TLS/SSL or is it strictly an Exchange/MAPI connection (Please say SMTP! ) -If it looks for a default mail client, or is it strictly Outlook (please say it works with other mail clients, PLEASE! : ) I know this stuff is in the docs somewhere, but I"m not being given time to read the docs, so I'm hoping that very specific questions that require only almost boolean answers will be simple enough to answer that I won…

I just integrated three multi-table files into one multi-table file that contains all the tables from the originals, including scripts, VL's, etc. and insured all the relationships and portals worked on my MacBook Pro running OSX 10.6.2 and FM10. However, the solution now hosted with client software on a separate Mac (Mini) running OSX 10.5.x for a small network, upon opening the new file, it appears to be asking for the old files/tables. If I cancel out, the layouts say table missing, even though it is there -- if I reopen the files and as the requests are made to locate the tables by selecting the new file, all is well. And the same goes for the clients, …

If I'm currently running on FM9 server, pro and advanced, can I migrate right to 11 without installing 10?

This has already been asked, but the suggested solution (use Admin and the password) has not been successful. The Situation: .fp5 db needs to be upgraded to .fp7. fp5 has no 'account name' field, and fp7 dbs require one. I have tried the following 'Account Name/Password' combinations: /(password) Admin/(password) (password)/(password) (password)/ admin/(password) /(password) All to no avail. The various iterations of the Account Name and Password were based on possible interpretations of suggestions posted on help forums and sites I've been searching. Any assistance is appreciated, because to rebuild these databases would be........nightmarish. …

Hello, I haven't yet been able to test... or move permanently to FM10 and have surely not been able to move to Win7 yet neither too... I have this PC only based FM9pro version runtime application with MMscript ZiffScript Troi (load not using it) I tried FM10 trail version... and my application runs fine... its trail didn't allow making my runtime so could test that.. Now I have these prospects asking if my application will run in Win7?? Scarry I read somewhere.. FM10 only runs in Win7 or there was some earlier FM10 pre version problems.. don know/ I like to assume my application will run, its not a webbase or have sql call…

Hi, Just wanted you guys know that the new XP Mode feature in Windows 7 let you run two instances of FM at the same time and seemlessly. This is great for testing rights or doing long time running jobs (eg Script looping through 100 000 records), etc. Be sure to have two separate licenses, otherwise you might not conform to the EULA. NB

Hi All, I've just noticed a strange problem with Filemaker 10, container fields and Snow Leopard (Mac os 10.6). Before I could drag a page or several from the sidebar in the built in PDF viewer ("Preview") into a container field. Saves saving to disk when you are going from email or a web page. In snow leopard, this appears to be broken. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

I maintain a very large, complex solution that has been used for many years. I have a couple of files left that were org created in filemaker 2 and have had many differant developers working on them. What I would like to know is if there is a tool that can tell me what the internal field id's are. (not sure this term is right.) What I would like to be able to do is create a new file with only what is needed and simply replace the old one. Problem being that I have over 30 files and at least half of them referance it. To avoid rewriting the entire solution, I would like to have the fields that I am currently using set to the same Field ID as the old file so when I repla…

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of FileMaker 6.0, or a licence (I already have two copies, but would like to use it on a network with more than two computers). I've contacted FileMaker, but they don't supprt FileMaker 6.0, and I've tried ebay but there seem to be few copies available. Thanks, Tom

Hi, I have an old database running on FileMaker Pro 6. I am in the process of rewriting the whole thins in MySQL but I would like to be able to continue to use the old database for a few months at least, without upgrading the whole database to a newer version of FileMaker which I have little experience with. I only have two copies of FM6, so I can only use it on two computers (networked). I'm finding it difficult to get hold of further copies of FM6. Does anyone know whether other versions of FileMaker (e.g. 5 or 7) can be used to connect to my server (which is running FileMaker 6 client version). Thanks, Tom

I have a client who created a Filemaker database back in the early 90s having over 12,000 records in one table (“Master”) that she populated with patients having a unique account number (actually a text field) consisting of numbers beginning with 100 and increasing incrementally by 1. Each account number is followed by a letter suffix. The first time a patient came to the clinic he/she was assigned an account number, e.g., 2476 a The next visit by the same patient was identified with the account number 2476 b, the third visit 2476 c, and so on. Each of these records duplicated the same demographic data, i.e., name, address, telephone number, etc, instead of the curren…

I am building a new version of my rental & production business database in FMP 8. I will be importing data from my current FMP4 database and I would like to make some widely recommended changes in the relationship linking structure. I currently have separate files for Orders, Purchase Orders, Companies ( be they customers or vendors ), Venues ( where orders such as concerts or meetings take place or are delivered to ) and People ( who can work at either Companies or Venues ). Orders, People and Purchase orders relate to Companies and Venues by a link that is hand entered when that Company or Venue is created and is a contraction of the entities' name. I would …

I have avoided upgrading my FMD6 runtime app for a long time because I have a number of users on older operating systems, but now I must upgrade. Does anyone have hints about how to script a solution so that it makes it simple to import the FM6 data? Right now the only thing I can think of doing is creation a FM6 runtime that will go through each file, export the data to an Excel or TXT file and then import the data into the newer application but the data is extremely sensitive and I don't want to risk having unsecured data. Thanks, JEAG

I've lodged this with Filemaker Australia earlier last week, but really haven't received any satisfactory answers ... yet. I recently bought a new iMac. I deactivated FM Pro Advanced v9.02 before using the Migration Assistant to clone my user account from the MacBook to the new iMac. When I attempted to activate FM Pro Advanced on the iMac, I got a general activation error (50040) error message. I tried the upgrade to FM Pro Advanced 9.03 hoping this may help - but without any success, as the same activation error appears Any clues? Cheers MacP EDIT: Fixed it myself. I renamed the Flexnet Publisher folder in the Library|Preferences Folde…

upgraded from 8 to 10 on our main host machine, now it gives me the error, "'xxxxxxxx.fp7' is currently in use and cold not be opened. If the file is shared, you can use the open remote command to open the file on the network" have done all the checks, closing all other machines to make sure they are not useing the data base, but it should not matter, as i was just trying to open the data base as a user, like we have always been able to do up to now. phone calls to filemaker have not helped, they want to shift me to the next level of help and charge us, ouch...any ideas gang?? I have not upgraded the other office machines yet and they can still access the data bas…

I have an old version of FMPro (3.0) that I might want to get the legacy files migrated to a newer version. What version of FMPro will read 3.0 files?

So after installing snow leopard. i can no longer print any reports, i have changed all my print scripts so they output to PDF. 1. can i still use FMA 8.5A to develop this file (custom menus) if i was to purchase FM 10 for the client so they can print reports summary's etc... ie: switch back and forth Thanks RT

Just in case anyone else gets this problem.... When I opened my file in Snow Leopard I found that on some machines all the text that was in Arial had disappeared. I removed the MS installed fonts (including Arial) from the User > Library > Fonts folder and the problem was fixed. FileMaker is the only app that this seems to happen in. Ian

I want to know that how can i upgrade Filemaker 5.5 in to Filemaker Pro 10 advanced.i want to know that what precaution i have to take during this process. Thanks, John

I read Steven Blackwell's notes, and then the one's at FMI - and I'm confused... I have kept my software up to date with all the product downloaders from fmi, but I never saw one for a full installation of FMS 10.0v2 - only the UPDATER. Any one clear this up?

I have a solution that has come along from FM4 through FM6, FM7, and I am looking at moving it to FM10. When I converted to 7, I rebuilt the structure to use the separation model, which was a major undertaking on its own. Consequently, I wasn't ready to try eliminating the many global fields I had. What I did was to move all the global fields into a Globals table in the UI file. Since I've never been a fan of global variables, I am now looking at eliminating as many of the 115 global fields as I can and replacing them with script variables (or other tricks). My question is: does anyone have a principled method of converting them over? I am concerned that I…

So it sounds like I may be the one doing the upgrade for my department. We have been using FM 5.5 and 6 for the past few years. I guess we never tried to upgrade due to the fact that converting "scared" the director. Thanks to the free trial versions of FM server 10 and FM Pro 10, I have been to convert all the files, but holy cow is it slow! Going through the files, I have found a handful of bad links (old/current and new files) and will try to clean those up. What would be a good strategy? I could try to clone the files, 1 by 1, then import the data, 1 by 1. From there, I can fix links to files on the fly. A straight conversion works somewhat, but a few files take …

My old system 7 Mac has expired, I have invested in a new iMac on OS 10.5, I have also bought Filemaker Pro 9 I have succeeded in extracting the Filemaker 3 files I need to CD, they are copies of the original DB files I need which were in the Filemaker folder, they are in Filemaker format, I still have the option in system 7 of exporting them to comma or tab delimited files, I can also transfer the data to Word 6 and save in that format. Do I design a database in Filemaker 9 which is a mirror of the DB I have in Filemaker 3. What format would be the best to try and import the files into Filemaker 9 or is there another programme that I could convert into and then…

I am converting a solution from FMP6 to FMP10. On many (but not all) fields where there is an apostrophe, I am getting a very strange character (no way to print it here.) I am running a conversion script on the applicable fields to replace the character with the apostrophe. For some reason, it will correctly convert some data, but not all. For example, I have a field called Name that may have names like "Chico's Baby" or "Patagonia's Maria". Although both had the bad character, the substitute script only worked on one and not the other. I thought this may have been just a problem with MAC importing data from a PC file, but the same results happen on the PC. …

I recently purchased a new PC and while installing my software onto the new unit, I discovered I lost the product key for FM 7. Is there a way to pull it out of my old PC? Thanks! Bob

Hi -- I'm performing a re-design of a flat (1 table) cataloguing database that employed repeating fields in a number of places to handle multiple values. I'm trying to keep the structure as simple as possible because this is something given out virtually for free to small organizations that can't afford a lot of maintenance. I want to get rid of the repeating fields since they're a legacy of the pre-relational FMP days and are generally seen as a Bad Idea. It seems my two options are to (a) make the field a simple text box and instruct users to use a carriage return between entries, or ( create child tables for all these fields. Solution (a) if course ca…

I am using Filemaker Pro 8 on a PC. I can't find anything in the Knowledge Base which deals with changing a file name. I have some database files which have scripts and relationships with one another. I want to change the name of a couple of the files. Two questions: --What is the best method for changing an fp7 file name? Should I change it in Windows Explorer or should I change it in Define File References--and if so, how should I change it there? --What will happen if I change the file name in terms of script references and relationships? Will I lose or have to recreate scripts and relationships? Any advice would be appreciated. Than…

We're currently running FMS9 with current FMP9 clients, could any issues arise by upgrading clients, one at a time, to FMP10? Thanks in advance, mh

We have been updating all our clients from FMP 9 to FMP 10 and have a couple of clients that have installed FMP 10, but the Autoupdate plugin is not present. I use 3rd party plugins and it's a necessity for it to be present and enabled on the clients. I can't reproduce the issue on my end, so at a loss as to why it's not there. Any suggestions?

I have a database where all the files (11 files) were labeled ".fp5", but the files were actually operating in FMPro v6.04. 1/19/2009 we upgraded to v10.1. Everything seems to have gone smoothly except in one file, I found relationships were 'significantly changed' and I easily straightened that out. Though it was time consuming. However, before and after fixing those relationships, one script we run will not show the right information the first time we run it. But it DOES show it correctly the second time we run it. : The information that 'is not' showing then later 'does show' comes from another file. But so does a lot of the other information. All of ou…

Ok. Still struggling with this issue. I have an application with 7 individual related files. I want to combine them into one db with 7 tables. My plan is to create the new db with 7 tables, create the relationships by hand and tweak as necessary. What I need is help with carrying stuff over. I know I can import the data from the individua files into each of the tables. I know how to set up the relationships by hand. How can I copy all the filed definitions over from file a into table a in the new db. Also can I copy each of the screen layouts easily. Those two things I need help with. Anyone? Mike P.S. When I get started I'll likely come up with more questions. But fo…

I am currently using a Filemaker 10 demo, but I am looking to use Filemaker Pro 9 for the project I am working on; can I use a Filemaker Pro 9 upgrade package to install the full version?

In 2006, I upgraded to FMP 8.5v1 on my desktop G5 Mac. I need to run the database on a new-to-me laptop, but can't install the software because I cannot find the original FMP 7 disc, and the 8.5 disc is an upgrade, so won't install if it can't find the previous version or at least a product key from the FMP 7 disc. Does anyone know of a solution? Thank you!

Notice I didn't say data structure ;-) I'm in the laborious process of changing my ten year old FMP4 business system into an FMP8 version. I have a conceptual question about the merits of consolidating my data. I currently have separate files for " COMPANIES " that include both clients and vendors distinguished almost entirely by having either a client key field populated or a vendor key field populated or both. Client orders naturally are related via the client key ad purchase orders via the vendor key. I also have a " VENUE " file with a venue key field of course to relate the site of the show ( we provide production services to concerts and meetings ) or deliv…

I just converted a solution consisting of 5 databases from FMP6.4 to 9.3. Before doing the conversion, I eliminated all username/password controls over the 6.4 databases. Yet,the converted databases in v9.3 still keeps asking for user names and passwords to open them. The Guest option also allows complete access to all the databases, but I do want to establish new security over the converted files. For starters? what should I have done pre-conversion, or what can I do post-conversion to eliminate the user name/password request altogether?

Okay, I know that the "active" window has changed significantly from FM < 7 to FM => 7. The solution that I've had in place since 1991 for a company is causing me lots of headaches. The navigation is via a "Main Menu" that I setup. There is a common "Button Bar" across the top of every file (table/db/whatever you want to call it) used to navigate the 27 files in the solution. Previously, I had the navigation scripts in each file. The steps were simple: I had a Goto Main Menu script that would hide itself and then execute the script in Main Menu to go to the appropriate layout. WORKED GREAT! It kept the screen clean and only 1 file was visible at a time. …

I have my existing application in Filemaker 5.5 and I want some of my databases to be converted to filemaker 9.0 (pilot implementation).In the same time I want to use the upgraded database application to be callable from filemaker 5.5 application i.e. both versions co-exist in the same filemaker 5.5 application. Whether is it doable? can anybody help me in this issue.

As I understand it .FP3's aren't compatible with .FP7's so I have to export all the data and then import it again into new records I create in FM9. What would the best format for the export be? Excel? Are there any tips you guys know to make the transition smooth?

I have been a user of FMP 6 and now want to migrate to FMP 9. I have a external EXE-Link created for a solution in Filemaker. The link uses a Dll file which read and return value to the EXE from the Registry the Keys in the registry for my product/solution in Filemaker have no issues but the key that I used to use to get me the path of the Filemaker pro.exe is no longer accessible in FMP9 like it did in FMP 6. The Registry Key path is as follows; "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionApp PathsFilemaker Pro.exe". The Key is not existing in FMP 9. Is there a Key somewhere else that i can safely use i.e the Key should be present on the windows sys…

The company I work for has been using FM4 for the last 10 years or so. When I asked my boss why he hasn't upgraded he said that The newer versions are slower due to "running mainly on the internet". I have never tried a newer version, so I can't say that it won't be, but I have a hard time imagining this is the case. His opinion comes from how long it takes to sort files when you are connected to our local network vs. connecting from elsewhere. It's getting to the point where we are going to have to upgrade. On the windows side FM4 doesn't work with 64 bit OS's, on the Mac side it won't run on any Intel Mac and OSX 10.5 doesn't support classic (which FM4 needs …

I have a client whose Maintenance Program expired last February (didn't renew it). If he renews it now, would it be valid until next February or next December?

I'm about to rewrite a time-entry/invoicing DB that I originally wrote in FMP 2.x The original consisted of 3 separate (flat-file) DBs: Client List, Time Entry (using repeating fields for the line items), & Invoices. The three were tied together by some scripting, etc. I'd like to move this system into a single file consisting of at least 3 related tables. I'd rather not have to create additional tables for line items, but instead would like to bring over the 3 separate DBs into the 3 new tables. I'm thinking this might be a quicker way to get up & running. This db will only be used by one individual. Is there a quick way to import the individual DBs in…

Hi. I have an SQL Database hosted on an MS SQL Server that I want to migrate to FM 9. The Dbase has an Access frontend. Are there any Tools to port the Tables, structure and contents already to FM 9? Thanks

Does anyone know if FileMaker 9 Advanced will run on Windows XP Embedded? According to Microsoft, Windows XP Embedded can run 32-bit applications. According to a sales person at FileMaker, Windows XP Embedded does not work with FileMaker 9. I did not trust the answer from the FileMaker sales person as his initial answer was "probably not". I would like to find out if anyone has a better answer than "probably not". There is an in-house project we would like to do using Windows XP Embedded and FileMaker 9 Advanced. Link to Microsoft's Windows XP Embedded product details: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/products/wexpe/default.mspx Thank you …

I've searched and read through most of the threads here relating to converting from =v7 and am working through my current files slowly to test how it will work. I've seen a lot of references to a metadata file that I can't seem to find but think I need that as one of the things that did happen was the file references did get all wacked up. That asside, what I've determined I will need to do is this: It is not practical to convert the production files and have them up and running overnight or over a weekend so I'll have to convert all of the files (the current application deals with 30+ files with 8-10 of those on each user's HD and the rest on the server) and th…

We have 1 copy of FM Pro 9 and 2 copies of FM Pro 7. One of my Pro 7 copies was upgraded to Pro 7v3a. Does the other copy need to be upgraded to that version as well to avoid errors in the database? Will the database be fine if I don't?

MacBook Pro 17' 2.33 GHz, 2 GB memory, Tiger 10.4.11 I just upgraded FM pro from 7 to 9. I have a very simple database, worked fine in 7. I have a few simple scripts. When I run 2 of them, I get "Sorry, there is not enough memory to complete this operation." I increased the cache to 12 MB. I restarted the computer with ho other programs running. I still get the message. What is causing this, and how can I fix it so my database will work?

I'm working with some people and I'm trying to upgrade their database from 3.0v4 to 8.5v1. The database is mission critical, so for testing purposes I grabbed on old backup off their server. I can convert it and open it but I cannot do anything like Define Fields, Define Scripts, layout mode, etc. I know it's something simple or something stupid, but it's been so long since I dealt with such an old version of FM that I cannot figure out how to make it so I can manipulate stuff in 8.5v1. At the next opportunity to bring the 3.0v4 database down, I'm going to try turning off "Multi-User" first then quitting the app, then copying the data over to my machine with 8.5…

Hello. I try to update filemaker pro advanced from V9.01 to V9.03 but I get the message "The updater cannot find any qualifying product on the system" Any Ideas?

Hi, I'm currently experiencing issues performing a migration. Our client is currently running server 5.5 and we are looking to migrate them to version 9. The databases that our client is using were developed by a person who is no longer with the company and can't be contacted. I was able to convert the databases to the version 9 format, but we are experiencing problems when the users logon. It appears as though when some users logon they are loading under a different user profile. I've been in touch with tech support at FileMaker and they have advised to go under File --> Manage --> Accounts & Priveledges to strip passwords out. However, …

I have a relational database that is comprised of several legacy (i.e., created originally in FMPro 5.5) FMPro databases, and would like to consolidate some of the external databases into tables internal to the main database. What is the easiest way to get these external databases into an internal table without having to redefine a new table (some of these databases have dozens of fields) and then import the external data into them?

Can anyone refer me to some decent, easy to understand reference on best practices on how to upgrade your database. For now I've been working and testing on my actual database, which is a big no-no, I know, but I have no idea how else to go about it. I would like to find a system where I can test my database stand-alone and then "copy" the new database definition, modified and new layouts and scripts to the actual database, thus ensuring data integrity and avoiding double work. Any help or guidance is most welcome. I have just switched from FMP 8.5 Standard to FMP 9 Advanced in case this matters. Thanks in advance!

OK, so I'm not sure where exactly this topic fits in, but here goes. Since MS has decided to shoot XP in the legs, I was wondering whether all versions of FM work on Vista? Any experience with that out there? Since I'm still running v6 as well as 7 and 9, I was planning on getting new Vista machines, but I'm worried about compatibility. Any advice will be useful. Thanks. Mike

I've used FMP for years but in simple environments. I'm now in the learning curve of migrating from ver 5 to ver 9.0 I'm also new here. If there is a better place to post this question be sure to let me know. I have a db converted from 5 to 9. There is one table with about 300 fields. I want to create several tables and divide and move existing populated fields into the new tables and and then delete from original table. Help please.

Hi, I am new to FMProV8.5 (using trial version). I converted my 16 files and want to create one or a couple files instead. Is there a recommend way to go about doing this. Someone said to import tables but I dont know how... Thanks, -Andrew

Is there a way of capturing the current auto-enter incremental value from FM6 files? I am preparing to convert them to FM7 (for now) and rather than going through all 30+ files to find what fields are auto-enter and get the current values (especially when it will change by the time I get ready for final conversion) and was wondering if there is a script or external utility that could help? Thanks!!!

I wish to migrate a mineralogical database that I created using v5.5 for use with v9 Advanced, but a straight import loses all the special formatting for the chemical formulae. Is there a way to import the data while preserving the formatting so that I don't have to reformat 3000 formulae?

Well, Just made the jump from 8.5 to 9. Added new record that includes containers fields for media. The containers on one layout accept the media but it does not show up on other layouts. I went to the database to see what was happening at that level; the container fields are "grayed out" as seen in the relationship area (see attached picture). I don't know whether this is the source of my problem but it is a brand new FileMaker experience for me - since the upgrade. Any insight into what the heck is going on will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hope this is the right sub-forum. Due to a hardware error I had to reinstall FM, everything went OK to that point, but it refuses to activate saying I reached the maximum number of licenses. Any ideas? Thanks, Javier

My company is acquiring another company and they have 2 applications in Filemaker. Apparently it's in Filemaker 5.5 on the server and the clients are 5.5 or 6.0. We are going to need to purchase the products. 1) Is the newest versions of the product backwards compatible with their database? 2) If not, we have a company that has these old versions of the product. Can I use Server 5.0 Server with their database - this is available from a company with activation codes. 3) What would be the server configuration for Windows for a 5.0 server? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

We are a small but very successful architectural firm. We have filemaker 6, is it cost effective to upgrade to the latest version (we'd need a 10-15 user version) when we only really use it to manage mailing lists? We could just as easily do it in Excel with the version we have right now. I posted a question about selecting record to be printed and it's such an old version I fear no-one will know/bother to help. Thanks!!!!

here is a situation. the office i got recently moved to has an old fms 5. i need to work on it. some programming and stuff. but there are a few problems. i dont have filemaker 6 on my macbook. and all the files are fm5. also all the files are locked somehow so that nobody that access them from a workstation on the same network can edit database relationships or define fields and such. i can not figure out why. also if i work on an older fm client - a windows xp machine with fm 6 on it - i can not save new files on the server. what needs to be changed in order for me to be able to work remotely and be able to edit database relationships, create new fields, …

Basically, I'm finally using 9.0 but still have some of my 6.0 files running. In any event, one of my applications has about 7 related files. I converted to 9.0 pretty successfully. However, as before, I'm still left with the 7 independant files. I know there are advantages to keeping the 7 files separate but I'd rather have one application with one file. First of all, is there an easy way to do it by myself, incorporating all the files with their data into one? If I cannot do it with fm9, is there a third party program that would do it that's not too expensive? We're a school and I still have a number of applicaitons to convert from fm6 and fm7. I have a number of FM9, h…

I am not sure if this is the right forum, if not could you direct me to the right one, if it is, I have 4 sperate databases that i would like to merge into one with all the layouts. Is there an easy way to do this? Marilee

I have been running fmp 5.5 and fmp 7 on an XP based computer with no problems. Recently I purchased a new computer with Vista and installed fmp 5.5 with no problems and the apps are running. However, I have not been able to install fmp 7 upgrade because the install keep saying it can't find a qualifying product intalled. I have pointed to the folder that has fmp 5.5 exe program, and has tried entering installation key for fmp 5.5 without any luck. Anyone have any idea how to resolve this problem? Thanks, Jware

Is it okay to upgrade from 8.02 to 8.5 directly and if so how much does it cost? I'm going to upgrade my iMac to Leopard in a few weeks and I want to make sure my FMP is going to run on it. I've noted a few glitches reported in FMP with Leopard but it seems there's a patch available. I realize I need to upgrade to 9 but it's a little too costly right now. I'm planning on doing that in the fall. Also, can I go ahead a upgrade my 8.02 to 8.5 and expect it to work in Tiger? Or should I wait until I make the Leopard upgrade? Any help is appreciated in advance.

I'm trying to install FM Pro Advanced 8.5 on a new laptop, my 8.5 advanced is a upgrade ver, so I installed 7.0 pro then upgraded to 7.3, now my problem is when I try to install 8.5 advanced it says: A qualifying product has not been found.... even when i put in my product key & where the folder is that has 7.3 , It still says A qualifying product has not been found. Can anyone help me?

Hi - Since upgrading my FM4 / OS 9.2.2 solutions to FM6 / Tiger, something has bugged me real bad : FileMaker no longer "remembers" my window sizes and positions. In OS 9 I could have two databases regularly open side by side, and next time I launched either or both databases, the window(s)would be the same place and size as before. Under OS X this is no longer the case and it is a major irritant to resize the ******* things each and every time. Is there any way to solve this? I have searched FM prefs to no avail and I suspect it must be an OS X thing. A Finder problem in other words, though it impacts on my use of FM. Any solutions or workarounds (even non…

I work for a company using a high-volume database, at the core of which are two main tables, Orders and Line Items. The system in its entirety is massively complex as well as old and creaky, so with their affirmative blessing I rebuilt from scratch. New system is being beta tested. The following may or may not be my idea; it may or may not be an idea proposed instead by someone else at my company.: I have asked this elsewhere on message boards where I am more active. I hope that simulposting it here is not considered bad form, but I'm trying to get a decently wide set of responses. What if, instead of siphoning off some workers' time & energy to put some…

Hi, I have been on Filemaker 4.1 for over a decade which has been fine for my sole-proprietor needs but must move forward from Mac OS 8.6 to a version that will run on OSX - at minimum, Panther, but will ultimately need compatibility for 10.4/Tiger. I have minimal needs beyond what 4.1 does - only need a version that runs on OSX. What is the most cost-efficient solution for an upgrade. Can I get an intermediate upgrade rather than latest version? If so, what would be the version to upgrade to in order to have OSX, Panther compatibility (with stability of course). Of course the other question is how easily I would be able to convert my existing FM4.1 dbase to a…

I have a number of apps in FM6, some in FM7, just got FM9. With FM9 I got the regular version, advanced and server! Here's my question. I know FM6 files must be converted to 9. If I have FM7 files can they be used in both 7 and 9 if I don't add additional functionality specific to 9? That would mean that 9 sees 7 files as if they're 9 files, right?

I have 3 related fmp6 files that I would love to see as separate tables within one file (using fmp9). Help says that I need to convert them and then migrate them, and then never actually states how to migrate them. Surely this is easy but I'm not finding it.

Hi All, I'm new to this Forum and a beginner using FM. I created a database for organizing plasmids (the kind of DNA that can be transfected into bacterial or human cells) a while ago. Now, I'm creating a new all-in-one database for organizing everything for my work such as antibodies, cells, primers etc. I wanted to integrate the old plasmid database into my new all-in-one database. However, after I imported the old file into this new database (by importing a table), the original layout of the old file is lost although all fields are imported. How can I import the whole format of the old file? Thank you very much!! Black