Security Concepts

I am getting an OLE(0x80004002)error,what would this be?

Wonder if any one could point me in the right direction, I have one database with only one layout where I enter infomation on different customers. I want to enable instant web publishing so my customers could view their data only. The best way (I think) is to have them login and then run a script which basically finds data under their name but I can't seem to put this into practice! I have searched the forums and most seem to choose Status(Currentuser) etc... but I don't know how to progress further. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks Roy

Okay, here's what I want to do: I have a FMP Server running a TON of databases, some are related, most are not. I want to create a login database (edulogin) with two fields: login and password. Then, a second database (edupermissions) with fields: login, database, and permission. edupermissions will relate to edulogin using the field "login". Therefore, for each database that a user has access to, there will be a record in the edupermissions database, including a level of security located in the "permission" field. (everybody got this so far?) Basically, edulogin will be related to edupermissions with a "one to many" relationship, using "login" as the relations…

I have created a database with 5 other related files. The main database grabs the needed information from the other files. My problem is that when I run the main database and related files with the master password I have no problems, when I add the user passwords to the main and related files the main database will not work when I log in with a user password. When I click in a box that should show a pop up menu I get "undefined value". I set up all the files the same and I still get this problem. What am I doing wrong?

I am working with an organization that is going to put one FM client outside the firewall to talk to their ISPs database. The ISPs database will periodically query the FM client new records to upload. I have given them a password with browse and export privileges. The problem I see is that in general, the organization has been very lax about passwords. I am thinking it could be possible for someone sniffing around to find the IP address and that there is an ODBC database there. By trying common passwords, they might take over the database. Is this a realistic possiblity? Should we I get everyone to change their passwords, or can I set-up the client to talk to only o…

What is the type of your calculated password result? -bd

Greetings Is there a way to disable the "Delete All Records" command which is on the Records drop-down box in FMaker Pro 5.5 - the way it is, it is too easy to just press the wrong button & have all the records deleted. Many thanks in anticipation Sean o'Donoghue London

Hello everyone Do I expose myself to some apparent risk that I don't know of, when publishing my database on the web? I have included the possibility to add/edit/delet data via the web too. How is my database setup then? I have two logins, one "No password" and one "Add". "No password" requires, guess what, no password but is restricted to a minimum of rights, Browse and Export. Add, on the other hand may do anything possible in a FmPro41-database. I have two identical layouts, named "Layout1" and "Add", "No password" is allowed to see "Layout1" in read-only-mode, but isn't allowed to change to the Add-layout. "Add" again may do anything. When searching the database I…

I am working on a password id system but I am confused about how to pass the password from one db to the other db. Example follows: User db has userids and passwords, Contents db has all the information. I am using the builtin groups and passwords features for the Contents db. The admin would be responsible for assigning the user to the approiate group in the User db. The password is stored in a global field in the User db. Can I send the password from the User db to the Contents db? if so, how? what script function would I use? I am using Filemaker Pro 5.5.

hi folks, here's my story. we are trying to set up a master db which contains all the information from 12 different regional centers. i would like to set up the db so that if a center connects to the master db, the center will only be able to access it's own data. is this possible? thanks in advance for any sage wisdom and advice! also, would it be possible to "filter" the layouts as well? regards, ez

Hello: I have a runtime database that is view only. It will be written to CD-ROM. My concern is that users who have FM Pro on their machine can open up a .USR file, show all records and export these records to create their own direct mailing or whatever. Is there any way to prevent a user from opening runtime files directly in FM Pro? Any comments would be most helpful. Thanks!

Do you know of any plugin (or...) solutions that uses the power of PGP to encrypt, protect FM files ?

Hello I have a database with 33 Fm files, and i want to know how can I do, if its possible, to modify a password in the first file and automatically modifies this password in other files... Thanks

I have been unable to find any documentation on record level security. I know that it somehow involves calculations but if anyone can provide some simple examples I would appreciate it.

What would be the best backup strategy om the zip drive for about 15 users on File Maker? Where can I get more info on backup strategies? Thank you

I want to lock some layouts that is allow them to go to layout mode because these are print layouts and they have to fix page margins because of File Makers problem with page breaking across text fields.But I don't want them to give access to other layouts where the functions and implementation is going on.How do I do this? Thank You

Here is a similar problem that after many years I have not been able to solve satisfactory: How can I in the SAME data base (Filemaker 3.0) lock records that are completed, and checked as being correct and at the same time give acces over a network to change, correct,and complete other recently made records and at the same time consult all the records previously made. PS: I am afraid of mistakes during importing/exporting records and I am also scared overwriting a backup with a bad copy. My situation: I have four to five people in my clinic creating and thereafter completing records on a network from every patients visit. Some have their own computer, others sh…

You could try an Activity File. When the user attempts any activity you create an activity record which logs the date, time, terminal, and what I call an "activity string". By using a univeral Global field(s) in which you can set "activity description" you can report back to that field on every meaningful activity a specific text string which is written to the activity record when the user has completed the specific task. I haven't used this with multi-tasking terminals, but the concept should be relative. Been real busy for a long time...Good to be back!

Is there a font I can use to hide what users are typing in their Password field? I'm using FMP5 on Windows machines. Thanks!

I am creating an online form that around 10 people will have access to. They will have the option of creating and editing records which is no problem. The problem is, I would like it to where one person could not make changes to the other person's record, at all. Is this possible? I think I've tried every combination of options in the password/access/groups windows. Thanks,

I am looking for a way to control more tightly which layouts and files certain users can access. We already have Group-level access set out for various databases. Our users also have different log-in sites within those groups. I have created a 4-level access system (1 being all access, 2 being all access except developer stuff, 3 for log-in site only, and 4 for their own info only within their log-in site). I have placed fields in an Auth Users file and are check-boxes on the user info screen. We are currently using a global field in our main login database to record the login access information (related to the Auth Users). Then a script is used to set their access-l…

Hello - I'm building a donor database for a small foundation, and I'm wondering whether I should use FM's standard password/permission protection or build a custom one. The situation: The database will contain sensitive information (don't they all?), such as credit card numbers. It is generally only accessed by three people: the donations coordinator, her assistant, and her superior. For these three folks all that's needed are two passwords - one with complete access and one with slightly more restriced access. However, once a year the foundation brings in volunteers to answer phones and enter donations in the database. I want to script this process to control it (check…

Hi All, We just upgraded to FM5 and we're running it on a network of 5 users(TCP/IP). Perhaps we never noticed it before but if I open one particular file before the other users none of them can access the file. They all get an error message that says "HR Databse is currently in use and could not be opened. The file is single-user or the host could not be found on the network." If any other user opens the file first everyone (including myself) can access the file without a problem. Any thoughts on what might be causing this? Thanks for your help. Joe T.

Hello, I would like to add security to my runtime application which will be sold to many (I hope) users. I see too many holes in the password system I've set up. Someone suggested Crypto Toolbox Plugin which can get the users machine ID and encrypt it for a password. Does anyone have enough experience with it to walk me through it some? I have downloaded it and installed it; viewed and ran the test files. There isn't much documentation and I could use a push start here. MO & TIA, Bill

Bill: I have fairly extensive experience with the Crypto plugin. It would be easier to do this outside of the forums by phone. I will email my number to you.

I want to set the password for a group of files which are opening from a main menu.Only the main menu should have pwd asked for and all others open from main menu.But if they open individual files it should ask for pwd. How do I do this? Something like setting a master pwd for all the files. Thank You

Has anyone ever used the DialogMagic application located at http://www.newmillenium.com? It is mentioned in another discussion in this forum. I am looking for some feedback on how well this product works. Is it worth buying? [ June 27, 2001: Message edited by: timmy ]

I'm building a school volunteer database that I want to web enable. It's accessible to everyone. Web Companion enables setting up a FMPro 5 database for "entry only". This is very easy and works great with newer browsers which support CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). A user is directed to enter data into a web-enabled form, a new record is automatically generated. When the submit button is pressed, the results are sent to the database, and the results of that record are displayed in a form for review by the user. ONLY the entered form for that user has submitted is viewable. However, when an older browser is detected, the Web Companion automatically delivers a new record…

I am helping to move a FM DB that was created with 3.0 from a MAC to PC Version. When DB was created back in '96 the creator put a "master" PW into play. This was never documented and nobody remembers what it is... Question is... does anybody know a way around the pw or am I just totally @#$#$%! This db is one of the better ones I have seen, getting at the data is easy enough, but I would hate to lose all the forms and "switchboards" If there is anybody out there with a solution or workaround... please help, Thanks [email protected]

Hi every body.... May be this cuestion is common in this Forum but I need an answer, I need create a layout with login and passwords but I don't know some body could help me. I have my groups and the user with passwords but I don't make a layou and the script. Any help thanks Jorge Soriano

Can you design layouts without having master password?

HELP!!!!! I have a password system for record level security using Groups and Passwords and StatusGroups in my script. I want the user to only view his/her records. I have made that happen using the layouts. Now the problem is they can easily go to the top and under the menu, Records, they can scroll to "show all records" or ctrl-J. Can I lock or hide this option? or the whole FM5 menu bar altogether? HELP!! Thanks in advance.

I have not seen this question posted before, but if it was I apologize. How safe is it to have a web browser open while working in the FM databasse? We have an internal FM server with sensitive data, and I am not sure if browser provides a potential portal into my database from outside. Thanks in advance

Hi I am trying to use the web security database to be able to remotely change user access privilege and field restriction to my database. I have set the web companion to use the web security database to protect my database. I have set a username and password (using the web security database), but when I am trying to add (or edit or delete) a record, the web companion configuration dialog box does not appear and does not prompt for a username and password. In the contrary the record is added (or edited or deleted) to my database whithout asking for a username and password. The web security database seems working because when I enter the name of my database to chan…

I currently have approx 120ish files shared on FM Server 5. Every time I wish to change a password I have to open every file and edit the user group and password manually. This, as I am sure you can imagine is a huge pain in the bum, is there a script that will allow me to enter a password and a users access and will transfer this to every file on the server. Also is there any information on setting up User Names and setting up profiles for a specific User Name. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sean

I hate to be the barrer of bad news. But what you ask is not possible. One thing you might consider is that if the users are createing reports not data entry screens, you might export your data to an unsecured database where the user can have unrestricted access to the layouts fields and scripts.

Are you aware of whether it is possible for users at remote sites to be working on a local copy of the database? The critical matter is that this local copy is connected to a remote master which checks each remote site every 30 seconds and replicates any changes to the other sites. I wonder whether anyone has been able to achieve this, and whether it helps performance of Filemaker within a remote site. I want to do so, as our remote sites are connected only by modem and I would like to have the data as up-to-date and integrated.

I am building a Project management device with FileMaker 5 and I have created 5 usergroup (admin / dev / tech / billing / Marketing) and now I need to insert specific users with specific permissions in them. Is there a simple way? Thanx! Jonathan B

Hi everyone, Here's my situation: I have a FMP database that I want users to be able to access (create records, browse records) on the web using a web browser. The HTML pages have been created and I'm using the web security database to assist in the login-password access to the db. What I want to know is this: - How can I make the transmission of the data through the internet secure? What do I need to make the transmission secure, i.e. what kind of web server (SSL) Is FMP capable of making secure transmissions of data? - Along with the secure transmission of data, I also want to encrypt the data and the login and passwords before sending it and then decrypt…

We've had some problems with a possible security breach. We have a couple of databases running through Filemaker Server 5 (all users use FM 5) and when you want to connect to one of them, you have to enter your password into the password field (standard pop up window). But yesterday when we were updating the database, all except one of the users showed up during the "I-have-to-shut-you-down-'cause-I-want-sole-command-over-database" process. And after we added the fields we wanted, the one user who didn't show up in the list lost all the records she had entered... Any idea why this happened? And is this possible at all??? This could be a real security issue.

I have an application that I would like to use in my office. The center of the application is a FM database that will be shared by about 15 users. Will the Developer version of FM support this type of shared database or will we have to purchase 15 copies of FM in order to achieve the objective?

I am a beginner and just installed a trial version of fm4 and fm5. I could not find "web security.fp3/.fp5" so I could not use web security database. Thanks.

I've been using instant web publishing with a couple databases. Everything's been fine until today when an Access Denied message appeared when a person submitted a record. I checked the settings in the web companion to confirm that Filemaker access privileges were set (which they were), but when I went to the "file>access privileges" menu, all three choices are greyed out. I can't seem to find a way to activate them again. Any ideas?

hello, I would' like to know if it is possible to protect by password a part of data file ? Thanks for your help

I have a set of 27 files which my organisation uses daily. It would appear that if someone leaves their desk for a period of time (hours?), files are closed (somehow). When the person returns to resume work, the closed files are re-opened (because they are used in a portal) automatically with the default password, which does not have the correct access permissions to allow modifications. This is a real nuisance to people, since they have to quit and reopen the files with the correct password. This takes a minute or two over the network, and they don't like the wait. I've stressed to people that they should never close a window by clicking on the close box, but use "Hide …

One password is easy to remember, but what happens when you've made several d-bases (let's say 15)? Where do you keep all the passwords. In a file on the computer or in a little black booklet in your pocket?

I have a patient database with demographic information. Each patient has separate letters and operative reports for each written in MS word. Currently we import (copy and paste) each letter or operative report into a text field in the patient's record. This is a repeating field to permit mutiple documents for each patient. The process is cumbersome however. I would like to link each MS word document to a field in the record. With a click on the field the editable word document would open. changes made would be stored in the original file. Does anyone know how to do this? Thank you

I have made a solution that uses a hardware key for protection against piracy. This configuration effectively protects the software of unautorized use, but prevents me from distribution (sales) of my solutions in other countries/cities because although the installation of the hardware key is relatively easy it couldn't be made but all the customers. So I would like to hear about other ways to protect my products. Saludos!

Hello, I'm a new user in Filemaker publishing, and I have to publish a database in several places. (A database that can be searched from different computers, using the internet) Therefor, I have some questions, that I would be very happy if you could answer them. * What I need the most is a security system, and I don't understand very well "web security". The users should be able to see only the records they are concerned with, and one superuser should be able to see all the records. I really don't know how to do it.

Heres what i want to do.. I want to create user names and passwords so that in order to access the database you need to enter any one of the user ames with their *assigned password. (one password per username--so that no one can log in under a diferent user name only their own) what i want is for filemaker to recognize who is the person modifying the database (with the username) so that it can auto-enter the modifiers name or creators name in a field (which is hidden and not modifiable (how do i create these fields?)). (why?) we run a sales company and we dont want any sales to be stolen from other salespersons (and if they do, we can find out) note- when you log in yo…

Is there a way with a script or a password to allow users to create new records but not duplicate them? I don't want to turn off the availible menu commands, I still want them to be able to sort and show all records.

There used to be a Hacker style utility that would break FMP codes about 80% of the time but I haven't seen it anywhere in the last few years. I think at this point your only option is to try Filemaker, Inc. and see what they can do. Good Luck! Cael.

I have a fmp 5 database which i have made web ready through Lasso WDE/Webstar & Go Live plug in. There are 10 clients who create new records for requests on certain criteria What I would like to do is have each client have a passowrd/login-ID on the index page (not a default "pop up" browser user entry) to access/edit/create and delete only their records not the other clients. How is this possible. Many thanks for any help

My problem is stopping people from closing the database before certin actions are complete. If you use the close script feature, you can bring up a message, but the file still closes even with Halt Script???

We have an inhouse network running FMpro on Win and Mac systems, and instead of having each user type in his or her password when opening a file, it would be much easier to just have the host use the login username directly as the password. It would eliminate all visible password processing, and users could just open files normally without worrying about it. I've been wandering through the manuals and help files for some time and haven't found a way to do it yet... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mostly my problem is, I don't know what I'm doing. I have created a form that will be used by a few different users over a LAN. In this form I need to create a script that will enable a user to enter their digital signature into a particular field. As the Administrator I have setup FileMaker groups and passwords according to users. This form will be viewed by those users, who will "sign off" on the data that is entered into the form by authenticating a field with their digital signature. In order to authenticate the validity of a user, the user will need to be able to access some form of encrypted password file that will be pushed over to the server for authentication…

Hi there, I want to create a online db. One person has to use a login in and a password to login to the site. After login in, I want to show to this person only the records he /she has created so this person can delete or edit them. In the db a field is set up that contains the number of the person that has created the file. Also, if the user creates a new record his/her id# must be recorded automatically. For the db I am using FM 4.0 Anyone got any sollutions for this problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

I have a 25-30 file solution to be used on a LAN with 4 levels of securiy allowing (or not) wiewing only, editing, new entry, etc. I see two options for security. One uses the available password/groups function incorporated in FMP5 and the other sets up a password file with each staffer given a security level. After logging ina relationship would linc the security level to the name in each file. A script before each navigation or function script would compare the secruty level in the Related ile for the user and the one I define for the function an Halot or allow the function to go on. Any opinions on which is better? Any other options for restricting functions?

We have about 15 users who need varying levels of access to a file with confidential info. We want to be able to identify who made the most recent edit to a record in case there's a problem with the data. Because our users often share workstations and use different computers at different times, we can't use the auto-enter Modification Name feature because the Current User Name won't necessarily reflect who's actually editing the record. Since there are relatively few users, we're planning to set up individual passwords for each person with the idea that each individual's group and/or password will accurately identify the user. Any suggestions on how to capture the group n…

I have two passwords set up for my database. One allows full access. The other one I want to user to only view/edit records. The problem that I am encountering is when I set this password, there are several fields that are grayed out when the file is open. Some fields are formatted as pull down menus (value lists are from a different file). Other fields are "normal" text fields that should allow data entry. Any ideas? Thanks. [ March 30, 2001: Message edited by: slbr549 ]

I have 100 records. and my field is "dummy". On one of the records When I make that field "active" (for example), if I try to edit another record as " active" ( the same with mentioned record)the sistem should be aware of that already one of the records has been editted as "active" and never should edit another record as "active" before changing it to "passive". That is my problem. If you can help me I will be very happy . Thanks in advance. Best regards . Abdulkadir Kaplan

Problem. Simple FM5 file on PC with two passwords. The master allowing 100percent access. A second password ("Input") does not allow import or export of files. Document preferences are set to go to a certain layout and run a script that hides the status area. When I open the file using the second password ACCESS IS DENIED. I have many other files with similar set-ups that all work perfectly. What could possibly be wrong. Any suggestions most welcome.

I would like to lock one of my DB files so that a new record can ONLY be created by running a script in another file? I would like to do this to avoid DUPLICATE join files. Here is my setup: I have 3 files: an invoice file, a payment entry file, and a payment items file. The Invoice and payment files are reltated by the key field "invoice_id". The payment entry and payment item files are related by the key field "payment_id". A script in the Invoice file copies the value of "invoice_id" into a global and takes the user to the payment entry file. Another script creates a new record and pastes the global into the payment "invoice_id" field. This keeps the invoice_id…

I set up two passwords for a database I created...one with full access and one with virtually no access. Like an idiot, I set the database to use the no access password automatically when I open it. Now I can't figure out how to switch back to full access. If anyone knows how to fix this problem I'd love to hear from you. Email me. Thanks. Staley Dietrich [email protected]

I'm writing a database system of about 12 files that will be accessed by several users, each of whom requires a different password. I will also need to control access to different layouts by use of groups. I'm resigning myself to maintaining a password for each user, and tying each of these to the group rights. However, in several cases I also need to access the user name of the person modifying the database. For example I have a script to add a note to a related "notes" field which accumulates several notes(like a large memo field including all of the notes). In that field I need to insert the username prior to the note text. I see that the auto-enter options fo…

I have a database on c:drive which is linked to images of the data held on d:drive on CD. I use Kodak Imaging for Windows

Does anyone know how to limit which records in a database a person can access? There is already a field where the user enters his/her name, but I'm not sure how to relate this to password/groups. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Steven

I'm wondering who I can allow 1 password manager to give/modifiy passwords to new users without giving the password manager full access to the file. Any ideas?

Does anyone know how to give 1 user the privelege to add passwords and usernames for others (password manager) but he himself does not have full file access? I cant' seem to do it with the built in password system. Help!

I'm developing a Kiosk solution (FM5 and Win98) that has 4 FM5 databases as part of the solution. How does one protect the files so that they can't be opened and examined by a copy of Filemaker that happens to be on a user's machine? I want the files to only be openable by my main file under script control (or by one of my other datafiles also under script control). If I password protect each file, how can I then open them automatically under my control without user intervention? Thanks for any suggestions. Steve

Is there any way to open a database which I created with a password but for which I cannot find the password?

John, I have just read your comment in "Importing and Exporting" about a problem with FM5, paswords and importing. What are the problems? Chris ------------------

I've just started with the Web Security databases for a FMP server that's web-sharing some databases with Web Companion. FMP 4.0v3 and WC 4.0v3 on a MacOS 9.0.4 G4 computer. I've worked out some things, and I am successfully adding new databases and users to the Seb Security databases through the FMP client, but I cannot get the thing happening through a web browser. I've configured WC to allow remote admin with a password. When I connect in through the web browser (into the "Web Companion Security Administration" page with just the "datbase name" field and OK buttons) I cannot get any further. Authorisation fails, even before it asks for a password. Also, I'm not sure…

I'm not sure the best way to ask this question so I am going to give an example. I have about 50 users that belong to about 5 groups. I do field by field access by testing for the client's username in CDML. Is there any way I could add a field to the web security database that contains what group they belong to and test for that instead of thier user name? This would save me a ton of time setting up the in code security. Thanks in advance. Chris

How can I change the access priviledges from a workstation?

I am currently using Status(CurrentUserName) to automatically install the correct user details on emails and letters. The problem with this is that it is specific to each computer i.e. the user has to always use the same computer, and it can be changed through edit -> preferences. Is there is a way of linking this to a password instead ------------------

I am developing a multifile solution that needs to have several layers of password protection. I want to give the IT administrator the option of chanaging passwords for the user's but without allowing the IT administrator the opportunity of opening up my solution. Is this possible? Second is it possible to rename the "user name" via a script or other device? At present I created a file "passwords" with records containing user names and userdefined passowrds. The User name is a match field for a relationship that populates a hidden field with the correct password in another file. The user would enter the user name in a corresponding matchfield for the relationship vi…

Is there a quick way to change the password used by a particular group on all databases at the same time?

is it logical to allow one of our clients to hosts (from their job site) a few DB's for viewing and submitting over the web? What are the downfalls of restricting access from the host computer to Editing only? We really don't want these guys getting in there and messing around just to try and see what filemaker is all about, but they insist that they host it from there. What are some possibilities? We definitely don't want them to be able to access layout mode, scriptmaker or define fields, and most importantly ACCESS!! (So basically editiing only). What to do what to do? Jeremy

We have restricted users from editing records once they have created them. Is they a way to allow editing access to a particular layout (or field) without compromising the above mentioned security. example- an invoice file has restricted editing access to all records after the original creation. We would like to allow a particular user to edit one field (which can be placed on any layout) at any time... however we don't want that user to have further access. thanks in advance.

I've run into a situation where I have set access restrictions for a low end user level to only a particular part of the solution. The solution is set up so these low end users can normally only see there own records. However, it is possible for the user to enter find mode and perform a query in a field that I have to give them access to. (I can't cover it up with an invisable box as they are required to enter data in it.) They are then able to see other users records. Am I missing something in FM's security setup that would prevent the Find Mode from being available? Is a plug-in my only option? re: FMSecure or other?

We currently have FM5. The person who originally created the database (using FM4.0) is no longer with the company. I there anyway to get around the admin/master password? We need to change some fomatting on some templates. Any ideas? ------------------

I am using Filemaker 5 and web companion to publish my data on the web. My problem is this: I need different levels of access to my database: some users should browse only, while others should be able to edit, add and delete data. But whenever I operate with a "no password" as well as other passwords, users never get the dialogue box to type in the passwords that will give them a higher level of accessibility. The "no password" seems to dominate. Does anyone know how to solve this? Any help is greatly appreciated. Ida

Basically, I want to know if it's possible to put more than one password on a single document, not several duplicates of the same document. Any info would be helpful. Thanks

Can I have different passwords for different layouts so that when navigating from one layout to another it should ask for the password. Can any body help me? ------------------

I'm trying to set up a web based password system for a client using FileMaker Pro. I already have the passwords and ID generated. What I need to know now is how I get it to look at the database, spawn a matching ID and password set to the screen and then remove it from the database. The passwords and ID are already hardcoded into the users area in the server settings under WebStar. I've got the database to hand off variables to the secure e-commerce system of the client (Hosted on another system), once the credit card is validated then it comes back the original server and what I'd like to have happen is that the user then gets the unique ID and pas…

Why is it that you can set up user groups with different access and it even give you the option to make a specific field view only, but then it denies access to the entire layout? I am trying to set up three groups to view the same layout, but one group should not be able to view one of the fields. Now, I can set it up so that I create a different layout for them to view, but how can I set it up so that by using a specific password, it will go right to the correct layout? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I have four files related to each other. i have made a password for the first file. When I make the password for the second file and make it for editing only, the second file won't open and it says access denied! I thought editing only would let me get in the file. It doesn't. I must be doing something wrong. Help!! Also, can I make one password for each file and open them allwith some type of script? Help!! thanks, Barry

I would like to execute a FM3 file with password from the Task Scheduler so that it does not ask me the password each time it starts and runs it automatically. I thank you in advance for your quick reply and remain, With best regards,

I managed to lose my little book of passwords before I was able to transfer my admin password from my last client to my home list. I know their passwords, as I gave them a copy of my list, but I kept my own admin password from them for copyright reasons. Trouble is that I lost the password that I need to modify the latest version of the DB and I can't get in, which means working from a much older version and replacing all of the elements from the past year. After you have all had a good chuckle at my expence, could someone tell me how I might be able to extract or disable the MASTER password so I can get into the recent version without having to replicate all that work. …

Is there a command (CDML) to force the Web Security DB to release the ClienUserName ? I need a way to log users out so that a different user can login from the same physical machine.

I would like to execute a FM3 file with password from the Task Scheduler so that it does not ask me the password each time it starts and runs it automatically. How Can I write the password in a command line to runs the file automatically? I thank you in advance for your quick reply and remain, With best regards,

I am currently using FMP 5 to track projects and so on for our department. Recently, I added a file called weekly reports for developers and team managers to submit their weekly reports. I'm also in the process of putting the final touches on the web version of this. What I need to do is limit browsing capabilities of individual users. We want people to submit their reports through this either through the FMP client on their desktops or through a web browser, but don't want them to see other's reports. I'd appreciate any insight...

I've come across a post or two here and there dealing with similar problems to mine, but haven't seen a response to them. My problem is this: I'm using FMP 5.0 and Claris HomePage 3.0 I've set up the Web Security database to restrict certain functions. When I submit an action, like -find or -new, the login pop-up box displays and I enter my username and password. The problem lies in that when I click OK to submit the info, I get the message Error #4. After seeing this I clicked the back button in the browser and resubmitted the information and it worked fine. Could someone tell me why Filemaker tells me the command is unknown, then proceeds to let me do whatever…

This is kind of a newbie question, but... I have a need to set some security up to lock out some users of a specific layout in a dbase. I set up the passwords and the groups, follow the instructions about allowing access to the layout per the passwords, but with the "general" pswrd, I get locked out of the entire db, not just the specific layout. My "secure" pswrd works fine. What gives? This is in FMPro 5 Servr on a Mac

Can scrip change password for many files at the same time. let said I have 75 files.

How can I password protect each individual record. My BBS front end would transmit a username and password. This would create a new record. The user would then fill out the rest of the DB fields. All other users in the DB could view this record but not edit it. The only person that could edit it would be the maker. How do I do this