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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.

I'm looking to set up the 5.5 Server on a linux install. I've been running into issues because 5.5 is older and the newer linux kernels are too new. Does anyone have a recommendation for a kernel version that will work with server? Currently I've tried fedora as redhat was the recommended linux version. Thanks.

I need to parse a date from a field. Unfortunately, the way it's entered is not consistent. It's always in MDY format, but somtimes it's M/DD/YY or MM/D/YYYY or MM-DD-YY, etc. What would be the best way to parse all of this data? This is on FM5 Thanks

I know this topic is old, but if you're still needing help email me at nightdesigns at yahoo.com. I've created a very extensive Filemaker/Ebay System.

I have a field that has the contents set by a series of checkboxes. So for instance, the contents could be 1,2,3 How can i tell the system to check to see if 2 exists, or 3 exists. I've used left and right words, but that woudln't give me to. is there a basic "if contains" command short of using the position command? Thanks.

I thought I remember seeing somewhere how to do this, but here's the deal. I have 15 files in a database, hundreds of fields and scripts, a lot that over time have become obsolete, etc. Is there any way to get some type of report outlining what is in use and what isn't in use? I thought I remember seeing something like this a while back, but I could be mistaken. Thanks.

It doesn't support windows ME.

My script tracks how long it takes to run a particular script. I want to take an average of all of these times. I have a calc field that automatically subtracts end time from start time for the duration. I've created a summary field that takes the average of all the shown durations, and have placed the result in the footer of the body, however, It doesn't show the average, it shows another, much larger number. What obvious thing am I missing.

Check out e-mail based faxing services. I use Faxaway.com for my needs. Just e-mail them a file in just about any format, and it'll fax it. May be easier than dialing out.

Basically I use the dos-prompt based program Curl. I access the API on a web site that requires me sending it Headers and XML input, Curl so far has been the only program that I can interface with Filemaker that works correctly. To access curl, I use a plug-in called shell (or also known as curl-shell). It basically takes my input, passes it to a dos prompt, and then the result is passed back into a field. Unfortunatly, shell calls "cmd" which only works in windows 2000, and XP. I need it to call "command" which is available in all Microsoft OSes. I hope this helps.

Here's the windows plug-in version. curl.zip

It looks like i cannot launch the "send message" script with a variable tag. I also need something that Will set the result as a field. Any other ideas? I might be able to assist with the paypal, for something nominal.

Hello, hopefully someone can give me a hand here. I need a plug in that executes a dos-prompt, very similiar to the "Curl Shell" plug-in that's out there. Howeve,r the Curl-Shell plug-in only works in win2k/XP. I need one that works in windows ME. Basically, the curl one calls "cmd" when I need one that calls "command." The programs are essentially the same. I'm hoping someone can give me a hand, I really don't have anything to offer other than a Thank You! Can anyone help? Thanks.

My bad, i meant 10 seconds * 1% = 1 second. keep in mind too, result may be hours/mintues/seconds.

I have 2 Date Calculations I need to figure out, and I figured I'd ask them here first before driving myself crazy trying to get it right. Duration Between two times would be time2-time1? How do i get it be a duration and not an AM or PM? How about if time2 goes into the next day? And here's the hard one. The result of that duration needs to be multipled with a percentage, I.E. a 6 second duration times 10% equals 1 second. How would I do that? What I'm trying to achieve is this ... I have a bunch of lenghty functions, I will know the average duration of them (caluclation #1). With that average, i will then use it to let the user know approximatly how much time is remaining based on where in the script the process is, and the average time for the entire call. Thanks.

I have a text field made from parsed text that has a date in it in mm/dd/yyyy format. I'm having a heck of a time getting that into a date formatted field. I've tried set field which results in a "?" and i've tried a calculation field that ='s that text field as a result in date. Same result. In short Text field of "01/01/2000" set field into date field results in "?" Text field of "01/01/2000" in a calculation field with a rest of date results in "?" Any ideas?

I don't know what the heck happened, but I did as you told me and now that file crashes FM each time I open it! FM5 Win2k

I selected it in the little drop down menu above the post box, but i guess it doesn't post it. Anyway, FM5 on Win2k

I have 4 fields, Date sent, Time sent, Date Received, Time Received. How can I find out the difference (duration) from Received and Sent? Thanks.

I'm pulling dates out of the headers of e-mail's and unfortunately they're not all formatted the same. I have two fields, date received and time received and I need to parse each of these dates and times into those fields in a format that FM likes. Any ideas on the best way to do this. As you can see, they're all somewhat consistent, except for that second one. Also, i need all the times set to Pacific time (-0700) Sat, 04 Sep 2004 01:49:38 -0400 4 Sep 2004 05:48:39 -0000 Sat, 04 Sep 2004 01:38:42 -0400 Fri, 03 Sep 2004 10:15:17 -0400 Mon, 30 Aug 2004 03:05:56 -0400 Thu, 04 Mar 2004 02:08:52 -0500 Thanks

I'm trying to access the API on a web site that takes XML commands via HTTPS. I have troi URL which seems like it could do the trick. Unfortunatly, i'm getting stuck. I have to send headers along with the data. Anyone have any idea how to send headers and XML data via HTTPS in FM 5? I don't mind using a plug-in if i have to. Like i said, i have troi URL if that helps. Thanks -ja

I have included the print setup in my scripts. Always tell it to resotore before printing.

I have muliple printers. I've set up two identical print scripts, one for each printer. I'll print the record to the printer i want it to go to, and "replace" the printing settings in the script for that particular script. Unfortunatly, it changes both scripts. How can i do this? Thanks -ja

I have a bunch of data that i'd love to be able to generate a line graph with. Optimum solution would make a jpg so i can put it on a web site, but if i can't do that, i do have the ability to export a container. Are there any such plug-ins? Thanks -ja

Since i have a bunch of stuff that's automated, i'd like to create an error log. Something that basically after a script executes (or fails somewhere) it'll add an entry to the log. I'm looking for ideas on a quick and easy way to do this. Fields wanted Add date and time Current Username Current Script (is there such an action or do i have to do it manually) Current Error (i'll have a related DB or error codes) And what's the best way to do an add? Relational with a common file? THanks -ja