kmaiden

LETS NOT GO CRAZY MAN! Maybe the first two (or a couple of others), but if it was like C++ or Java or cost $5000 for a developer license, or $1000 per seat, like front-ends of SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase. Ease of development & implementation, bang for the buck, fills a niche market. I think it currently fulfills the vision of FMI, and sales show it. A good desktop (work group) database, NO FORMAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE (scripting), easy layouts (& reports), built-in search, relational (although 1-level), Web, XML & SQL compliance, multi-platform. If they felt those more complex features NEEDED to be included, they would have done so, and marketed those features as such. Keep it simple and let it grow. There is elegance in simplicity; the developer community has implemented FM solutions on all levels excellently. *** Legitimate 'bugs' do need fixing *** KM

When I try to update FMP 5.5v1 to 5.5v2 using the updater under Windows XP, I got an error about an 'invalid package'. I don't understand what the problem is, it seems simple enough. I downloaded the updater twice, same results. Can anyone help? TIA KM

I'm about to complete my first project in FMP5.5 for a client. I'm converting a system from Access to FileMaker. Since it will be a multi-user system (1 NT server w/ 7 Win98 workstations; I currently have FMP 5.5 installed on a development laptop; and purchased but not installed FMP Dev 5.5). I think I will need to purchase FMP Server and a VLA 10-pack, and install that software on-site. There should be a way to install the clients such that they cannot create new FMP files, they may only use the server solution. I want to know how to make the interface layouts look as professional as possible. Any tips, suggestions, and hints would be greatly appreciated. Should the FM menus and toolbars be disabled/locked-out? How to protect users from closing files with the 'x' on the screen window? Should all searches and finds be scripted (do not allow user find mode)? Should there be a main-menu file with buttons to open data files? Anything would help. Thanks in advance. [ January 07, 2002: Message edited by: kmaiden ] [ January 07, 2002: Message edited by: kmaiden ]

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression. I'm NOT a new developer (professional since '83). New to FMP (very well versed in relational DB concepts, Computer Science Degree, MS Access, VB, SQL, etc.). I've read many of the forums here and on Cafe, and pick up quickly. I'm actually using the trial version for a 'proof of concept conversion' which is 89% complete in 2-weeks (took 2 months in Access). I'm trying to make sure FMP can actually replace Access on this application. Hit me with your advanced stuff and let me sink-or-swim! I really appreciate your help, thanks.

Thanks CaptKurt. I set a start script to go to last, that works. But could you give me a step-by-step of how to code a 'create new line-item'? I have a new button in the header on the invoice layout. I don't understand where to put the script steps. A: Run a script in your lineitem db which creates a new record and sets the invoice IDs, or B: use the SetField step and set a value in a field in the lineitem db, this will automatically create a record if none exists. I'm new and only have the FMP 5.5 trial version. Thanks Capt.

I have invoice and line-item databases related. To print the invoice, I was advised to create the printed invoice layout in the line-item db (header contains invoice fields, body contains line-item fields, summary contains totals). That seems to work, but I noticed invoices do not print if there are no related line-items on the invoice. An acceptable work-around for this would be to automatically create the first line-item when a new invoice is created. How do I create a new line item record from script, whenever a new invoice record is created? I only want to fill-in one field in the new line item record from the script. Also how could I script the invoice db to always go to the last record, when the file is opened?

Thank you.

I have an invoice file related to two line-item files, which display in separate portals on the invoice layout. What is to best way to layout a report (the printed invoice) to print all line items for each invoice? Are there any problems to lookout for? Thanks.