JeanR

I have a similar yet different problem. We recently installed FileMaker Server Advanced 12 on a Windows server. I have an iMac with OS Lion 10.7.4. I cannot open the console to access the databases from my Mac. My IT person who takes care of the server says, that it's not a problem for him to access the server and that I"m the only one having the problem. Unfortunately, I am the person who needs access to the server to administer things. I saw the FileMaker solution if you are installing the server software on a Mac but my situation is different. I had a similar problem with an earlier version of FileMaker, but installing a Java update took care of it. Any suggestions? I cannot find anything that addresses this particular problem. Thanks in advance for your help. Jean Reese Middle Tennessee State University FileMaker 12 Advanced FileMaker Server 12 Advanced

Thanks for your response. I grasp the concept of primary and foreign keys but sometimes it's difficult to understand exactly how to connect the tables.. it's a learning curve so that's why I like to look at templates and FileMaker dbs to see what someone has done. Of course, that also means I don't understand everything in them.. Are similars something that one consciously adds or are they created as a result of other fields and relationships? I guess I'm still not totally understanding "how they appear in the table." Thanks. Jean

I apologize if this question is too basic. I've noticed that Similars are used in tables.. but have yet to find out exactly why and what they are.. Is this a FileMaker thing.. couldn't find any explanation in my FileMaker book or in the Help menu. They seem to have to do with keys... thanks for your help with this. Jean

Hello, I am wondering about something. A database we have was created as a flat database. I would like to make it relational but unfortunately no unique identifier was included. Is there a way to add one now.. for example put in a text field and auto enter a serial number then replace in other records.. Any chance this might work. Thanks. Jean