jnc62567 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 I am using Filemaker Pro Developer 6.0. When I create a database file on Windows 2000, I cannot open in on a Mac - error message (This file could not be translated using the selected file type.) However, when I create a database file on the Mac, I have no problems opening it on the Windows machine. I have tried recovering the file - still does not open on the Mac - Any ideas how to resolve this? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Knippel Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 Windows OS uses the extension of the filename to identify the file type, while MacOS uses the Creator Type, which is an attribute of the file itself. Windows OS does not set this attribute. Just open the Filemaker application, then open your files, the MacOS will then set the Creator Type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc62567 Posted November 3, 2002 Author Share Posted November 3, 2002 I've tried that - starting Filemaker on the Mac, then attempting to open the file, but I get the same message. I am able to use the Developer tool on the *.fp5 files and they seem to be read correctly. It is only when attempting to open them with Filemaker Pro - before using the Developer Tool - that I get the error message. This is not an isolated instance, either. It happens to all (about 20 now so far) files that I try. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Knippel Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 Then something is wrong with either your installation of Filemaker or your method of transferring the files. Reinstall Filemaker on BOTH systems. How are you moving the files from one system to another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc62567 Posted November 4, 2002 Author Share Posted November 4, 2002 OK, I'll try re-installing filemaker developer. I use a zip disk to transfer the files back and forth between machines. I haven't had problems with any other types of files using this method. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWeaver Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 You may have to configure the File exchange control panel to recognize PC files with the .fp5 extension as Filemaker files. Otherwise the creator type won't be set properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Knippel Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Installation of Filemaker should do this, also opening the app first, then opening the files should also so this. Try compressing the files into an .ZIP or .SIT archive first, this will often get around what ever is causing the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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