help with linking out to files

[sammykaye]

Hi, I'm running fmp6 and creating a scientific database which holds various information of little relevance here. However, I need to create a field that will contain several references to scientific papers. I'd like each of these to be able to link out to the paper itself in either pdf or word format. Can anyone give a few pointers to an absolute beginner?

Much appreciated!

Sam

[DykstrL]

If the files are located on a web server, you can link to them with a text field to hold the address of the file and the 'OpenURL' script step to go to the link contained in the field.

If the files are located elsewhere, such as a file server, then the solution gets a little messier depending on which platform you are working on.

For Windows, you can still use the 'Open URL' script step and use: 'myservermyvolumemyfoldermyfile.pdf' format. As long as the user has 'read' rights, it will work.

For Macs, the user must have the server volume already mounted. You can set up an Applescript to mount the volume, but requires some interaction by the user.