Any Guests?

[Matt Klein]

Does anyone know a way to tell if there is a Guest connected to a database that is Hosted by FileMaker Pro(not FileMaker Server)? I know, I know...using FileMaker Server would solve this problem. But, I have a client who just won't spend the $$.

I tried running a script with Error Capture On that tried to access the Define Fields, but the first thing that comes up is that FileMaker is waiting for a Guest to disconnect. Then, it doesn't return an error.

[BobWeaver]

Use user count status function:

If [status(CurrentUserCount)<2]

* No other users, so do your stuff here

End If

[Matt Klein]

Thanks again Bob! I didn't even realize there was a status function for counting the number of users.

[Vaughan]

In the file (on your server) choose the Sharing command from the File menu. It will tell you how many guests are using the file.

[Matt Klein]

Thanks Vaughn. That's another great method that I have probably seen a million times and for some reason didn't think of it. Well, that's what makes this forum great...Hundreds of FileMaker thinking minds all in one place.