Rename relational database files

[vct]

I want to archive a Filemaker Pro relational database that consists of 8 files. I need to rename the files so that they are different from the "live" files. Is there a way that I can rename the files but don't have to reestablish the relationships, and fix the scripts one by one? Your help will be greatly appreciated!!!

[EddyB]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

This can be done using the FileMaker Developer application if you have access to this.

HTH

Ed

[vct]

Thanks Ed for your help! I was amazed by how fast I received response to my question in this forum ;-) I only have FileMaker Pro 5.5. If File Maker Developer application is a plug-in or upgrade, I don't think I'm resourced to have access to it but I will keep your answer in my mind. Thanks again.

Vivian

[kenneth2k1]

Hi:

Developer is a product of FileMaker. You would have to buy it. Or find someone that has it.

I have Developer 5.5. If you wanted to, you can send them to me and I can change the file names. Of course that would mean that I would get a look at your files. If that would violate your software agreements or anything, then you probably don't wanna do it.

[BobWeaver]

You can do it by keeping the same file names, but putting them in a different directory (folder). Filemaker will use relative file paths to find related files. So, the relationships should stay intact.