Multiple Files, One Container Field

[xenos270]

A quick question: does anybody know of a workaround/solution for records that have multiple associated files that can be stored in one container field without having to clutter a layout with a large number of containers. Currently, I seem only to be able to store one file per container field. It would be nice to be able to store multiple files in one container field. Any ideas?

Thanks!

[Reed]

One way would be to archive multiple files into one .zip or .sit file.

Another way would be to use a portal. Each container still only contains one file, but the field is in a related table. The layout associated with your main table could then contain the portal and you could scroll the portal to see all related files stored in the containers.

Dana

[xenos270]

Hi Reed...

Thanks for the response and suggestions! I thought about archiving the files myself. But I decided that it wasn't exactly an optimal solution. Now the portal idea - that's good! I'll look into it and get back to you. Thanks again!