exporting repeating fields

[j_u_s_t_i_n]

can anyone explain me (step-by-step, in full detail) how can i export repeating field data? the FM7 help says:

To export all repeating field values:

1 Find the records you want to export.

2 Make a clone of the file you want to export.

3 Open the clone, then import the data from the original file.

4 In the Import Options dialog box, select Splitting them into separate records, then click OK.

5 Export from this clone file to SYLK, WKS, and DBF formats.

but i have absolutely no idea where to start! im just a beginner here, so any help is really appreciated. thanks guys!

[j_u_s_t_i_n]

update: ive done steps 1-3 but i cant do step 4 because it is grayed out (i cant select it! waaaa)! now what do i do?

[j_u_s_t_i_n]

also, when i export the repeating fields directly (slk file), it only exports the first values of the repeating field. pls help me pls...

[Vaughan]

make sure you're using FMP 7.0v3. I believe there was a bug in earlier versions (v1 and v2).

[j_u_s_t_i_n]

yes im sure im using FMPro7v3...

[Ugo DI LUCA]

Hi,

I don't know why you cannot select this option and don't have 7 here for a test, but may be you could try to create a new field (not repeating) in the clone file, called repeatHolder, and then use this field for the match to your previously repeating field.

[j_u_s_t_i_n]

im exporting the records from the old system, and it is already a finished product, so some modes (layout especially) and some settings are disabled by my seniors (the one who programmed the system). i cant do what you suggested (create new field), and i think this is what the problem is. so i guess i have to go and ask my seniors about giving me an editable copy of the system. right? or do you guys have anymore suggestions?

[j_u_s_t_i_n]

ok im right, i just need administrator access to the system. thanks alot guys!