Changing field info on server

[michielk]

I used to be able to change field settings on a shared database (fm server 5 on win server). After I switched computers I can't find out how to install my PC so that I can do this. I need to turn off the server, change the field settings and the start the server again.

What do I need to do?

[Kurt Knippel]

Umm...install Filemaker 5.x Client on your PC?

[Vaughan]

The server needs to be running FM Server 5.0 or later to be able to define fields in a file while it is hosted (as long as there are no other guests using it).

[LeCates]

If you're using a version 5.0 client, make sure to update it to 5.0v3.

The ability to edit fields in files hosted on FMServer was added in the v3 update to 5.0.

You can find the updater at:

http://www.filemaker.com/support/updaters.html#FileMaker5

HTH