newbie trying to link databases

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Can you tell me if and how I can create a cover page with several buttons that when selected will open the corresponding databases on our server?

What scripts would be needed? Thank you in advance.

Frances

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Ok - I've done more research and trial and error and have been able to set up 2 buttons that link to databases on the server. My next hurdle is opening the "cover page with the buttons" and NOT be sent to the first database automatically. I added a pause script to the first button, but I think that will confuse people when they have to use that. Any OTHER ideas? thanks for any help you could provide.

Frances

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If your initial layout in the main db contains no fields referencing related fields and your script set to run when the file opens contains no references to external files, then there is no reason why opening the main file would cause any others to open.

Regarding your initial question, each button should be attached to a script that Opens the external file, performs a script in it to Restore or Maximize its window (unless the external file has such a script set to run when it opens), and minimizes the main file's window (Toggle Window [Minimize]), if you want it to be hidden.

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Thank you. All done!!! works like a charm.