data communications between FMK 6 and 7

[SJOE]

We are converting some of our projects to FMK7, while some of other databases still running in FMK 6(and always changing). So what is the best way to read data from FMK 6 in FMK7?

Thank you.

[Lee Smith]

Conversion of v6 to v7 is a one way process.

You can not directly read data from either file into the other. You will need to use something like Text Export and Import.

HTH

Lee

[SJOE]

Thank you so much Lee Smith for your reply!

The problem is that the FMK 6 database is very big, need long time to convert every time.I tried to export and import only new records by a 3rd media (XML or dat), but I didn't find this function in FMK 7. Export and import all records also need so long time!

Conversion of v6 to v7 is a one way process.

You can not directly read data from either file into the other. You will need to use something like Text Export and Import.

HTH

Lee

[Ender]

You should consider converting and debugging all solution files for FM7 offline, then do one final conversion of the FM6 files to FM7 and import the data into clones of the FM7 offline version.

Converting and debugging can take a long time, depending on the complexity of the solution and if you wish to consolidate any of the files while you're at it. Trial imports of the data may happen a couple times to allow you to get the bugs out of the import step, making sure the data will import correctly. Then one more import is needed when the final version of the FM7 version is rolled out, and the FM6 version is put to bed.

This may seems tedious, but I think it's better than trying to run both versions live simultaneously, having to move data back and forth to keep things updated.

This and other conversion options are discussed at length in the FM7 Foundations and Migration Methodologies tech brief on filemaker.com.

[SJOE]

Thank you Ender!

However, we have some projects, convertions need some time. At this time, we can only conver several of thme, so we need a period of time to run 6 and 7 simutenously. data communication between 6 and 7 is a must.