I would like to script a process by which I save multiple copies of the same file. But I would like each file to save a specific found set - a subset of the records in the file

No problem with the Find, the loop, the dynamic filename and path.

My particular issue: Is there a good way to do a "Save a Copy As..." with only the FOUND SET of records, without the need for a clone file and doing a bunch of imports?

Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

DSW

Sorry, the only built-in way to do this is to save a clone and Import, one by one.

There may be a way to get AppleScript to help automate the Saving (with different names, and paths.)

Ender is right--you can't save a file with a subset of records.

But you *should* be able to use the Export command to accomplish the same result. The Export Records script step uses the current found set as the record source; you would just have to make sure the right fields are indicated and the output is FM format.

HTH,

David

Why not just:

Save a copy of the file and rename it

Open Your new copy.

Find the record to be Kept.

Show Omitted

Delete found set

This should leave you with a copy of your file, with just the found set.

Lee

Edited November 2, 200520 yr by Guest