i tried to create a script (scriptmaker) that would automatically open (actually bring into view) the second of 2 files that make up my database.

i couldn't get it to do it.. would someone "walk" me through it?

and one more,

when i have both files (related, same as above) open, can i make the second file flip records as i flip through them in the first file?

also, i'm usinf "Record ID, auto-serial by 1" for my match field for the 2 files -is there anything wrong with relating them both to each other?

and how can i cause the secong file to create a new record when create a new record in the first -and give it the same number?

whew!

Thanks.

i got the scripts to open and close the related files at startup (document open)... but the second file opens on top of the main file which i don't like -can i change that?

i realize i can put the script on the "other" file, but then i have to use the "other" file to launch the db.

any way to do that?

(sorry i should have put this in "scripts")

Mac OS X

As part of your startup script in the second file, add the Toggle Window [Hide] step, so that it get hidden.