Trouble opening and editing.

[bureen]

-Hi, I'm a VB programmer. My new job drives me into the amazing world of FM Pro 6. The database is quite complete ( done by other people) and already set up for multiple users. I only have to customize and enhance the usability. But, I cannot go to the Layout mode because it was set up with a limited privilege. And certainly, I cannot change the privilege setting or any Admin configuration. All I can do is entering new data. Could someone please help me with this ? I really appreciate it. : :

Ben.

[Raybaudi]

And certainly, I cannot change the privilege setting or any Admin configuration. All I can do is entering new data. Could someone please help me with this ?

So, what type of help can we give you ?

What's the question ?

[bureen]

-- How do I open the database file and edit it? Because everytime I open it, it says "Opening... for multi-user..", and a bunch of tables display but I cannot got to Layout mode, or any Admin setting. As I said, all I can do is entering new data. My purpose is to customize the layout, edit script... which I can't now. Thanks for your help.

[Lee Smith]

If I'm understanding your situation correctly, you do [color:red]not have the [color:blue]Access Privileges to do any modifications other than to add [color:blue]data. If that is correct, there is nothing we can do to help, except to suggest that you request a higher Access Privilege from your Administrators.

Lee

[IdealData]

Put simply - you need the MASTER password.

[Lee Smith]

That may not be totally accurate. The "company" may have several Accounts and Privilege levels. It doesn't necessarily require a Master Password to access the thing mentioned, only an account with the privileges needed by Ben.

Lee

[bureen]

--- Hi, the funny thing is I'm supposed to be the administrator. This is the work left by the previous FM programmer. I'm taking over his database. If there is a way to get through with the master password. How do I do that..?? My boss may be able to know the master somewhere. Many thanks to your help. I appreciate it. Have a nice weekend.!!

[Lee Smith]

There are three ways to solve your problem that I know of.

1). Have your company Demand that the former Administrator provide you with it.

2). Find a Password Cracker (there have been some mentioned in the past on the Forum.

3) Check and see if FMI still provides the service. They used to do this for like a $100.00, with proof of ownership.

Lee

[bureen]

--Uhmm, when I open it, it doesn't ask for a password or anything. It automatically loads up all the tables and says " Open... for multi-user..." And I can't even access the Account priviledge setting after this. And there's no way to contact the previous programmer. I guess we have to count on the FMI service. Any other solution..?? Many thanks.

[kiwiora]

--Uhmm, when I open it, it doesn't ask for a password or anything. It automatically loads up all the tables and says " Open... for multi-user..."

Hold down your shift key when you open the file - you will then get the password dialog box.

[bureen]

-- I'll try it. Thanks

[Vaughan]

Hold down the Option key on a Macintosh to prompt for password.