Newbies teatime Posted May 8, 2006 Newbies Share Posted May 8, 2006 Hello everyone. I am 4 days into our Filemaker trial and every day counts! I have to get a half decent database up and going before we can justify a license purchase. I am stuck on 2 big things in filemaker. Firstly using the container fields (a function which is perfect for what I need to achieve) how can I merely "link" a record to a file. I noticed that after adding a large PDF file to a record it's data was included into the database. And every record in this database will need a PDF of a CAD drawing attached! Can I do this? Or will I have to have a very bulky database? My second problem I will post in a more relevant place on the forum, int he meanwhile it's back to the search box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 When inserting the image specify the "store only a reference" option. As the option suggests, this stores only a reference to the file vs. storing the actual file within the database. ~Genx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbies teatime Posted May 8, 2006 Author Newbies Share Posted May 8, 2006 Wow excellent thanks for the quick reply exactly what I needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdealData Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just bear in mind that if you will end up with a multi-user networked system then your reference files must exist in a common network location that all users could mount to their desktop. There are potential pitfalls in mixed platform environments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Depending on how you set it up i suppose. Though if you have a basic filepath / calc result container thing set up its all workable using get(systemplatform). ~Genx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbies teatime Posted May 8, 2006 Author Newbies Share Posted May 8, 2006 yep all the neccessary folders are already accessable for the users intended to use my little frankstiens monster. I will just have to whip them until theyr understand the tick box as well as I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Lol, you could always script the process you know, and set this as a default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Oh right, Welcome to the Forums!!! (I forgot that bit :. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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