I have three databases, time sheet( a simple portal for entering project hours logged), time sheet line items( for storing that info as separate records), and projects(for distributing that info to the appropriate project record). I want to create value lists unique to each project record and generated each time I create a new record, that can then be attached to a field in the time sheet file. Can this be done?

Your problem is not very clearly stated, have you check out the Value List section of your FMP helpfile. Such as creating dynamic value lists from another file.

Take a look.