June 24, 200619 yr Hi everyone, Thanks for helping me out with this one... O.K. I have two fmp databases. 1. Software: Contains all information regarding software titles. Each software title has a unique ID listed in the field (software id). 2. Client: Contains all of the client cpu information. Each client has a unique ID listed in the field (client id). In the software database, what I would like to do is create a relationship where I can list all of the clients from the client database who are using a specific software on the same record as the software title. In the client database, I would like to list in each client record, all of the software titles the user has installed. I was hoping there would be a way to do this by associating/listing the software and client ids in each respective database, then creating a portal for the other info (version, client name, etc). What I am finding is that if I establish a portal relationship and use software id to list of all of the titles in a user record, I can't list more than one title, because the previous result is overwritten with the new id info. How can I do this? I have attached sample pdfs that represent what what I would like to do... Thank you so much. Seattleflo client_listing_software.pdf software_listing_clients.pdf
June 24, 200619 yr Helo, seattleflo . Read about many to many relationships. You must have third file which joins your Software and Client databases. This join file let his be Software_Client must contain: Software_Id Client_Id fields Now you must creat relation frome files Software and Client to this file by ID. Try, if you can't i can atach example.
June 24, 200619 yr Author Thanks so much... I mostly get it...I think. However, I am having difficulty with the calculation fields. If there is any way you could post an example to help me understand that 3rd database, I would be soooooooo appreciative. Thanks. Seattleflo
June 25, 200619 yr Author I got it! Finally figured it out, based on your suggestions... Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it. SeattleFlo (=
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