I have developed five files all related and doing one thing or another to a main file. When a user opens the main file, it runs a script that opens the other files as well. I have set passwords and groups up in the main file which work great with the main file only! Question: How can I prevent certain users from getting into some of the related files and or only certain layouts in some related files? I tried setting up the same password and groups for each file hoping for mutual interconnectivity (I just made that up) but it doesn't work. I'm missing something basic. Can someone help?

Access to fields and layouts is controlled by creating groups that have access to specific fields and layouts. You can lock users out of a file by not giving them password access to the file. To keep from stranding users without proper access privileges, you can test Status(CurrentGroup) inside of scripts and use this information to control user navigation. Re-read the section on security in your manual.

-bd