backing up files (FM8)

[Silvertop]

I would like to put a script on a button to allow users to back up the file(s) they are working on.

I have no idea where to begin, I have tried searching with no success.

If any kind soul could put up an example/sample script I will be very grateful

Thanks

John

Edited October 11, 2006 by Guest

[T-Square]

FM Help includes an example backup script. Search "Example Backup Script" and follow those directions.

Enhancements on this process revolve mostly around naming the backup file and specifying the backup location. The example script simply uses "Backup Copy" as the file name.

Check out also:

http://www.connectingdata.com/MoreBackups_v2.pdf

HTH,

David

[Silvertop]

Thanks David.

I will check these out (though still amazed that FM does not provide PROPER Backup support)

[T-Square]

What do you mean by "PROPER Backup support"? In my mind, backups are a function of the OS (and hence outside the responsibility of the DBMS).

Perhaps you want an export feature? But FM has that capability. It's no "mysqldump", but it is there...

David

[Silvertop]

For a DB as mature as FM, I am a wee bit surprised that it does not appear to have the ability to do things like scheduled backups etc., (bearing in mind that all DB's should be backed up regularly).

I'm sure in large corporate environments there are other ways to do it.

BTY, The FM help example would appear to overwrite itself, which is not ideal.

John

Edited October 19, 2006 by Guest

[Ender]

The Server version has scheduled backups.