Can't force FileMaker 6 to ask for password on open

[life036]

Hello,

I created a database a few years back (with version 6 pro or version 6 developer, I can't remember), and it always opens with the layout mode unavailable. It never asks for a password.

I seem to remember a keyboard button that you hold down while opening a file to force it to ask you for a password, but I can't figure it out. Anyone have any idea how I can re-gain access to administer this darn database!? I'm sure I have the password, I just can't get it to ask me for it...

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but it seemed like the best choice.

Thanks!

Chris

[AudioFreak]

Hold down the Shift Key when you double click to open the file.

Micahel

[life036]

Nah, shift doesn't work... Just tried it.

Neither does Esc, Option, Ctrl, or Apple... Could it be that I did something weird to it in Developer that is causing this problem?

Chris

[AudioFreak]

Is it a runtime?

[life036]

Not so far as I can tell, it's a .fp5 file...

Ive tried the shift trick on OS X, OS 9, and WinXP - No deals.

[AudioFreak]

Hmm that leaves me at a loss :

Maybe post the file here if possible, prob not an option though considering it's holding data obviously.

[AudioFreak]

Btw on a Mac it's the Apple key but you said you tried that also.

Ok here's a thought. Create a file that needs a password(The same as what you believe the other file PW is. Create a script that opens the file and attach it to a button. This way it will open the file using the correct password. Basically an Opener file.

Worth a try, and the only thing I can think of.

Michael

Edited September 7, 2007 by Guest

[Fenton]

It's the Option (alt) key on a Mac, not Shift.

[AudioFreak]

Is that the same as the Apple key? I don't have a mac keyboard in front of me.......lol

[Fenton]

No, the "Apple" key (with the cloverleaf) is known as the Command key.

Interesting tidbit: I read today (in MacWorld) that the new iMac aluminum keyboard no longer has the Apple icon on it; it says "Command" instead; the cloverleaf remains. End of an era (and some confusion for switchers).

[AudioFreak]

Thanks for that Fenton.

Try having Macs in the building that use a "Normal" keyboard. Throws me for a loop everytime I sit at a mac at work......lol