Hello, I have a database that is deployed with Filemaker Server and I want to actually go back in and add some global fields to a preference panel so that the user can change their address and logo and it will show through the solution. I can add the global fields when I'm working on the solution remotely but they just save as local globals and do not affect other users. My question:

Do I have to go into the Filemaker Server/Data/Databases/ file unlock that file, open it directly, in order for my global fields to be considered original?

Thanks!

That is how globals work - they are individual to each user. It does not matter how you create them.

In order to have the initial value of globals to be fixed then you must open the file as the HOST (using FMP) - you can't save the initial value if you are a CLIENT in any case.

If you need to re-initialise globals then consider scripting.

Consider using a preferences table here. It doesnt have to be more than 1 record in this table. As part of your startup script, you can set your global fields.