Hi,

We have an ODBC application that connects to FileMaker. However, the FM database always has ODBC as off after installation (even though we ship it ON). Is there a way that we can run a script to switch ODBC on. I know I can open the ODBC Sharing window, but would like to switch it on for the current database.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim.

The preference for that toggle is stored in the Windows registry, in the FileMaker preferences. For FM 10 it's in this hive:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareFileMakerFileMaker Pro10.0APlugIns

Where you'll find a key named "Disabled" that has its value set to "$RDACSFM1FWEB" by default.

Remove the "RDAC" setting and you'll find that ODBC access will be enabled.

However...

1) messing with the registry can potentially be very dangerous if you make a mistake

2) you'll need to change this key *before* FM loads because FM checks this key at startup only.

So you'll have to find a way to automate this, eith either the command line or VBscript.

Thank you very much Wim, very helpful indeed!

Much appreciated.

Jim.