How to import layout and value lists

[LemurFM]

Hi,

I copied my original dbs for testing and learning purposes. I created a new layout and field names that I now wish to import back into my original database. I am not interested in merging or importing records, just layout and field names (value lists..sry not up to speed with the terminology yet)

1. I can copy the layout (copy and paste), but the field names do not exist in my original dbs...therefore they remain blank. Also tried Filemanagedatabasetableimport...but that yielded the same result.

2. I do not want to recreate every single field name again (it took a while the first time around).

3. I have used the search function on the site and referred to a couple FM bibles without any luck...so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Really what I'm asking (long winded)is whether or not its possible to import/merge/combine value lists (variables) from multiple databases into a master database.

Thank you,

"All data, No base"

Platforms: Mac and XP (shouldn't make a difference)

[IdealData]

Why not try the opposite approach. Consider your new database, which is an enhanced version of the original, to be your current file?

Import the data from the original into the 'current' file.

That's what is called 'upgrading'.

[LemurFM]

Thanks for the reply,

All I have to say is ARGHHH! I didn't think that I would be able to transfer the layouts doing it this way since I had deleted them from my practice dbs.

Just brilliant..thanks a million

To summarize:

Testing DBS=Old records + New fields

Master DBS= Newest records

- The Testing DBS will become the master DBS after the import

1. Import records from Master ---> Testing

2. Copy/Paste layouts from Master --> Testing

3. Rename Master --->

4. Rename Testing ---> Master

Thanks again

LemurFM