Runtime file compatibility

[TriggerCat]

I apologize if this has been posted before!

Does anyone know the compatibility between FileMaker 4.1 files and a runtime solution created in Developer 5x?

example: Can exports from a FM 4.1 solution be exported and then imported into a RunTime solution (created in FMD 5x, OK to import, etc.)? I am guessing the answer is yes, given that FM can import older FM files (save a copy in OLD format create new format), BUT what about export files from the RunTime solution and importing them into a FM 4.1 solution? Is it possible?

Thanks for any input, I havn't needed to use Developer so I don't have a lot of knowledge on its functionality.

[ November 15, 2001: Message edited by: TriggerCat ]

[willb]

As long as import and export files are active in the runtime version, there is no problem.The files you export will be tab delimited text files and Filemaker has no problem with these. Make sure you remember what order the fields were in when you export the files and import them in the same order.

[TriggerCat]

Wil, thanks for the quick response!

So, files exported out of a RunTime solution are aways in a tab delimited format? I guess that makes sense, as they are easy to manipulate in that format. Is there an option to export files in a FileMaker format?

PS: I think this forum is great!

[DykstrL]

FM5 Runtime can export to the same runtime solution extension file type and be opened by the runtime. FileMaker (.FP5) files can also be imported to Runtime files. Runtime solution files cannot convert/upgrade older FileMaker files so this will only work with the same versions (3-3, 4-4, or 5-5). You can export via .TAB, .CSV, .SLK, .DBF, .WK1, or .BAS formats then import to another runtime solution file.