Cross-Platform Solution on Mac for PC

[pcarrington]

I will have to change my name to "The UnLearned."

Have used FM programs I developed (not too complicated) on Macs for years. Will now need to convert to use on PC-Windows.

Used FM Developer and followed all the cook-book rules (was TOO easy obviously). When I then take the files on a zip and try to

open them on a PC...the PC asks for a program to open them and nothing works. I must be missing a vital but obvious step.

Please assist...thank you.

The UnLearned

[LiveOak]

There is really nothing to convert. Just copy the files to the PC and open them with a PC version of FM. The first time you do this you many need to use the File Menu --> Open dialog in FM. I'm guessing that your are using Developer to rename the files? Or, are you using FM Runtime? What version of FM?

-bd

[pcarrington]

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Originally posted by LiveOak:

There is really nothing to convert. Just copy the files to the PC and open them with a PC version of FM. The first time you do this you many need to use the File Menu --> Open dialog in FM. I'm guessing that your are using Developer to rename the files? Or, are you using FM Runtime? What version of FM?

-bd

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Thankyou, LiveOak. What I'm trying to do is to make Stand-Alone Runtime versions so that the receiving PC doesn't need a PC version of FM.

Am I confused; but I thought that I could do that w/ my programs for non-FM owners; e.g., as though I was going to shareware or freeware my programs. More advice is needed...and thanks, again.

DrC

[Ocean West]

You will need to copy the FileMaker Files to a PC running the FileMaker Developer Tool. Once on the PC you "bind" the solution the same as on the Mac.

Althought the "solution" is cross platform the application or the run-time app is not, therefore requires the platform specific "binder".

[pcarrington]

quote:

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Originally posted by Ocean West:

You will need to copy the FileMaker Files to a PC running the FileMaker Developer Tool. Once on the PC you "bind" the solution the same as on the Mac.

Althought the "solution" is cross platform the application or the run-time app is not, therefore requires the platform specific "binder".

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Thanks Ocean West...

So let me paraphrase my understanding here...

I can make runtime solutions all day long for Macs, as I use a Mac for this. And distribute them to other Mac users according to the rules.

BUT for PC runtime solutions, I need a PC to install FM Developer into, then use the FM Developer in the PC to bind per usual, then I can

distribute these to PC users as runtime solutions. Is that corrrect? And thanks again. Whew! It must be the coffee.

DrC

[Ocean West]

You are correct sir!

You could also use Virtual PC.

I believe the CD is a Hybird...

I also recommend you get some sort of Installer/ say Installer Vice because the pc has some weird issues when you put all your files on a CD it will lock all the FM files. The end user will have to fuss with getting the permissions un locked.

Plus it makes your presentation much smoother you can create a CD installer or a Downloadable installer...

SD.

[pcarrington]

quote:

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Originally posted by Ocean West:

You are correct sir!

You could also use Virtual PC.

I believe the CD is a Hybird...

I also recommend you get some sort of Installer/ say Installer Vice because the pc has some weird issues when you put all your files on a CD it will lock all the FM files. The end user will have to fuss with getting the permissions un locked.

Plus it makes your presentation much smoother you can create a CD installer or a Downloadable installer...

SD.

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Thank you, Stephen. Will get going w/ this immediately. Your advice is appreciated and timely.

DrC