Exporting to server with SetVariable

[OneTime]

Hello all,

I am currently trying to save records with a naming system. I am able to achieve this on my desktop (having already set the $filename variable) using

Set Variable [$fullpath; Value: Get(DesktopPath) & $filename]

however I need to save this file on a remote volume.

In the Set Variable script's Value field, I've tried substituting the Get function for

filemac:/Volume/Folder

But I am told that is not a table and cannot proceed. I have also tried substituting Volume for the Server's IP address and surrounding this part of the function with apostrophies.

I am sure that the answer is shockingly simple, however my scripting/programming knowledge is very limited.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[LaRetta]

I am unsure on a Mac. However, on Windows it would be something like:

"filewin://computerName/folder/filename.xls"

[OneTime]

thanks LaRetta for your response. I tried that too. My problem is with the exact sintax in the Set Variable function. With apostrophes I can put in any file path I want, however I always get the message "Disk full...". When I try it without apostrophes I am told by FMP that that The specified table cannot be found.

If you have any insight that would great, if not, thank you for your time anyhow, I would not have gotten this far without you.

[bcooney]

Can you post your script? Another method is to import a file from your network share as a reference. Then, use GetasText(container) to see the path necessary.

[OneTime]

OK I finally got it after trying to smash a square peg in a round hole for 2 days I finally stopped trying to use Set Variable for $filepath and directly in the save as .pdf script put in filemac:/Volume/Folder/$filename and voilá!

Wow, I knew it was simple but I am embarassed about how much so it was...

PS. Thank you bcooney, I was thankfully able to avoid the SetVariable problem for the time being. I will keep that Getastext in my mind for the future.

Edited August 13, 2010 by Guest

[bruceR]

It would still be a good idea to learn to write an accurate path variable. That's the foundation for all kinds of file references, import, export, etc. It isn't that hard.