When does a related file open?

[brian rich]

I have an 'index' database which acts as a top level navigation page to allow users to open other databases. If a user logs into the index using his user name and password, he can gain access to all the databases in which he has an account with the same user details without a further login request.

I've added a new database so have given it a new button which runs the following script:

Allow User Abort[Off]

Open file["RMA"]

Perform Script["Startup" from File "RMA"]

The file RMA contains a relationship to another file "Contacts". If a user has an account in "RMA" but not in "Contacts", he is being asked to provide a login to "Contacts" before he is given access to "RMA". This request occurs immediately the script starts, apparently in advance of reaching the second step if the script debugger is to be believed - it happens as soon as the script starts executing.

I've set up RMA so the first layout it gets to is based on a table that has no relationships to the "Contacts" file, however it still insists that the user provides a login to the external file. Is there a way round this - no errors are generated so I can't trap for the problem.

If it is relevant, the server is Filemaker 8.5, the client is Filemaker 11 Advanced.

Thanks

Brian

[Matthew F]

I don't know if this would work, but does it help to create 'guest' user account, e.g. with no access privileges?