I recently upgraded from FM 3.0 to 4.0. I keep a database of clients with approx. 7,000 records on two computers in different locations. After converting my file to the new program it remained a managable size of of approx 900KB which allowed me to transport it between computers using only a floppy. After only adding a few dozen records the file has suddenly grown to 2.2MB in size. Using 3.0 even with 9,000 records the file size never exceeded 1.0MB How do I get the size back to where it belongs for easy transport between computers when it is updated?

1) Use "Save a copy as compressed copy" to save the file.

2) Lose the floppy disk and buy a Zip drive (I didn't think anyone used floppies any more, you must be on a PC! )

3) If the machines are in the same office, network FM.

-bd

You mentioned "converting the file to the new program." FMP3 and FMP4 both use tyhe same file formats, there is no conversion necessary. There is a conversion required from 3/4 to FMP5.

Originally posted by Vaughan:

You mentioned "converting the file to the new program." FMP3 and FMP4 both use tyhe same file formats, there is no conversion necessary. There is a conversion required from 3/4 to FMP5.