Did I imagine it or can I manage security of a file via a separate file which contains just users?

Both files to be hosted on the server.

FMP11

Perhaps you're thinking of External Authentication?

External Authentication exactly...... can this be done via another fmp file?

if so how?

External Authentication exactly...... can this be done via another fmp file?

No.

External Authentication requires FM Server and works with Active Directory (Win) or Open Directory (Mac). The advantage of using AD or OD is that the user groups and accounts can also be used to manage other IT resources such as computer log-ins, e-mail accounts and file share access.

EA can also be used in a simpler setup without AD or OD by creating the user accounts and groups in the OS of the host computer running FM Server.

No.

External Authentication requires FM Server and works with Active Directory (Win) or Open Directory (Mac). The advantage of using AD or OD is that the user groups and accounts can also be used to manage other IT resources such as computer log-ins, e-mail accounts and file share access.

EA can also be used in a simpler setup without AD or OD by creating the user accounts and groups in the OS of the host computer running FM Server.

Thanks Vaughn, I have server so this will all be cool, not sure where I dreamt up using another fmp file, ah well!

Thanks again

There is a Tech Brief on the subject of External Server Authentication you might want to read. It contains a lot of information that explains how EA works and how to implement it.

Steven