I am creating a contacts database for use by members of my staff at a not-for-profit charity

The main screen is the Contacts Layout. On this layout is an Add Donation button which goes to a Donation entry screen where donation details are entered. When these details are entered, the user clicks a button which should return them to the main Contacts screen - with donation details displayed in the portal.

PROBLEM: When I am on the Donation entry screen and the Return button is pressed, Filemaker Pro exits.

I will admit to a weakness in making portals work, so any help in making my donation entry work correctly is much appreciated.

I am using FMP8.

Frank Bugeja

PS UPDATE: As I am not permitted to update the FM Pro file, if you want a copy pls contact me on [email protected].

When you click the Return button does it Go To Related Record using Customer ID or primary key?

Another trick is to have the Donation layout open in a new window. When done simply close the window and you're back on Contacts.

I believe it is via a primary key called CODE in the Contacts table and Donations table. I am happy to send you a copy of the file for you to check ([email protected])

Frank

Why don't you post your file here (zip it first)?