"this file cannot be modified"

[ivorlewis]

I made a runtime solution with 4 users, to help us at work, I haven't invoiced anyone. It works fine when I use it, logged into a computer as myself - whether I use my own filemaker log-in or the more limited option for my colleagues.

When they use it, logged into a computer as themselves, the solution doesn't work - they just get "this file cannot be modified".

What am I doing wrong?.

Thanks anyone!!

Ivor L.

 

[Wim Decorte]

Runtimes can not be shared... it sounds like you have just the one copy and that everyone is trying to work with that one?

 

If they each have their own physical copy then it is a matter of privileges.  On Windows, make sure the file is not locked or set to read-only (right-click it in Windows explorer).  On OSX, use Get Info to verify that the user has the proper rights to it.

[ivorlewis]

Thanks. You are correct, it is a single copy on a server we can access independently of one another. I thought that was the whole point of a runtime solution - surely if we each have a separate copy we won't have the complete picture, only our individual input. Doesn't make sense. There are only four of us. The files are not locked/read-only. All are share-enabled. All have advanced privileges.

Do I give up?.

With regards,

Ivor L.

[Lee Smith]

Read the Help on this subject "About creating runtime solutions (FileMaker Pro Advanced" HERE and also available in your Help when FileMaker Pro Advanced is opened.

[Wim Decorte]

Thanks. You are correct, it is a single copy on a server we can access independently of one another. I thought that was the whole point of a runtime solution 

 

That was a wrong assumption.  Runtimes are meant to be single-user copies with no sharing with other users.

[ivorlewis]

OK, my mistake. Back to the drawing board. Many thanks both.