Getting from the server to the IPAD

[mleiser]

I'm lost. We have a number of computers on our LAN with one machine set as a FM12 server. How do I get an IPAD to see the files on my server where whenever I update a record on the IPAD it updates on the server. Also, can this be done if I'm in another place far from the office. If I'm willing to just email the file over, how do you do that easily from the server? I see how the GO program works, I know FM12 enough to be able to work with it. It's the connection and copying to my IOS devices that I'm lost with. I'm not technical enough for all the technical jargon used. I haven't seen a walkthrough anywhere online that can help me with this. Anyone?

[Josh Ormond]

1. FM Go connects to FileMaker server, or hosted files, the same as FileMaker Pro/Advanced. Using Open Remote.

2. As for accessing the files, you need to make sure access is allowed in the Sharing options.

3. To access the files from outside your network, you need to route the incoming connection from the external IP address to the internal IP address (and appropriate port). It's not super hard to do, but if you are not all that technical, it would be wise to get some help from a technical guru. It is called Port Forwarding.

[mleiser]

At least I know what to ask now. Thanks.

[mleiser]

One more thing. If I want to transfer it to the Ipad via email I know I can go to my email and attach the file and send it. Is there a way, within the file itself to send it via email so I can pick it up on my ipad? I know there is a File/Send/Email in the file, but when you say attach file it doesn't allow a file on the server.

[Wim Decorte]

Sending a file by email requires that the file be available to the OS file system.  And that can't happen because filemaker server needs exclusive lock on it.  In other words: a file can not email itself because it is open.

[hbrendel]

But you can do a "Save as Copy" first...

[mleiser]

But you can do a "Save as Copy" first...

When using a server file you can't do "Save as Copy". Otherwise I would do that and email that file. What I'm trying to do sounds simple, but I'm having an issue knowing how to do it. I have a file on my server and every evening I want to email a copy of it to my Ipad. SOunds simple, but I'm lost. Can anyone help me out?