Copy as command.. question moving backup data to remote

[RodM]

Hello..   I have 2 questions

 

1)

I am trying to COPY AS both my Program fmp12  (4 time larger than data) and my Data.fmp12 to Backup folder..

 

My code is attached image

My results is 2 files.. but both are the same size...  meaning I am copying the Program twice

I thought the Open Data cmd did the trick.. but then viewing Get( filename) say I am not

 

 

2) once the files are copied... is it safe to email the fmp12 files,   (probably be 2 emails)   what might be recommended getting 2 files remote..  we're updating a 2nd workstation.. for graveyard shift.. running a run-time duplicate of same app

 

TIA 

[Wim Decorte]

The fact that you open another file does not mean you are IN the other file.  So when you get to the SAVE AS you are still in the original file.  To back up the data file you need to call a script in the data file.

[RodM]

thanks... never knew that, ...  couldn't even find that basic info answering this..  
I work mostly on one app.. so not getting all the experience. 

Appreciate

[RodM]

thanks that all worked... after thought.. does make sense                 0

 

..  should post the 2nd question... what is the forum rule.. 1 quest / post.. most most like..

[Lee Smith]

If the second question is in some way related to the current thread, you should keep them together. However, it it is on a different need, and unrelated to the current question, it deserve its own thread, placed in a relevant topic.

 

Lee

[RodM]

Relevant topic.?   Sometime Iam not sure,  let me guess Export/Import   ..or you'll find me.