
fmpsl file to your colleague or client and they can quickly see what you are seeing. fmpsl file that is created stores the found set, current record, sort order, layout, toolbar visibility and mode in a double-clickable document that will restore the saved settings in FileMaker Pro. Snapshot Links were introduced to allow colleagues and clients to easily share reports, found sets, records, etc. There are also various advantages and disadvantages of each technique that you'll want to pay close attention to so you can choose the right approach for the right situation.īefore starting this article, it is recommended you read the first three articles in the series as important foundational information may not be repeated: Strap on your galoshes cause we'll be wading through muddy waters. Restoring find criteria is no walk in the park. The second is a script to save and restore find criteria. Just a few issues with interface to overcome. The first method I will cover uses the Snapshot Link feature and is fairly straightforward. In this final article from a series of four articles, I want to cover alternatives to restoring records using serial numbers and relationships. FileMaker started out as a DOS application called Nutshell but was shaped into the powerhouse it is today by Claris and FMI. but changed it's name in 1998 when it focused on FileMaker. It was once named Claris when it also sold MacWrite, MacPaint, Claris Emailer, ClarisWorks, etc.

or FMI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple, Inc. I always knew this to be true with Insert Calculated Result, but I had just assumed that Set Field had to have a field reference to work.įileMaker, Inc. Set Field Peculiarities Maybe everyone else knew this, but I just discovered it: If you don't specify a target field with Set Field then it will set the calculation to the currently selected field. The Philosophy of FileMaker recommends PCI!


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