I have learned database mostly with MS Access.  I am not sure where
Filemaker stands compared to MS Access.  Here is my current problem.  In
Access, when you have a field that is a key to a parent table, you can
use a combo box with an invisible first column.  The key to the ...

I compile and edit a number of datafiles for Radio Netherlands'
listeners, such as this one on Antique Radio:  
http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/features/media/links/antiqueradio.html?view=Standard
I

Is there a way to command FileMaker to select x number of records with
certain criteria at random?  For example, to find five random records
from a set of 100.  Please respond if you know how.  Thank you.

I'm using FileMaker Pro on MacOSX to maintain a simple database of
facts I learn in school, new vocabulary words, et cetera, and am
wondering if anyone has learned how to simulate a "flashcard"
experience.  What I'd like is to be able to see just one of two fields

I'm trying to connect to FileMaker using a DSN-less connection. The SQL is
OPENDATASOURCE ( provider_name, connection_string ). I've tried everything I
can think of for provider_name, like 'FileMaker Pro' which is what it says
in the ODBC Data Sources control panel when setting up a ...

I have a problem printing. When I try to access Print Setup, I get an error
message reading: "Cannot access print options. Use the Control Panel to set
up an active printer." Needless to say I have an active printer! Its a HP
Laserjet 6L.

Maybe I'm just missing this, but I can't find it anywhere...
I have about 40 databases hosted by FileMaker Server 7.
When a client goes to "Open Remote" -- there's just an alphabetical
listing of all 40 databases.

Anyone got an idea on what I can do?
Filemaker 7 Dev crashed when I was working on a layout. Everything
seemed to be fine and I kept working.
I've now found that any relationship I make that has number and text

According to amazon.com, the book;
FileMaker Pro 7 Advanced for Windows and Macintosh : Visual QuickPro
Guide (Visual Quickpro Guide)
This yet to be published book will tell you about

I want to display a message in payment description field based on
value in amount due field. Payyment Description field is set as
calculation and result is set as text hear is the formula I am trying
to use: If ( Amount Due="$0.00" ; Thank you for your payment ; Make

I have a calculation field that tells me how many records were entered
on a specific date.  So that I can see how many records were entered
TODAY.
The problem that I am having is that if NO records are entered the

This is breaking my brain, I'm not a FileMaker user, i'm more of a MySQL
guy, and I can't for the life of me get this right.
I'm trying to get the total amount of records in the table that contains
specific text in a name field, and then add it to a serial function.

Which sub directory in Filemaker Pro 7 (WIN XP) server stores the .fp7 files
for sharing over a LAN?
Thanks in advance. AL

I know there are loads of them made in filemaker
but can any one recommend a really good one
preferably made in six
i need to be able to store contact and company detail, also it has to be

I'm working on an Instant Web Publishing application that needs to
handle binary file uploads. I've tried looking into UPLOADit and other
plug-ins, but none of them will work with Server 7 Advanced.
Does anyone have experience with creating an upload form or IWP