I have a database with a table called Line and a table called Points.
A line has many points, and a point can be a part of many lines.  I
have an intermdiate table called Points.Lines to clear up the many to
many relationship.

I am creating a script which copies data from one field and pastes it
to another field in a different layout.
Filemaker seems to lose the information when seitching between layouts
and pastes the last thing that was copied.

I am trying to create a relation between a contact and invoice
database through a Customer ID. Does the ID have to be numeric or can
it be alpha numeric? Also, how do I invoke the field to present
options when I go to enter an ID, as one might see when entering a

I am a new and novice filemaker user. I have a simple problem. I have
one field -Present Time and another field time of last meal. I wanted
to work out the fasting time (ie the difference betweek the two) in
hrs. For simplicity of data collection I wanted to class the result

Dear Listeners:
Please forgive this probably rather dumb question but I have so far never
worked with any version of FMP Server.
My only (pleasant) experience with web serving so far is Custom Web

How can play sounds stored in container fields without double clicking on
the field?
Is it possible to automaticaly play the sound as soon as you ender the
field?

Would appreciate a quick explanation regarding the differences between
'minimal' and 'full.
The help file provides official definitions, of course,  but I don't
really understand the practical ramifications of the two options.

I have a problem with FMP Advanced server 9 on Win XP.
I installed  Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6, it's ok.
then I install  FMP Advanced server 9,
when I want to activate the Web publishing,

Is there a possibility to retrieve the product/license key from a running
installation Filemaker Server 5.0?
Regrettably, documentation is lost. Just in case a reinstall would be
necessary.

I have an interesting problem I think.  Any assistance would be
greatly appreciated.
Here's what's going on:
FMP9Adv

I am using the Mac classic program, Nolo's Personal RecordKeeper,
copyright 1992, to keep track of my home inventory.  After fifteen years
it's time to quit using this Mac classic programs. I have a copy of
Filemaker Pro v 6. Does anyone know of a "home Inventory" template for

I have a layout viewed in list mode.  I have a header, a footer, and a
body.  The summary info is in the body section with a button that
allows me to change the background color for the selected field.
It works fine, except when i view information in the footer.  I have

I have a design issue that I am struggling with.  (sorry for the long
post, and thank you for your patience)
Here is the context:
Multiuser, server-based FMP 9 solution for a large membership

Can anyone recommend a 'how to' book for scripts and relational
aspects in filemaker? For example: How to create a button that will
sort a column.
Thanks

Trying to create a script to archive records.  If you do this by hand,
he dialog allows you to choose "current table" or "current layout."  But
the Export Records script step doesn't offer this choice, and you get an
export of only the fields in the layout. Best I can think of is ...