Issue 60
September 20, 1994
16 pages
Feature:
Partial Unindexing in FileMaker — use numeric field for text data
What is indexing?
Feature:
Transferring Multiple Invoice Data to Checks — use an external macro to coordinate Make
Repeats+ with FileMaker
Feature:
Guarding Serial Numbers & Reserializing Too
Conflict between firmly fixed serial numbers and serializing imported records
Instead of redefining the serial number back and forth, build custom protection that does not rely on direct FileMaker features
Calculate your own protection
Q&A:
Removing Empty Repeating Field Lines
Scripts provide one answer
Sequential scripts simplify process
Use caution
Techniques & Tips & Notes:
Newsletter revisions
Lower FileMaker price
Faster Finds in empty fields
Use custom warning message to help prevent mishaps When Today is yesterday
A file still open after midnight does not update Today
Workarounds formatting for day-of-week
