I am very new at FileMaker and I need a little help.
I got a copy of a FMPro database from a friend. I have all the passwords
necessary to use it.
However, although I can open the database in FMPro7, and I can
enter/save values in various fields, I cannot edit the various records
and forms, thus I assume they were protected some way. Whenever I open
the database, most menus in FMPro become non-functional (this includes
the edit, format, records, scripts, etc).
That would be fine, but here is the problem:

One of the forms has a field which contains the IP address of the
computer this database file was initially destined to work on, but
whenever I try to change this IP with the one from my computer, I get a
message that the field is "not modifiable". The purpose of this IP is to
allow other users to communicate with the database from their computers.
If I open the file on my computer (different IP), users get an error
message.

Thus, would it be possible in any way to de-block that field, so I can
change that IP address? I have Admin and User passwords, but regardless
which one I use, the IP cannot be edited.

Thank you in advance!

There are more then one possibilities.

1. The field you see is a calculation field. You have to find out which
other field(s) this calculation uses and put those orriginal fields on the
layout.

2. The field itself is locked. Go into layout mode. Right click -> select
Field Behavior. A dialogbox appears. First sentence reads: Allow field to be
entered: Switch the first checkbox ON (in browse mode)

3. The field has some storage - or entry-option set. Goto Define fields.
Locate your field. Click the button options. On the first tab, there should
be no checkboxes active. (You don't see any ticks (check) in a checkbox.) On
the second tab you see one radio button active and one checkbox. Both are
above the first line. Other tabs are not needed for now.

By now you should have found the solution, unless I am forgetting the
obvious..... :-))

Ursus


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In article <43043374$0$3620$dbd4d001 (AT) news (DOT) wanadoo.nl>,
"ursus.kirk" <secret (AT) nowhere (DOT) com> wrote:

Thank you for the reply,

however...
The database appears to be protected, in such a way that most menus are
"disabled".
I cannot go to layout mode, as it is disabled, along with find, browse
and preview submenus.
Also disabled, is the "define" submenu, along with import, export, and
other submenus.

If there is an alternative solution, that would be great...Thanks much.

GenekTec

GenekTec wrote:
It doesn't sound like you have the master password. It sounds like
you'll need that to enter layout mode, to change field definitions, or
to adjust security.

You have to contact the original maker of the file and see if he/she is
willing to give you the master-pasword. Or perhaps willing to make the
alterations you need in your file. The file is defenitively locked with a
password you don't have. You just have enough to work with the finished
solution.

Ursus


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