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are some quick cross platform downloads which you can
utilize in the development of your own databases or use a
reference about your databases. They aren't meant to be
pretty, just to provide you with some answers. These tips
are formatted for FM 3.0 and 4.0. If you are using 5.0
the formatting has changed, however after you open your
5.0 application and select the file to be opened,
FileMaker will convert the files for you, renaming the
original file as "old...".
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Want to eliminate the blanks in a text field,
then check this out.
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Phone Number formatting Enter 8005551234.
FileMaker will show (800) 555-1234
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FileMaker, Inc. policy and sample letter to
obtain lost password.
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Convert numbers to text. Use for checks,
contracts, etc..
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Prevent field modification after data is
entered.
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Calculate laps time between dates and
times.
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Calculate your age in years, months and
days.
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Recovery: What is it, and how to avoid it
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Social Security Number formatting. Enter
123456789. FileMaker will show 123-45-6789
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In
addition to these simple commonly requested solutions,
there are countless other tips and tricks used in solving
a problem and/or making a solution work for you. To post
them here, while perhaps helpful, can also lead to a
cluttered site. That is something that we would like to
avoid, so you can feel comfortable enough to come back
and visit us often.
You're
invited to email
your problem to us.
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