How is the Word document created - by you or somebody else? Is it
static or can it change? Can you change the format of the Word file
and import it into Filemaker? Can you change the delivery?
If you can't change anything then AppleScript sounds like your best
bet. Do you know AppleScript?
HTH
On 25.04.2007, at 15:57, Emma Glaisher wrote:
I am writing a database (in Filemaker 6) which is supposed to do
everything
for everyone at the push of a button... and am in way over my head!
Specifically, each record is identified by a 7 digit sku code. The
text that
will appear in the catalogue for each item is in a Word document
whose name
includes that code (plus a 3 digit prefix and a 2 letter suffix). I
need to
write a script (unless you know better!) that will grab that text
and put it
into a field for each sku code.
Ultimately I have to put in Xpress tags and get it formatted, but just
getting the text into Filemaker would be a start.
My guess is that I need to write an Applescript as I don't think FM
can
access the contents of a Word doc. Am I right?
Thanks for any input...
Emma
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