Steve,
You don't need to modify ebase/filemaker to auto-enter. It is already
set-up to auto-enter town name, state and anything else you want it to
once you enter the zip code on the Data Entry screen and tab out of that
field. To make it work, you need to "populate" your zip_.102 file (one
of ebase's 29 files) with zip codes and corresponding town, state, etc.
You can add area code info, legislative district info and anything else
that has a relatively constant and unique association with zip codes.
Just add that info into the each record associated with a particular zip
code in the Zip_.102 file. You could manually enter that data, but
better to import a file like the one referenced by Alison into that
file. Just do the import into the Zip_.102 file following the Filemaker
import instructions and being careful to map fields properly. You may
need to create some new fields in the Zip_.102 file to hold the
additional data.
Just beware that as zip codes change (or area codes, legislative
districts, etc.), your Zip_.102 file will continue to auto-enter the old
(wrong) data until you update it by importing the new data. Also, if
you have one zip code that applies to several town names, you may get
the wrong town name when ebase/filemaker auto enters. While the Post
Office probably won't care about the wrong town name, your members
might.
Carl
Steve Shimek wrote:
>
> I've emailed Alison directly to get the file. But, can someone give
> step-by-step instructions on how to 1) install the zip file into
> ebase/filemaker, and 2) modify ebase/filemaker so that it auto-enters the
> city/state once the zip has been entered.
>
> Thank you! This is really, really, a time (and accuracy) saving tool.
>
> Steve Shimek, Executive Director
> The Otter Project, Inc.
> 3098 Stewart Ct.
> Marina, CA 93933
> 831/883-4159 ph/fx
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> www.otterproject.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A. Alpert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 7:12 AM
> To: TechRocks Support
> Subject: [support] zip code file
>
> I have updated the zip_.103 file with the free zip code listing from
> the US census office. This helps with the entry for addresses, so
> that a lot of city and state names are auto entered once you enter
> the zip.
>
> I don't know if others are interested in getting a copy of this file - it's
> over 2 MEG large. Is there a place to upload it on the ebase site for
> others? If not, if you send me your email address, I can send a
> copy to those who would like it.
>
> enjoy -
> Alison
>
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