> While entering information into a custom field on the Home screen, we
> received a message that the disk containing the file could not be found.
> Clicking OK, we were booted out of Filemaker Pro. We opened Ebase
> again, it
> went through consistency checks, then we closed out properly.
> What causes that message?
Some windows or hardware error - very hard to be specific.
> Does it have anything to do with opening Ebase through a desktop shortcut?
> Should we not have that custom field on the Home Screen? The field is a
> number field so we can enter Date Joined. We wanted to see that
> on the Home
> screen vs the Data Entry or Activist.
Nothing to do with that.
> Also, should we get rid of the Ebase that experienced the improper closing
> and use a back-up?
Yes, although I have never had trouble if consistency check says ok. If it
every asks you to do a recovery - don't - go to a backup.
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