Also, bear in mind that if the group is using the runtime version, they
will need the PC runtime file (which is different from the Mac runtime
file, which you won't need when you customize). Also, if this is the
case, just beware of what you change and how it might affect their use
of the database.
Carl ("just lurking these days") Paulsen
Walt Daniels wrote:
>
> Yes, it is completely cross platform. The data files do not depend on the
> platform, just copy them. However there are guidelines of things to do or
> not do because some things are different (none in ebase currently). Layouts
> for printers need checking on both platforms. Obviously doing stuff that
> depends on AppleScript does not transport. I have seen a list of things to
> beware of somewhere but don't remember at the moment.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kitty Norton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2001 1:17 PM
> > To: TechRocks Support
> > Subject: [support] Customizing on MAC, using on PC
> >
> >
> > Hello to all,
> > I'm a new subscriber to the list and am glad to find such a
> > wellspring of information available. At this moment, we don't have
> > e-base, but hope to have it soon, depending upon the answers to a few
> > questions.
> >
> > One huge question I have is this -
> > is it possible to customize e-base on a MAC G-4 Powerbook, using
> > Filemaker 5.5, then have the organization install and use that
> > customized e-base program on PC's to maintain the program and to do
> > input for the data base of the organization.
> > (I'm doing volunteer work for two non-profit organizations in the
> > community to help them with their archaic data base systems; I use
> > MAC and they both have only PCs, so before I update my Filemaker to a
> > current version, I'd like to know if the organizations will be able
> > to use the e-base as customized on the MAC with their PCs.)
> >
> > The e-base website does not seem to address this specific problem and
> > referred me to the "list" for suggestions. So here it is. If anyone
> > has experience with this, or could shed any light on this situation,
> > I would be most grateful.
> >
> > Thanks for any help or suggestions.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Kitty
> >
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