Hi Chris It's very easy to transfer the files via the iTunes interface using the USB sync cable. You simply connect the device, go to the <Apps> tab, scroll to the bottom where File Sharing apps are listed and make the transfer(s). The files listed are of course those on the device (iPad, iPhone) and you have the option of deleting the existing files if you want to update from the MBP (select the files and hit the keyboard <delete>) and then use the <Add> button to replace them from the MBP). Alternatively, use the <Save To> button to transfer from the device to the MBP and you will be prompted to overwrite/replace the existing file - this is what you aparently want to do - the transfer is very quick. As you have already discovered this is not a sync process so if you have been updating files on the MBP you will have to transfer the updated file back to the device before you go off collecting more data - and so on…
PM pete...@amnet.net.au 0408 902 349 On 31/07/2011, at 10:38 AM, Chris Burton wrote: > > Hi Ronni > > Thanks very much for the info and links...during my previous searches, I had > found many others but not this one to the development guide, which is really > helpful. > > I also joined the Filemaker forum and had a couple of useful responses, > saying I could download and install FMGo either way. So looks like I have > started!! > > I just need to make sure I can work out and easily do the file > transfers/updates between iPad and MBPro without having to go through a > Filemaker Server, as internet connection on a ship is only bad at the best of > times! > > Best regards and many thanks > > Chris > > > On 30/07/2011, at 3:02 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> >> Hi Chris, >> >> For a start, go here and download the FileMaker Go Development Guide PDF >> >> <http://www.filemaker.com/support/product/docs/filemaker-go/fmgo_development.pdf> >> >> >> http://www.filemakertrial.com/go/ >> Access your critical data on the go >> FileMaker Go provides access to databases created with FileMaker Pro and >> hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro - ideal for mobile teams. >> >> FileMaker Go can access databases on a Mac or PC using a local wireless >> network or over the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. All changes are instantly >> updated in the hosted file.* >> >> FileMaker Go users can also copy databases between their desktop or laptop >> computers and FileMaker Go via File Sharing in iTunes - perfect for single >> user databases. >> Databases may also be downloaded by email, popular file sharing sites, or >> the web. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> Sent from Ronni's iPad >> >> On 30/07/2011, at 2:32 PM, Chris Burton <c...@it.net.au> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi WA muggers >>> >>> I purchased an iPad last year, but havnt used it much since, except for >>> emails. >>> >>> I am considering using Filemaker Go on it but am not sure how to go about >>> installing it. I see on the Filemaker website it can be purchased for >>> around $40. >>> >>> Do I need to use my iPad to purchase FM Go online so that I can then instal >>> it directly onto the iPad, or do I use my MacBook Pro and then connect to >>> the iPad to install? Im assuming there is no physical box with DVD? >>> >>> Once installed I want to port a database (FMPro 11) I have on my MacBook >>> Pro over to the iPad and use it as a data entry device (as I previously had >>> used a Palm with FM Mobile) to record whale sightings. Then I need to >>> backup the Go database to the laptop at the end of each day. >>> >>> I have read that the Go version cant be Synced with the main laptop >>> database (as it could be done with FM Mobile using Bluetooth) but have to >>> copy files over so they can update the main database? >>> >>> Can someone please advise if this is do-able and what is the best way to do >>> the file transfer (it will be on a ship, so there wont be any good link to >>> the internet). For example could I set the Laptop and iPad up to >>> communicate with each other over a Lan or wireless network to do file >>> transfers? >>> >>> Thanks very much for any advice. >>> >>> Kind regards >>> >>> Chris >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
