Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 19-3. In the Favorite Hosts list, when you add (or edit) a host, FileMaker shows this win-
dow. In the first box, type the host computer's address. You can use the IP address, or if the com-
puter has a name (like SterlingCooperPartners.com), then you can type that instead. Next, in the
Favorite Host's Name box, give it any descriptive name you want. Normally FileMaker shows
every visible database from a host. You can enter specific database names if you want, though (if
you routinely use just one database from a host with dozens, say). Just turn on “Show only these
files,” and then, in the big box below it, type one name on each line.
Choosing a File
If the Available Files list has lots of databases, then you can find the one you want by typing
in the Filter box. FileMaker reduces the list to show each file whose name contains the letter
or phrase you enter. For example, if you type inv , then you probably see only the Invoices
file.
If you find yourself opening the same files often (a pretty common thing), then select a file
and then click “Add to Favorites.” When you do, FileMaker adds that file to the Quick Start
dialog box's list of favorite files (see the box on Jumpstart the Quick Start Screen ).
Finally, sometimes you may need to open a file that doesn't show in the list. For example,
you might have an ancillary file that you've configured to share but not show in the Open
Remote dialog box. That setup is fine for your users, who never need to open this file direc-
tly. But you, O wise developer, may need to open the file to look under the hood.
1. From the Hosts list, select the host computer, if you haven't already .
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