Any time you make changes to your file s structure. This problem is actually documented in FileMaker Answer ID 2943 "Strategies for Protecting Files Whose Structures are as Important as Their Data" ". There is no backup strategy that works, because there is no way to be sure that the files you are backing up are OK. When damaged files run, regular backups and "master" clones are useless. What I don't understand is why FileMaker's utilities do not detect it. I understand that files can be corrupted by power surges, and by bad hard drives, and can NOT be prevented. a file with over 190,000 records, that suddenly displays "Records: 0", and appears blank, even though these records are still visible in a related portal. This file ran for a week before the corruption was discovered. It was damaged when it was copied to an IMac with a faulty hard drive. a file that runs fine, until you save as clone, and you find that three layouts are missing in the clone copy. a file that has an annoying pause after any user action, e.g. FileMaker Tech Support was unable to help.
Filemaker pro 10 crashes when exporting full#
This file ran for a full year before the corruption was discovered ( All the backups were corrupted ).
a file that crashes only when two guests are on the same list layout, and a script is triggered to set a number field. In the last five years, I have seen this happen four times: 1. Updated Gregory Durniak Printer Friendly Version: The following information is based on my experience as a FileMaker developer, FileMaker's TechInfo Knowledge Base, and on numerous discussions with FileMaker Tech Support The "Hidden" Corruption Problem: FileMaker Pro, and FileMaker Server will open, run, and backup files that are corrupt.
1 NEW YORK FILEMAKER DEVELOPERS' GROUP Site Home > New York FileMaker Developers' Group > FileMaker Damaged Files, Corruption, & Recover FileMaker Damaged Files, Corruption, & Recover Home Damaged Files and Hidden Corruption in FileMaker Pro (A Guide to Recover) Posted 10/13/ :59 AM.