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From: hades@eleazar.dartmouth.edu (Hades)
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Subject: Re: FileMaker Pro System 7 compatibility problem
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Date: 21 May 91 22:25:55 GMT
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armstrng@cs.dal.ca (Stan Armstrong) writes:

>I am no longer able to change the type of file under file save. The
>drop-down command button doesn't work, though the program does make a disk
>access when you click the button. Certain other drop-down command
>buttons fail, while some others work. I have't made a list.

>This effect occurs when no extensions are installed. The machine is a
>Plus with 2.5 megs.

>Has anyone else had the problem.

    Haven't yet installed 7.0 so I don't know if I'll run into the same
problem that you have, but I have recently been in contact with Claris
Tech. Support and I believe that your problem may be the version of
FileMaker Pro that you are using. If you do not have FileMaker Pro 1.0v2
then you should contact Claris, because you are not using the actual 7.0
compatible version of the program.

>It seems strange that FileMaker Pro, a Claris product, is listed by the
>Compatibility Checker as of unknown compatibility. Are we to believe
>that the right hand no longer knows what the left hand is doing?

    No, I don't believe this is the case here. I'm pretty sure that if its
a problem with the app, then you probably need v2. Claris has its full line
updated to either 7.0-savvy or at least 7.0-comaptible. I recommend calling
Claris if you can get through to them they are fairly helpful on technical
matters. -I have no connection to Claris other than that of a satisfied
customer- (Can't wait to see Resolve!)

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