FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

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Type a name for the
exported file
1 Use the procedure in this section to export summary data. To export
subsummary data, see “Exporting subsummary data” on page 8-12.
1 To export repeating field values to SYLK, WKS, or DBF formats, see
“Exporting repeating field data” on page 8-14.
1 For information about exporting data from related fields, see
“Working with related files and fields” on page 10-30.
1 You can’t export data from a FileMaker Pro file to a remote database,
like SQL Server.
To export data:
1. Open the FileMaker Pro file and browse the records you want
to export.
Use Find, Omit, or Omit Multiple to create a found set.
2. Sort the records in the order you want them exported.
3. In Browse mode, choose Import/Export from the File menu, and then
choose Export Records.
In the dialog box, type a name, and then select a location for the file.
Important If another file with the same name already exists,
FileMaker Pro replaces the file.
4. Choose a file type from the Type pop-up menu, and then click Save.
5. In the Export Field Order dialog box, change the field order as
needed.
To Do this
Choose a file type that
the target application
supports
Export fields Double-click a field to move it to the Field Order list. To
export all fields, click Move All.