FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

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Name of the new file
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Important Always save a copy before you make extensive changes. You
can’t restore data after you delete a field from the Define Fields dialog
box or remove records using the Delete Record or Delete All commands.
1. Make the file you want to save the active file, and choose Save a Copy
As from the File menu.
2. In the Save a Copy dialog box, for Type, choose an option from the
pop-up menu.
Choose To
Copy of current file Duplicate the entire file, including the field definitions,
layouts, scripts, page setup options, and data. Copying a
file is useful before you make extensive changes.
Compressed copy (smaller) Compress the entire file into less disk space by
reclaiming unused space in the file. Compressing a file
may take time, so it’s a good idea to compress a file only
when you’re archiving it.
Clone (no records) Make a copy that contains all the field definitions,
layouts, scripts, and page setup options, but no data.
Make a clone when you want a template of the file.
3. To rename the file, for Create a copy named, type a name.
4. Click Save.
Options for saving a copy
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E saving files