vwgtiturbo Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hello, I am trying to get a feel for FileMaker, after making the decision to move an Access database (after getting sick of running XP in a VM just for Access). I downloaded a custom function (universaltimeformatter.fp7) to ease time entry into the FileMaker database, but after downloading it, I have NO idea how to use it in my database. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I was just looking for a way to not have to enter the ':' when entering the time (less time spent crossing the keyboard is a good thing) and UTF seems to be a great function. Alas, it is useless to me, being a FileMaker newbie, as I can't move it into my DB. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwgtiturbo Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Sorry for the incorrect place for posting this... I didn't realize where I was when I created the post. Can the mod move it, as I know it is annoying when folks double-post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten Witberg Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 go to menu bar -> file -> define database... -> custom functions. then an edit window will pop up where'd you get that cf? does not sound like one, with the fp7 extension. maarten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHunter3 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 It's in your File Menu. Define --> Custom Functions. kjoe, the OP probably downloaded a file that HAS the cf in it and uses it as an example in a script or calc field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwgtiturbo Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hi there Maarten, thanks for the reply. I saw this menu option, but was stumped how I would get the function from the fp7 file into my DB. I downloaded the function from this link: http://www.foundationdbs.com/downloads.html It opens like it is a database on it's own. There are 'Instructions' but I suppose that my FileMaker knowledge is so limited that I am not sure what to do. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwgtiturbo Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 It's in your File Menu. Define --> Custom Functions. kjoe, the OP probably downloaded a file that HAS the cf in it and uses it as an example in a script or calc field. You nailed it... Like I said in my reply to Maarten, I am a complete idiot when it comes to FM and custom functions, so how I get the CF from this DB into mine stumps me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten Witberg Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 OK so open the demo file, open define database -> custom functions, double click on the CF provided. then the edit box appears. you can copy-paste the function in your own file. you do need to set the parameters also, in the little window above the calculation edit window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwgtiturbo Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 OK so open the demo file, open define database -> custom functions, double click on the CF provided. then the edit box appears. you can copy-paste the function in your own file. you do need to set the parameters also, in the little window above the calculation edit window. Ah ha... Okay, when I get back into the shop, I will give this a whirl and report back and soon as I can. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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