Importing data into upgraded runtime solutions (FileMaker Pro Advanced)
If you have upgraded a customer’s runtime solution, you can include scripts in the new runtime solution files that allow users to import records from the old runtime files. The old files must first be converted to the new file format.
Note  When creating your upgraded runtime solution, use a different extension than the one you used for your old runtime solution.
To prepare your upgraded solution for importing data:
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The functionality of the script should include:
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Use sample data to make sure the records import properly and data is imported to the correct fields.
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Users can copy their old files into the Old Solution Files folder and use the buttons in the new files to convert the old files and import records from them into the new solution files.
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Distributing runtime solutions (FileMaker Pro Advanced)
Starting runtime solutions (FileMaker Pro Advanced)
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