About file transfers

For information about transferring files to or from a device, see Help.

Before transferring files:

• Make sure to back up your files first.

• When replacing an existing file on a device, make sure the file is closed or removed. Otherwise, the file may not transfer properly and may become damaged.

Transferring a file with container fields that store data externally

To transfer a file with container fields that store data externally, you must first embed the container field data. In FileMaker Pro, use the Save a Copy As command and choose self-contained copy (single file). Then transfer the copy, not the original file.