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1 for fields that rarely need to be updated. For example, use a global
field to put your company logo (a graphic) and address (text fields)
on several layouts. You can quickly update the field if needed without
having to update each layout.
1 as a fixed value to be used in calculations in all records in a file
You can also use a global field in layouts and calculations and as
repeating fields. You can’t use a global field for finding data.
1. Create a new file, or choose Define from the File menu and then
choose Fields.
2. In the Define Fields dialog box, for Field Name, type a name for the
field.
3. For Type, select Global, and then click Create.
4. In the Global Field Options dialog box, select options.
5. Click OK, and then click Done.
Note If you’re working with global fields in a shared file, see “Working
with shared files” on page 7-6.
To Do this
Choose a data type for
the field
For Data type, choose a type from the pop-up menu. (See
“Assigning a field type” on page 2-5.)
Make the field
repeating and set the
number of repetitions
Select Repeating field with a maximum of n repetitions, and then
type the number of repetitions. (See “Defining repeating fields”
on page 2-11.)
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E global fields
Choose a data type for the field
Click to make this a repeating field
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