U.M. (Windows)

1-12 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
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 Create Copy dialog box, for Save a, choose an option from the
drop-down list.
3. To rename the file, for File name, type a name.
4. Click Save.
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.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the Help menu, and then type:
E saving files
Options for saving a copy
Name of the new file
?