U.M. (Mac OS)

4-8 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
The movie in a container field is a reference to a QuickTime movie file.
If you move the database to a different computer, move the movie file as
well (unless you have access to it through an AppleShare network
server).
Pasting graphics, movies, and sounds from the Clipboard
Cut or copy a graphic, movie, or sound in a different application by
putting it on the Clipboard. Then paste it into a FileMaker Pro container
field.
1. After you cut or copy the graphic, movie, or sound to the Clipboard,
open the FileMaker Pro file to paste into.
2. In Browse mode, display the record to paste into, or add a new record.
3. Select the container field, and then choose Paste from the Edit menu.
To delete graphics, movies, or sounds,
select the container field and
press Delete, or use drag and drop to move the item to the trash (see
“Using drag and drop to move information” on page 4-13).
Note You can also drag and drop graphics and sounds into container
fields. See “Using drag and drop to move information” on page 4-13.
Recording and playing sounds
With Sound Control Panel and a microphone, you can play and record
sound.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E playing
To Do this
Record a sound Double-click a blank container field. In the Sound Record
dialog box, click Record.
Play a sound Double-click the field where the sound is stored.
Stop or pause recording In the Sound Record dialog box, click Stop or Pause.
Play back a recording In the Sound Record dialog box, click Play.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E sounds