U.M. (Windows)

Importing and exporting data 8-5
Importing data into an existing file
You can import data into an existing FileMaker Pro file from another
FileMaker Pro file, or from another application. You choose whether
FileMaker Pro adds or replaces records in the file you’re importing into:
1 The Add new records option copies all records to the end of the file
you’re importing into.
1 The Replace data in current found set option replaces records in the file
you’re importing into. The following figure illustrates this option.
To import data into an existing file:
1. If you’re replacing records, make a backup copy of the file you’re
importing into.
2. If you’re importing records from a FileMaker Pro file, open the file,
and then browse the records you want to import.
FileMaker Pro imports the records in the found set in the order
they’re sorted. Use Find, Omit, Omit Multiple, or Sort, if needed.
3. Open the FileMaker Pro file you want to import records into.
If you’re replacing records in the file, use Find, Omit, or Omit Multiple
to browse the records you want to replace. Sort the records in the
same order as records in the file you want to import.
4. In Browse mode, choose Import/Export from the File menu, and then
choose Import Records.
When replacing data,
FileMaker Pro doesn’t
import these records
because the source file
has more records than
the destination file
Destination file
Source file