Administrator’s Guide (Mac OS)

Using FileMaker Pro Server 2-25
1 go to the computer where FileMaker Pro Server is running to open the
file. In FileMaker Pro Server, you have access to the full Open dialog box,
so you can open a file on any local hard disk, not just files within the
application’s folder.
For information on using files from earlier versions of FileMaker Pro, see
“Converting files from earlier versions of FileMaker Pro” on page 2-3.
Sending messages remotely
You can use the remote administer dialog box to send messages to other
FileMaker Pro guests:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 in “Sending messages to guests” on page 2-9.
The steps are the same as those done on FileMaker Pro Server in the
administer window, except that you’re working in a dialog box.
2. Click Done if you’re finished administering FileMaker Pro Server.
Closing a database file remotely
Closing a database file using the remote administer dialog box causes that
FileMaker Pro file to no longer be accessible to guests. To close a database
file hosted by FileMaker Pro Server using a FileMaker Pro guest:
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in “Closing a database file” on page 2-9.
The steps are the same as those done on FileMaker Pro Server in the
administer window, except that you’re working in a dialog box.
2. Click Done if you’re finished administering FileMaker Pro Server.
Note Completing the process of closing a large database file or closing a file
with many connected guests may take several minutes. FileMaker Pro
Server needs time to notify and disconnect guests, and perform
housekeeping tasks on the file before closing it.
Disconnecting guests remotely
You can use the remote administer dialog box to disconnect other
FileMaker Pro guests:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 in “Disconnecting guests” on page 2-11.
The steps are the same as those done on FileMaker Pro Server in the
administer window, except that you’re working in a dialog box.
2. Click Done if you’re finished administering FileMaker Pro Server.
Note If you’re disconnected from FileMaker Pro Server, the remote
administer dialog box displays Host not available at the top of the usage area.