FileMaker 8.0v2 (#2): Searching in a calculation field selects all fields confirmed
FileMaker 8.0v2 (#2): Searching in a calculation field selects all fields confirmed
We previously reported on an issue with FileMaker 8.0v2's selection mechanism when performing searches in calculation fields for databases hosted on remote FileMaker installations.
We've now been notified that FileMaker Inc. is aware of this and working on an update to correct the issue.
The company has posted a Knowledge Base article stating:
"When using a FileMaker 8.0v2 product (Pro/Pro Advanced or Server/Server Advanced) as a host with clients prior to 8.0v2, performing find requests on unstored calculations result in all records being found. This is particularly dangerous when used in scripts that perform operations across the found set, such as replacing data or deleting records. To avoid this, make sure that all clients are using FileMaker Pro 8.0v2 or FileMaker Pro 8.0v2 Advanced. You may utilize the Get(ApplicationVersion) function to check the client version."
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