FileMaker fmxdbc error - (212): No such account

FileMaker fmxdbc error Users trying to access FileMaker database hosted on FileMaker Server using ODBC/JDBC method might face the error “(212): No such account” due to following reasons. 1.      ODBC/JDBC sharing not enabled for the FileMaker database 2.      Incorrect...

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Problem: FileMaker Pro asking password for FileMaker external server accounts

FileMaker external server accounts FileMaker Pro users can be authenticated via an external server if FileMaker Pro database files are hosted on FileMaker Server. In such case,  the authentication of users and groups for e.g. Apple Open Directory or Windows Domain are...

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Programming Skills: Some good sites to explore and learn VBA - Excel, Word, Outlook, Access & PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Programming SkillsMicrosoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access can be controlled in several aspects of user interface (UI) including menus and toolbars. Looking at the benefits of VBA which doesn’t need any additional...

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FileMaker Pro: Communication with the host was interrupted and could not be re-established. All affected windows will be closed.

FileMaker Pro sudden disconnection issue Sometime FileMaker Pro (FMP) users face sudden disconnection of FMP client. Before disconnection, the FMP client pops up an error message – “Communication with the host was interrupted and could not be re-established. All affected...

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FileMaker database file could not be opened. Either the host is not available, or the file is not available on that host.

FileMaker database file could not be opened Sometime user(s) face this error message while connecting FileMaker Pro (FMP) database files hosted on a particular FileMaker Server (FMS). Following things need to be ensured before checking the type of user account. Make...

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VBA: Proactively upgrade Excel Add-ins and Macros to avoid unnecessary errors while working with new Office version

Upgrade Excel Add-ins and Macros With every new version of Microsoft Office, user machines are upgraded with latest Office version for mostly following reasons: ·         To utilize benefits of new functional and technical features ·         The...

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