FMP15 Backward Relationship Error

I've seen a similar problem, but not just a backward relationship. I've got:

An Interface file that relates to a Data file and a Custom file. The Interface file opens and refers to the others just fine.

But the Custom file not only cannot relate back to the Interface file, it also can't relate to the Data file. External file reference was a simple:

file:/<filename>

This problem only occurs when opening the solution in FM Pro on the same machine as the hosting FM Server. So adding extra file references with "fmnet:/localhost/<filename" fixes this, too.

Speculation: the temp filename in the error dialog is always the same. Is each file trying to open, say, Data using the same temp file? When Custom tries to do this does it clash with Interface's existing temp file with the same name?

alex_zueiv and paul:

Thank you for your posts and workarounds.

I have sent all information to our Development and Testing departments for review.  When I receive any feedback, I will let you know.

TSGal

FileMaker, Inc.

Great, thank you.

Just to extend this, I've seen the Import Records script step fail because of this, too.

The step used a $FilePath = Get ( FilePath ) as a file reference. I've changed that to:

List (

Get ( FilePath ) ;

"fmnet:/localhost/" & Get ( FileName )

)

Which works nicely enough for now!

I am also seeing the same issue but adding another file reference is not an easy workaround in a solution that has 62 files and over 100 tables. We work on custom solutions for hundreds of clients and use their server to make corrections and changes. Please LMK if there is a fix planned before we attempt to change hundreds of references.

alex_zueiv:

On my Mac OS X 10.10.5 and Mac OS X 10.11.4 machines, the Get (TempoaryPath) folder would only be removed when FileMaker Pro 14 and FileMaker Pro 15 quit.  I could not get the TemporaryPath folder to delete when closing a database file.

There were times (even in FileMaker Pro 14) when the TemporaryPath folder would not be removed after quitting, and when FileMaker Pro was launched again, The TemporaryPath folder would append a ".1" to the folder name (and if multiple relaunches, ".2", ".3", etc.).  However, once the machine was rebooted, all TemporaryPath folders were removed.

TSGal

FileMaker, Inc.

alex_zueiv:

Thank you for the additional information about the DBCache folder.  I don't have 100% certainty on the actions so I have sent a request to Development for a complete explanation.

In regards to your original report of the file being unable to be created on the disk, our Development and Testing departments are unable to replicate the issue and have requested a copy of your file so they can try it here.  I have sent you a private message with instructions where to send the file.

TSGal

FileMaker, Inc.

alex_zueiv:

Your files have been received.  Thank you.

I am able to replicate the issue, and when I attached the files to the original report, I noticed that one of our Testers had already replicated the issue.  All information has now been sent to Development for review.

TSGal

FileMaker, Inc.

alex_zueiv:

Temp files are saved instead of deleted when a file is closed in FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go.  When a user connects to a file hosted by FileMaker Server next time, it saves unnecessary downloads over the network, and this is very evident over a WAN.

Temp files that have not been used in three weeks will be deleted.  Files that have not been closed properly will have their corresponding temp file deleted.  If disk space runs low, then unused temp files, starting with the oldest, will be deleted, followed by the contents of temp files that are in use.

TSGal

FileMaker, Inc.

I am also seeing this issue but can work around it for now.

I did also want to say that I really appreciate the steps FMI are taking to improve WAN performance. I am happy to see the WAN performance improvements in FM15 and I hope that there's more to come in this area in the future.

TSGAL,

Thank you for this valuable information.

Is this anywhere to find in documentation?

TorstenBernhard:

This information came from Development and is not in the documentation.

TSGal

FileMaker, Inc.