Compress a FileMaker Pro 4.x File

A compressed copy is a compact copy of a FileMaker Pro 4.x file that contains all the contents of the original file. A compressed copy takes up less disk space and will run somewhat faster than the original file. You should compress a FileMaker file that you use on a regular basis.

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1. Open the file

1. From the File Menu, choose Open. Open the file you want to compress.
2. Enter password if needed, ex: Edit. Click OK.

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2. Compress the file

1. From the File Menu, choose Save a Copy As...
2. In the Save dialog box, the file will be given the name Copy of filename.
3. Click and hold on the pop-up menu to the right of the words "Type."
4. Select "compressed copy (smaller)." Click Save.

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3. Quit FileMaker and trash the original file

1. After the compression is complete, from the File menu, choose Exit or press Alt + F4
2. Delete the original file. (Right-click on the file and choose Delete.)
3. Empty your Recycle Bin. (Right-click on your Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.)

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4. Rename the compressed file

1. Rename Copy of filename to the original filename. (Ex: Copy of Travel to Travel).

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