How to deal with FileMaker corruption?
FileMaker is undoubtedly one of the best database management tools to create, manage, organize and share important information. Millions of people are using this easy to use database application but just like any other database, FileMaker is also prone to corruption. The most common reasons of corruption are unexpected system shutdown, hard disk issue, FileMaker application malfunction and many more. There are some simple methods by which you can repair your corrupt FileMaker database. Use Save a Copy As method-> Compacted: This is easiest and safest method to fix corruption. This command will copy all the data in a new file and rebuild the structure of database. Follow below steps to use this option: Open your file. Go to File-> Save a Copy As-> Compacted copy. Note: This option is available in FileMaker Pro 8.5 and earlier versions.