

When you save a FileMaker Pro file as a self-contained copy, container data that is stored as a file reference, as well as externally stored data, is embedded in container fields in the copy.

See Specifying formats for container fields. You can make a container field interactive to optimize the field for content such as audio, video, or PDF files. Store a reference in the field when you select a file to insert into it (see Using data in container fields)ĭefine the field to store data externally (see below) You can reference container fields in calculation formulas or summary fields.ĭata in container fields is by default embedded. documents, including Microsoft Word and Excel files, PDF files, and so on.
