# \#beginner

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## [How to force a recalculation?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-force-a-recalculation/3352)

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**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-force-a-recalculation/3352 "2026-10-13T14:12:12Z")

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I was told to stay away from scripting if possible. So I am trying to find a way for a field to recalculate "on demand" the "on demand" being when generating a report or when a user visits the tab were the field is disp…

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## [RelationshipsABC... key field choice](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/relationshipsabc-key-field-choice/3535)

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**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/relationshipsabc-key-field-choice/3535 "2023-04-30T14:55:48Z")

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Most likely a beginner question. I just realized that I link my tables without really thinking about what is the best key. I just realized I wouldn't know how to determine that. Look at the following picture; what should…

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## [Sample Solutions/Starter Solutions](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sample-solutions-starter-solutions/156)

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**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sample-solutions-starter-solutions/156 "2019-06-24T23:28:04Z")

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I thought it would be interesting to have many people’s perspective on Sampler and Starter Solutions. My experience with it: About 15 months ago, I used a Starter solution - Estimates - to demo to a client how FileMake…