Developer’s Guide

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The runtime name is used for the runtime application filename and
for the name of the folder that contains the runtime database solution
files. See “Choosing filenames for runtime database solutions” in the
next section.
4. For Extension, type a three-character filename extension.
The extension is used to associate the solution files with the runtime
applications. See
“Assigning three-character filename extensions”
on page 23.
5. For Bindkey, type a key between 1 and 24 characters long.
The binding key links the runtime application to the database files
and ensures that the bound files will only open in the appropriate
runtime application. See
“Setting the binding key” on page 25.
Important Binding installs system files pertaining to each platform.
6. To add a company logo or other custom image to the closing
splash screen, click
Specify, select the closing image, and click
Select.
The image should be at least 382 x 175 pixels (72 dpi) or higher,
otherwise it will be distorted when displayed. The supported image
formats are JPEG and GIF.
7. For Delay, set the number of seconds that you want the splash
screen to display.
You can preview the effect that your custom splash screen will have
by clicking the
Preview button.
8. Once you have specified options, click OK.
9. To be able to quickly repeat the process, click Save Settings, and
choose a folder and location for your settings file.
See “Saving and reusing Developer Utilities settings” on page 25.
10. Click Create.
The Developer Utilities copy all of the runtime files to a new folder,
created inside the Project Folder and named after the runtime
solution. For information on bundling the necessary files and
delivering your runtime database solution to your users, see
“Distributing runtime database solutions” on page 29.
Choosing filenames for runtime database solutions
When choosing filenames for runtime database solutions, consider
the platforms on which your runtime solution will be used so your
scripts and lookups will work properly. The operating system limits
the number of characters supported for filenames
.
Windows filenames must not start with a space. For cross-platform
compatibility, do not use the following characters in filenames:
quotation mark ("), slash (/), backslash (\), angle brackets (<>),
asterisk
(*), questions mark (?), colon (:), vertical bar (|).
Assigning three-character filename extensions
The three-character filename extension associates all of the runtime
solution files with the runtime application. If a user has more than
one runtime database solution on a machine, the filename extension
together with the binding key will ensure that the correct runtime
application is started when a solution file is double-clicked. Use an
extension that is unique to your users’ computer systems.
Platform Filename support
Mac OS X 255 characters
Windows 2000, XP 255 characters