Development Guide

Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing FileMaker Pro Advanced 5
About this guide 5
Using the FileMaker Pro Advanced documentation 5
Where to find PDF documentation 6
Abiding by the license agreement for runtime solutions 6
Your responsibilities as a developer 7
Chapter 2
Creating database solutions 8
Using the Developer Utilities 8
About creating runtime solutions 9
Converting and upgrading previous solutions 10
Binding the solution 11
Starting runtime database solutions 12
Distributing runtime solutions 12
Organizing solution components 12
Choosing a distribution method 13
Testing before and after creating your solution 15
Distributing updates to runtime database solutions 15
Creating Kiosk solutions 16
Chapter 3
Customizing database solutions 18
Copying or importing field and table schemas 18
Creating custom functions 19
About custom menus 20
Creating custom menus 21
Creating custom menu items 21
Creating custom menu sets 23
Using plug-ins to extend FileMaker Pro 24
Chapter 4
Debugging and analyzing files 25
Debugging scripts 25
Disabling script steps 26
Disabling and enabling script triggers 27
Using the Data Viewer 27
Using the Database Design Report 29