Instant Web Publishing Guide

Table Of Contents
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Chapter 4
Designing a database for Instant Web Publishing 26
Tips for designing layouts for Instant Web Publishing 26
Tips for rendering layouts in Instant Web Publishing 26
Design considerations for List View and Table View 28
Tips for working with data in a web browser 28
General database design considerations 29
Working with graphics, sounds, and movies on the web 30
Setting the initial layout and view 31
Hiding the status area to customize the interface 31
Specifying the sort order for web users 32
Web viewer design considerations 32
FileMaker scripts and Instant Web Publishing 33
Script steps tips and considerations 34
Script behavior in Instant Web Publishing 35
Creating a script to log out of a database and close the session 36
Script triggers and Instant Web Publishing solutions 36
Hosting databases with FileMaker Server Advanced: an overview 36
Using a FileMaker Server Advanced group start page 37
Documenting your solution 37
Chapter 5
Testing, monitoring, and securing your site 38
Testing your database with a network connection 38
Testing your database without a network connection 38
Monitoring web activity with log files 39
Securing your data 40
Index 41