Developer’s Guide (Mac OS)

Preparing solution files 3-7
1 what to do in case of a damaged file (see “Recovering damaged files”
on page 5-11)
1 how to reach you for technical support
You might also want to include the following recommendations:
1 Tell your end-users not to rename any files in your solution folder, or
they may be unable to run your solution.
1 Recommend that your end-users back up their data regularly. You
might want to automate some of the process by including scripts that
save copies of the solution files.
Opening and closing files
The Open and Close menu commands are removed from FileMaker Pro
Runtime. If you want the end-user to open and close auxiliary files,
create scripts to do so. The TOOLSMN.FP3 file in the FM Tools folder
on the CD-ROM disc contains sample buttons you can use to make
opening and closing files easier for your end-users.
Planning for networks
If your end-users plan to share your solution files across a network, use
FileMaker Pro 3.0 to set the Multi-User option in the solution files before
binding. If you aren’t sure if your solution will be networked, use the Set
Multi-User script step to switch between Single-User and Multi-User.
The new Open Preferences script step allows end-users to choose their
network protocol.
Keep the following items in mind if you plan to run a solution from
a network:
1 Make sure the FileMaker Pro Runtime network support files are
installed in the proper folders on the end-user’s computer and your
end-users set the proper network protocol in Preferences. For file
requirements and locations, see “Choosing your solution files” on
page 5-1.
1 To allow cross-platform network access to your solution files, bind
the same primary file to both FileMaker Pro Runtime for the
Macintosh and for Windows. Be sure to use the same binding key on
both platforms.