Developer’s Guide (Mac OS)

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Contents
Chapter 1: Welcome to FileMaker Pro SDK
About FileMaker Pro SDK
1-1
New features
1-1
KioskMaker
1-1
Assigning the three-character extension
1-2
Changes from FileMaker Pro 2.1 SDK
1-2
SDK terminology
1-3
Understanding the license agreement
1-3
Getting customer support
1-4
What’s on the CD-ROM
1-4
Chapter 2: Installing FileMaker Pro SDK
What you need
2-1
What end-users need
2-2
Networking solution files
2-2
Copying FileMaker Pro Binder
2-3
Chapter 3: Preparing solution files
Preparing a solution—an overview
3-1
Things to consider before you begin
3-2
Creating an “About” layout
3-4
Creating customized Help
3-5
Other documentation
3-6
Opening and closing files
3-7
Planning for networks
3-7
Using passwords
3-9
Using KioskMaker
3-10
Design considerations
3-11
Testing your solution
3-12
Cross-platform considerations
3-12
Converting and upgrading solution files
3-13
Converting solution files
3-13
Adding new features
3-13
Importing to the new solution file
3-14