Developer’s Guide (Mac OS)

Welcome to FileMaker Pro SDK 1-3
SDK terminology
This guide uses the following terms:
Understanding the license agreement
The FileMaker Pro SDK license agreement allows you to distribute the
FileMaker Pro Runtime application with your solution, provided you
adhere to the following conditions:
1
You cannot alter or remove any of the trademarks.
1
You must provide appropriate documentation for your bundled
solution and you must provide
all of the end-user technical support.
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You must distribute a simple license agreement with your bundled
solution. (See the sample license agreement in the Sample folder in
the Tools folder on the CD-ROM disc.)
Term Refers to
FileMaker Pro application The standard version of the FileMaker Pro application
FileMaker Pro Binder The application that generates the FileMaker Pro Runtime
application and binds it to your solution files
FileMaker Pro Runtime
application
The runtime engine you distribute with your solution files
Solution files Your primary file and any auxiliary files
Primary file The main database file for your solution
Auxiliary file Any additional files, such as import files and relational files
Bundled solution Your solution files, the FileMaker Pro Runtime application,
and additional support files such as DLLs on Windows,
optional data and graphic file filters, spell-checking
software, and networking support files
Bind The process of creating the FileMaker Pro Runtime
application and linking it to the solution files
Binding key A code used when binding the solution files to the
FileMaker Pro Runtime application. The key internally
links the solution files with the application.
Three-character extension Associates solution files with the FileMaker Pro Runtime
application
KioskMaker Gives your solution files a unique interface by hiding
operating system elements and FileMaker Pro standard
menus and commands