Developer’s Guide

Binding solution files 2-5
To specify the binding key:
1. In the first panel of the FileMaker Pro Binder application, click in the
Binding key text box.
By default, the binding key is “123456”.
2. Specify the binding key for the runtime application.
The binding key must be between 6 and 31 characters and is
case-sensitive in the Mac OS. When creating solutions for both the
Windows and Mac OS platforms, use the same key for both solutions.
3. Click Next to move to the next Binder panel.
Important Use a binding key you’ll remember and record it in a safe
place. To add or modify auxiliary files to an existing runtime solution,
you’ll need to use the same binding key. If you forget your binding key
and would like to change a runtime solution, you’ll need to rebind using
a new binding key and redistribute the entire solution, including a new
runtime application.
Choosing auxiliary files
Auxiliary files are other FileMaker Pro files that the primary file
interacts with (for example, related files). You may bind as many files
as you like, but the runtime application, like FileMaker Pro 4.0, can only
open up to 50 files at once.
The second panel in the Binder application