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Posted by: Editor / Wednesday, July 23, 2003 – 7:39pm

by Matt Petrowsky

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Using graphics within a FileMaker Pro layout requires knowledge about how those graphics will affect network performance on a multi-user database. When a database is shared over a network, optimizing graphics provides us with a clue about how to optimize a more universal type of graphic - gradients. Creating optimized gradients for FileMaker Pro, whether using Photoshop, Photoshop Elements or some other photo editing program, is a useful skill to have.

This video article covers the variety of issues you need to be aware of when either using or creating your own custom gradients. Included with this article is a gradient based user interface file which you are welcome to use royalty free.

Details: Released - 7/23/2003 / Size - 15.08 MB / Length - 17 min

About author

Matt Petrowsky is the Senior Editor for ISO FileMaker Magazine. Matt has been involved with FileMaker Pro since the early '90s. Having authored many articles, a popular book, spoken at conferences and seminars, as well as provided private training, Matt is continuously updating his knowledge and skill about the powerful FileMaker platform. You can contact Matt by sending email to editor@filemakermagazine.com.