ISO FileMaker Magazine: FileMaker Video Tutorials, Templates, Help & More

by Matt Petrowsky

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Beyond any organizational tactics used to keep your own FileMaker solutions understandable, there are usually still certain things you can do which slim things down, and make the solution more condensed - essentially more accessible.

One of these things is optimized graphic storage and display. You know, storing and showing interface graphics, icons and such.

I've personally seen a larger number of FileMaker solutions, and it comes from experience that adding an additional global container, for yet one more graphic or icon, seems like such a trivial thing. However, each decision may have longer lasting impacts, which don't become apparent until later down the road.

When you choose to use a certain system of graphic display up front, you end up with a more manageable solution.

This video covers a technique I use frequently when creating a new solution. It takes advantage of older FileMaker technology, and is very forgiving - at least I think so. If you have comments, suggestions or feedback then please leave comments below!