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

Navigation

Video Browser

Scriptology Video Browser

Tools & Resources

Optimized Graphics Storage & Display

Posted by: Editor / Monday, November 9, 2009 – 7:02pm

by Matt Petrowsky

18
 minutes

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!

Details: Released - 11/9/2009 / Size - 17.15 MB / Length - 18 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.

Filed under: |
-

Be Notified!

Let us tell you when a new video is posted. We'll send you an email with a direct link right to your email inbox.
Make sure and whitelist (or add to your address book editor@filemakermagazine.com

Give your FileMaker interface a beautiful overhaul, make your layouts look great!Theme Box 150 Take control of your users' permissions using the Scriptology Permissions Template!Perms Box 150

iPod Video

Magazine IPod Small
Click to watch the video

FileMaker Reference Tool