

The developer can use elements like popovers, slide panels and conditionally hide objects to make a much cleaner and more familiar interface for users. Many of the new features of FileMaker are hidden in the background, where the developer can enjoy the benefits of a modern development environment. Mobile users can benefit by getting access to the data while on the go. For occasional users, allowing them access through a web browser can eliminate the need to install a copy of FileMaker Pro on their computer. WebDirect and FileMaker Go allow the database to be deployed in a web browser or on an iPhone/iPad. Because the documents are no longer stored within the FileMaker Pro file, backups can be faster and the risk of data corruption minimized. The server can be set up so that the documents are stored on a separate folder or drive, where they can be accessed by other applications if needed. Track waiver forms, signed contracts etc, by storing them as PDFs within FileMaker Pro. The improved document management capabilities open entire new categories of abilities for FileMaker Pro. Using ExecuteSQL, or running Scripts on Server allow for some major speed gains and simplification of the database structure.

When that simple conversion has been done, there are a whole host of improvements that can be added by the developer to improve the interface look, speed up reports and improve security.

WebDirect – deploy FileMaker layouts in a browser.CSS-based Custom Themes – makes it easy to deploy a custom theme throughout the solution AND change it as style requirements change.
