Part V. Raising the Bar

Your solution is solid. Your command of FileMaker Pro features is building, and you're implementing top-notch solutions for your customer or client. But, what if you want to add polish, professionalism, or power or to customize your databases, to tailor your solutions to specific customers, or to meet the exacting standards of a commercial product?

This part walks you through the additional capabilities that the FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced product offers, including diagnostic tools, custom interface, navigation and calculation capabilities, runtime versions, and kiosk mode. We delve into the art of making solutions, scalable and robust, and extending FileMaker's reach with external scripting calls, plug-ins, and a variety of Web-related options. We also point you to a sampling of some third-party tools that can help you with your FileMaker development efforts.

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