Instant Web Publishing Guide

Table Of Contents
4 FileMaker Instant Web Publishing Guide
Chapter 4
Designing a database for Instant Web Publishing 27
Tips for designing layouts for Instant Web Publishing 27
Tips for rendering layouts in Instant Web Publishing 27
Design considerations for List View and Table View 29
Tips for working with data in a web browser 29
General database design considerations 30
Working with graphics, sounds, and movies on the web 31
Setting the initial layout and view 31
Hiding the status area to customize the interface 32
Specifying the sort order for web users 32
Web viewer design considerations 33
FileMaker scripts and Instant Web Publishing 34
Script steps tips and considerations 34
Script behavior in Instant Web Publishing 36
Creating a script to log out of a database and close the session 37
Script triggers and Instant Web Publishing solutions 37
Hosting databases with FileMaker Server Advanced: an overview 37
Documenting your solution 38
Chapter 5
Testing, monitoring, and securing your site 39
Testing your database with a network connection 39
Testing your database without a network connection 39
Monitoring web activity with log files 39
Securing your data 40
Index 43