Instant Web Publishing Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About publishing FileMaker Pro databases on the web
- Chapter 2 Publishing your database on the web
- Chapter 3 Working with FileMaker databases on the web
- Requirements for accessing FileMaker databases on the web
- Accessing a FileMaker database on the web
- Working with data in Instant Web Publishing
- Logging out of a database and closing a web session
- Displaying a database with the status area hidden
- Differences between FileMaker Pro and Instant Web Publishing
- Using external ODBC data sources in Instant Web Publishing
- Using external FileMaker data sources in Instant Web Publishing
- Chapter 4 Designing a database for Instant Web Publishing
- Tips for designing layouts for Instant Web Publishing
- Tips for working with data in a web browser
- General database design considerations
- Working with graphics, sounds, and movies on the web
- Setting the initial layout and view
- Hiding the status area to customize the interface
- Specifying the sort order for web users
- Web viewer design considerations
- FileMaker scripts and Instant Web Publishing
- Hosting databases with FileMaker Server Advanced: an overview
- Documenting your solution
- Chapter 5 Testing, monitoring, and securing your site
- Index
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