Adding a startup splash screen

When it comes time to “professionalize” your FileMaker solution, this typically includes integrating a splash screen. Even if your solution is only used internally, that extra bit of branding solidifies that mental spot of recall when a user needs to communicate which database they’re using.

So what better way to say “You are here” than presenting a nice, attractive splash screen? In this video, I walk through the step-by-step process of adding a cool-looking splash screen to our ongoing project of the Custom Function database.

In the process of doing so, I explain a variety of other reasons as to why I choose the method showcased in the video. It’s more than just the pretty picture which shows on startup. It deals with startup speed and other helpful features such as increased security potential. If you’re going to put your best foot forward, then follow the method shown in this video!

Comments

FileMaker will always automatically create a table occurrence, but it will only create a layout if there are fields defined for the table.

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Daniel Farnan

Ignorance is curable, not preventable

Is it possible on startup to not have Filemaker open any window. Also, when I close the last window open for Filemaker not to close the file?

Marshall