URL Based Solution Updating
Recently, FileMaker released its iOS App SDK for FileMaker Pro. This new technology for FileMaker developers allows for both consultants and solution developers to create client or customer specific solutions which can run on iOS without having to install FileMaker Go.
Given the speed with which a FileMaker solution can be built and deployed, the knowledge of using the Separation Model of deployment becomes a valuable tool for creating agile solutions. Easily updated and easily deployed.
When it's possible to update a FileMaker solution via the click of a button, you can iterate very quickly and both fix issues and enhance functionality. Clients and customers get to realize the benefits of having a custom solution while being able to take advantage of the powerful features which FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server offer.
If you've never used the Separation Model, then there's still a big benefit to knowing that you can create a stand-alone FileMaker solution for use on a mobile device. Being able to update this solution is a critical component in the development of software using FileMaker Pro.
In this video, I showcase not only the technology, but the know-how necessary to update any given FileMaker file which exists on a device - be it a desktop, laptop, iPad or iPhone.
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URL Based Solution Updating
Matt,
Wow! I haven't seen anything like this before. I have a Solution that's been around for 20+ years. I converted it to the Separation Model between FMP v6 and v7. Unfortunately I've never been able to make many just UI updates. It seems Data must continue to be tweaked.
With the speed of the Internet and the ability to remote in, I'm about to call it quits on any type of automated "new version" technique.
My market is so vertical, I'm thinking about versioning the "Starter Solution", and doing custom work for each solution with a feature update list.
Does this sound crazy?
Yes, I would use copy/paste a lot. :-(
File Manipulation
Hi Matt,
This is a very useful session that you've created.
Question: How does the FM18 "File Manipulation" functionality help with the process of updating solutions, as described in this video?
~David
Vyking Gold
Compatibility with later FileMaker Go versions?
Does this work on FileMaker Go 18 or 19? Seems to stop on the Updater and only display "Startup message..."