Maintaining a comprehensive set of custom functions for managing windows in FileMaker can be extremely valuable. Once you’ve established a consistent set of standards, window behavior becomes predictable, and you no longer need to worry about repeatedly solving the same layout and positioning problems.

In this video, I showcase the collection of window-related custom functions I’ve developed and refined over the years. These functions are organized using the new custom function folders feature introduced in FileMaker 22. We walk through how each function works and demonstrate practical techniques for positioning and managing windows precisely within your FileMaker solutions.

In addition, the video covers several FileMaker-specific window behaviors and how to work effectively with script steps such as Install OnTimer Script [ ]. Going further, we explore the use of window-specific variables, enabling you to manage state and data on a per-window basis for more robust and scalable solutions.

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