Hello, 

Beginner question: I am trying to understand all the methods for creating records in filemaker from simple to complex.

Any good reference to read about the different methods including: When and how to use the best method for linked relations and not directly linked relations.

Examples: 

1) Direct creation (ticking create records)

2) Globals

3) Scripting

4) Portals

5) Creating a record through a join table

etc

 

Thanks

 

 

DataAPI

Execute SQL plugin

appleScript

Scripted transactionally

Import

IMHO there are exactly 3 methods to create records from within Filemaker:

• the New Record command;
• via a relationship;
• import

These methods can be invoked manually or by a script. I don't think that using a method in a script counts as a new method.

As mentioned, there are other methods to create records using an external application or a plugin.