Developer example

[fireemt1]

I have been looking into FMP Dev. 6.0 and was checking to see if this is what I really want. I would like to see just a simple example of a runtime solution and possibly a kiosk mode. I really dont know what they look like to the end-user. If anyone could post one, it would be GREATLY appreciated.

[SteveB]

I'd post my kiosk but even zipped it is about 13 meg. Here's the differences from my perspective:

A kiosk requires the developer to provide all of the navigation that a user will have access to. The right-click context menu doesn't exist. I have a real-estate kiosk that guides the user thru all operations, using a collection of menus, interative dialogs and tabs. This is perfectly fine for inexperienced users, but puts a big burden on the developer. I don't let them mess with scripts, the status bar, fields, layouts, etc. There is no menu bar or other standard Window components. By the way, kiosks can't be networked...they are single user solutions that can be distributed with the runtime engine attached at no charge from Filemaker...just purchase FM Developer.

A runtime looks like any other Windows application. With one of a number of plugins, you can remove items off any of the menus. Runtimes generally allow the user more flexibilty in what the app can do, and consequently put less burden on the developer.

I'm sure there are other differences, but since I haven't done runtimes I'm sure somebody else will fill in the blanks.

If you have a high speed DSL or cable modem and want to see a completed kiosk with an installer, drop me an email and I'll provide a web site for you to download.

Steve