Will the separation model work on FMGO? If so, how would you get both databases to the device?

One of the downsides that I see to this platform is the difficulty in syncing data from say an ipad to your desktop.

You would install just the interface file on FMG. No syncing needed.

Edited August 8, 201015 yr by Guest

I'm afraid I don't follow. I would want both the interface file and the data file on the device. Is that possible using FMGO?

Yes, but why? You now have a copy and a very difficult task of syncing.

I've confirmed using external data sources both on FMSA11 and Filemaker desktop. I cloned a database of 4000 records (all heavy media files in web viewers), and then pointed to the served data source. Works great, and performance was dramatically improved.

We are designing lightweight iPad/iPhone interfaces that read/write to the external data sources on our server. The actual connection file contains only the interace, as bcooney described.