The Separation Model – Part 20 – Using Mirror Tables

by Matt Petrowsky

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The separation model requires creative thinking when it comes to keeping the data file clean of any extraneous fields. Fortunately, one of the best aspects of the Relationship Graph is that it doesn't care where the file resides or where the data comes from as long as it can access the fields for relationships.

Given the previous statement, we can certainly create extra UI tables in order to facilitate our fondest data dreams and wishes. Adding new tables to the UI file is par for the course when you consider the number of existing utility tables already being used by the KarateApp solution.

In this video, I talk about my use of a Mirror table for the People table and how it's going to play a role in an upcoming video about automated notifications. Mirror tables are very useful in a variety of situations. Knowing how to use one is certainly a beneficial FileMaker skill.