Solution Wide User Avatar Images

by Matt Petrowsky

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There was a day, when either computers were simply too slow or people just weren't used to the idea of seeing themselves on the computer screen. Probably the later. The screen was for showing data, not for personal flattery.

However, the web and social media exploded and having some sort of user image, or avatar, is quite the norm these days.

Using a mobile device like an iPhone or iPad and taking advantage of FileMaker Go allows for all kinds of opportunity when it comes to capturing user images. The embedded cameras are great and take pictures which are just fine.

So fine, in fact that it may be too much information for simple use to display on the screen. There are also considerations related to the Retina display and how much more of an image you need than the actual size - it's double actually.

In this video, I provide the perfect mix of tools and information in order to really take advantage of mobile device cameras and the ability to present a picture perfect image - of whatever the user wants to use as their avatar within your FileMaker solution. Need some fancy graphics wrapped around? No problem. Just watch this video and use the code to integrate into your own FileMaker solution quite easily!