developer files

[david s]

Hello,

i've built a runtime solution composed by 6 files the question is:

when i try to open any file from filemeker Pro i can see all the scripts and all the layouts.

I'm missing something...may be i don't know how to set the specific configuration before closing the solution with developer tool.

Thanks to all the good people who have time to reply to me.

Bye bye

[DykstrL]

For all the scripts and layouts you do not want to show, uncheck the "Show" option. If you turn off the menus, you must then supply scripted buttons to provide all of the feautres you want the user to be able to do - you will have total control over the functionality of your solution. It's a lot more work, but it will keep users from getting to a layout or somewhere else that causes problems. It will also give your solution a more elegant and consistant look and feel.

For example: Instead of showing a list view in the layouts, I provide a 'List View' button that not only takes the user to the list view, but also sets the Print Setup to print 'Records being browsed'. I do the same if I am using a form view - go to form view, print serup to current record.

[david s]

ok...thanks dykstrl

this was what i needed.. now all the layouts (except the one i'm browsing) and all the scripts are hidden.

I've another problem now: i can access the define fields menu and change all the fields if i open a solution with fmpro... i need now to disable all these kind of things in order to distribute my solution worldwide... i can i do it?

I'd like to prevent all the modifications to the db structure of the solution created maintaining the possibility to use it creating new records and using the scripts.

Thanks againg for your answer, have a good day.

[david s]

one more new:

i've tryed the prevent modification option in developer tool...this is what i need..so i've reached my target... if i need to do something else to protect my solution let me now...

have a nice day and thanks again for your courtesy...

david s

[DykstrL]

You need to set up passwords in your solution files. I normally use 2: one the master password (only I know that one) and a blank (no password). set each solution file to open using the (no password) in the document preferences. You will still be able to get into the files by holding down the shift key as you open the file.

As part of the (no password) set the available menu items as either Edit only or None. Also uncheck Edit Scripts, Change Password, Design Layouts, and anything else you don't want the users of your solution to do.