Filemakergo - Is It the Best Choice for iPad and iPhone
FileMaker Go paves the way for one of the most user-friendly as well as low cost development and deployment solutions mobile devices like iPad or iPhone. One of the properties that make FileMaker Pro the best bet is its flexibility. This cross-platform relational database application provides the option of using devices like iPad, iTouch or iPhone to perform various critical tasks pertaining to business related or official activities. The application provides the option of working in real time as well as offline, and waits for availability or restoration of internet connection to receive or send data to and from the FileMaker Server without any data loss or continuity issue.
In real time mode that is in cases when a database is accessed from a desktop computer or a server, FileMakerGo is able to access as well as manipulate the database from any location within the coverage area of Wi-Fi or 3G. Modifications that are done on an iOS based device will instantly reflect by default on the hosting computer or server, or other clients and iOS devices that are similarly or otherwise connected. While in the offline mode, it is possible to store as well as operate the FileMaker Pro databases on any iOS device independently, and then the same can be stored in any hosting server or desktop computer after the restoration or availability of internet connection. Moving databases to and from offline iOS based devices becomes astoundingly ease with the use of File Sharing Mechanism in iTunes. Let us discuss the features that make the application one of the best choices for devices like iPhones or iPads. 1) It helps to generate on-site invoices and proposals 2) It captures as well as saves the e-signatures of the customers 3) It collects Barcodes 4) It snaps images or pictures and inserts them into a database 5) It sends .pdf files via emails 6) It helps in viewing a graphical representation of reports irrespective of the location Experts are of the opinion that FM Go is the best thing to take place in the world of FileMaker. With the introduction of FileMaker Pro, it becomes possible to carry the FileMaker database to virtually everywhere. The application comes in two iOS versions – FileMakerGo designed for iPhone and iPod, and FileMakerPro for iPad. These two versions are more or less same in terms of functionality, with the only difference being in their expectations regarding the hardware they operate on, (mainly the size of the screen of the device they run on). The FileMaker Go runs the FMPro version databases on iOS device, though the databases cannot be created. The layouts, data structures, or the scripts cannot be modified either. Hence, practically the user of FM Go needs to acquire databases from a user who has created them using FM Pro. Hence, there is a clear relation between the Pro and Go. Accessing the Databases When it comes to accessing the databases, there are three ways in which FileMaker Pro can do that with the use of FM Go. In case there is any problem in sharing the database, iTunes can be used for copying them to an iOS device. For sharing, the database can be hosted on a desktop that is running FileMaker Server. Users then can access the database by using a WiFi network system, so that working away from home or office LAN becomes possible. Another very important phenomenon that has drastically improved with the introduction of FM Pro is error trapping. The framework helps the users by delivering a detailed and timely error message regarding the issues that went wrong in any process. It also helps the users in fixing issues without taking any experts’ help whatsoever. Also, it helps the developers in spotting the flaws or disputes and rectifying them. To get maximum benefits of Filemaker, you may consider hiring services of a custom FileMaker development company. We provide Filemaker development services. If you would like to talk to one of our certified FileMaker developers, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
