Why Use Revolution with FileMaker?
Many FileMaker users will point out that FileMaker Pro already has some built-in sharing features and the ability, with FileMaker Pro Advanced, to create standalone applications for Windows and Macintosh. So how can Revolution add value to a FileMaker-based solution? Better Lock-Down When deploying a solution, developers often want to be certain they don’t have to support or troubleshoot end-user changes to their solutions, such as modified layouts or scripts. Or they simply want to secure their product from unauthorized snooping. Revolution stacks, deployed as password-protected standalone executables, are not modifiable by end users. Tighter control of the user experience No matter how much work you do to customize the user experience in FileMaker, it’s still a FileMaker database. Without buying expensive 3rd party add-on software you can’t eliminate many elements of the user interface such as the “Browse/Find/Layout” mode popup menu and various dialogs. By contrast, Revolution gives
