bzLocalFile-FM

Flexibility, data integrity, and performance through local file record editing.

Andrew "Red" Witschonke
Made by Andrew "Red" Witschonke.
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Free Download (v1.0.0)

Designed for FileMaker 2023 (v20.3) or later

Local File is a technique designed for FileMaker developers seeking to enhance performance, ensure data integrity, and elevate user experience within their solutions. bzLocalFile demonstrates the techniques presented by Andrew Witschonke in “User’s Sandbox: Opening New Performance, Data, and UI/UX Possibilities.”

After refining this approach to prioritize user experience and security, at Beezwax we’ve used it for years, adapting it to build more performant, more accurate, better looking, and more functional Claris FileMaker applications.

Boost FileMaker Performance

BzLocalFile enhances FileMaker applications by reducing server load and boosting performance through efficient localized data handling. It facilitates a reliable user experience and enhances data integrity and security by providing a controlled environment for safe data manipulation. This tool empowers developers to innovate within their applications, offering significant performance enhancements and new interaction possibilities.

Built as a FileMaker Add-on, this streamlined solution is designed to integrate with your applications seamlessly. 

Features

    Since the sandboxed data can be tailored to individual user sessions, developers can create more dynamic and interactive applications, offering customized experiences based on user-specific interactions. 

    Reduce server calls and latency by interacting directly with the bzLocalFile-FM. This efficient approach enhances responsiveness, especially crucial for users experiencing high latency.

    It enhances data integrity by isolating user interactions to session-bound files, reducing the risk of unwanted changes to the main database, and allowing for data validation before committing changes to the server. 

    Enable users to maintain individualized states for each record, including unique filters and selection states specific to the hosted record.

    Leverage locally cached data to optimize performance.

    Data is bound to a user's session, ensuring a personalized interaction experience without affecting the overall database or other users.

    Enable users to edit records locally within a controlled environment, ensuring data integrity and separations of concerns. This feature enables users to experiment with edits and revert changes if necessary.

    Although the technique involves session-bound data manipulation, it maintains data security by isolating changes to the local file with no direct impact on the main database. 

Developer Spotlight

Andrew "Red" Witschonke Andrew "Red" Witschonke Director of Engineering, Claris As Director of Engineering for Claris Platform development at Beezwax, Andrew oversees project teams working for clients, while architecting custom solutions for their unique business and organizational needs.
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