FileMaker and Image Management
One of the projects that we often do is to set up systems to manage images
using FileMaker, often in a cross-platform environment. Usually this is needed
when
the images are too many and too large to be stored inside the database. Storing
the images outside the database yet connected to the database records that
they are related to is often the best approach.
Over the years we have learned the tricks
and techniques required to get this working
smoothly. Our AppleScript
skills often come into play, enabling us to create automated work flows,
moving files, making folders as needed, renaming files, importing images automatically,
etc.
Our image-management capabilities extend to the Web. We can take images that
are referenced in FileMaker and automatically send them up to the web server,
using AppleScript or FileMaker plug-ins as needed.
Management likes this type of project because it save time and money. The
creative team likes this type of project because it eliminates tedious
tasks and allows them to concentrate on being creative.
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