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The Anchor/Buoy Design Methodology

One of the biggest areas of confusion for FileMaker developers making the transition from FM6 and earlier to FM7/8 is The Relationships Graph. The Anchor/Buoy approach removes virtually all decision-making from graph design, restoring the simplicity of 6-style relationships without sacrificing the power of 7/8-style relationships.  

Benefits include a deeper understanding of the FM7/8 relational model, as well as a dramatic increase in developer productivity. These files are in Zip format and will work equally well on the Mac or the PC.

Anchor/Buoy PDFs and PNGs
A two-page "mind map", before and after  screens

PDFs & PNGs

Anchor/Buoy PowerPoint presentation
Short version - revised 12/7/05

10.4 Mb download

Anchor/Buoy PowerPoint presentation
Long version - revised 12/7/05

12.8 Mb download

Some fresh thoughts re: the "legend" at the top of the RG -  Revised 4/7/06

Single PNG

 

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