Module_Style_Guide.md

Introduction

This is the style guide for fm-peace modules, part of the fm-peace approach to building FileMaker solutions. A FileMaker module can only be described as being in the fm-peace style if it adheres to the rules in this guide.

1 About modules

fm-peace modules are building blocks for fm-peace solutions.

1.1 Module files

1.1.2 File name

File names must only include lower case letters, and underscores or dashes. The string -peace must be the last string before the file extension.

1.1.3 Number of files in a module

A module must be contained in a single file

1.1.4 Security

1.1.4.1 File Access Protection

File access protection must be turned off.

1.1.4.2 Protecting modules (optional)

Optionally, modules can be protected. Protected modules must have a password on the [Full Access] account. The account name on the [Full Access] account can be changed from the default. An account using a privilege set that allows access to the module must be included. The module file must be set to log in with this account automatically.

1.1.5 Creating files

Files should be created using FileMaker's Create New... wizard. The Blank option should be used for creating the file