Why Use RefreshFM?

RefreshFM is a way to automate the import of data from one set of files to another. Once setup, it means you can move all of your data from an old solution to a new one without user intervention or concern about missing any of the steps.

RefreshFM is designed so that there is no modification required to your existing solution, so it can be added later without requiring changes in the middle of the development cycle.

For product developers

RefreshFM means that you can supply a new version of your solution with a single install file, and have it customised to your liking. Your end users only need to run an installer and click a button to start. And you know that all of the imports will work the same.

For other developers

There are two great advantages for any FileMaker developer. First, you can do all of your development off-line, without risking your live data, and bring your development version live in a single automated process. This cuts down the chance of development conflicting with data processes. And your import process happens as quickly as possible, reducing down time will you update.

Secondly, you can implement a more rigorous testing and development cycle where you can create a new "test" version of your solution at a moments notice with the latest data and the latest development files. So you can finally implement that test regime you've been reading about.