Hey Hans, Thanks for the pointers. Both OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner look like nice tools to have, but there are no Win XP ports of these apps. Also, thanks for outlining your steps and procedures below it has been helpful.
Do you keep a record of these notes somewhere accessible so if you need to re-visit a problem, there are some of flowcharts and notes to reference, or are the comments in the solution enough to remind you? See Ya Joe -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans J. Gunnarsson Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3:01 AM To: Filemaker Experts Subject: Re: Project Completion Help Hello Joe When creating solutions I use a text editor (Word, BBEdit etc.), OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner. OmniGraffle has a neat feature that allows one to create goto buttons from objects OmniOutliner has a neat feature that allows text external documents to be linked to the outlines Usually I start with a list of things needed in the solution or things left to do. I then create an outline in OmniGraffle on how all the files "connect" I then start creating outlines for each item in my "ToDo" list breaking the items down into smaller segments I use the text editor when I need to jot down memos on how I imagine a certain process to run I then start creating a flowchart in order to see what subroutines I need to create and where they connect to the master routines. Once I have everything "working" on paper I start creating empty scripts in my solution in accordance to the flowchart. I then start commenting each step (Not necessarily each script step) in the scripts in accordance to the flowchart and my notes Once that is finished I start adding actual script code. In the flowcharts I use different colours for local script steps and calls to subroutines. Sometimes I use a numbering scheme in order to remind me how things connect. When completely stuck I start working on an user outline on how to use the solution In there I explain in detail to an imaginary user what my solution does and how to get there. If I get stressed out I use the list above to remind me what I'm doing. :-) If you have questions let me know. Hans On 19.4.2005, at 01:41, Joe Pokupec wrote: > Hey Guys, > > I've been a Filemaker Developer for many years now and I've designed > and > completed some sizeable projects (100- 125 related files or 50 users). > I > currently modifying one module in a solution that will move my clients > into > a type of inventory tracking system... > > After over a month of working on this project, I'm mentally and > emotionally > stagnant... I need some helpful tools or ideas to help me break this > plateau. Can anyone suggest methods or software apps (like flowcharting > tools) that you use for managing large and progressively complex > FileMaker > projects? > > I'm working in FileMaker 7... I just want to chart or draw out this > damn > thing in such a way that I feel I can estimate the hours and completion > date... It's killing me!!! > > Thanks > > Joe > > > -- > To unsubscribe: send an email to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > FMPexperts is hosted by Ironclad Networks <http://www.ironclad.net.au/> > -- To unsubscribe: send an email to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FMPexperts is hosted by Ironclad Networks <http://www.ironclad.net.au/> -- To unsubscribe: send an email to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FMPexperts is hosted by Ironclad Networks <http://www.ironclad.net.au/>
