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September 10, 2018 Blog FileMaker Techniques User Interface Design FileMaker DesignFileMaker GoFileMaker ProFileMaker TechniquesUI techniquesZoom One Layout for both iPad and Desktop How to make a single layout in FileMaker that works (and looks good) on both desktop and iPad screens. Creating and maintaining two separate sets of application screens in FileMaker — one for mobile and one for desktop — has always been a pain in the butt. While there are definitely arguments to be made […] Read more By David Weiner