# \#optimization **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/optimization/60.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [General-Purpose Read Method, Take Three](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/general-purpose-read-method-take-three/5722)
**Author:** [@karimhanafi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/karimhanafi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/general-purpose-read-method-take-three/5722 "2026-09-25T18:07:17Z")
I have tried building a general-purpose read method twice before — one common method that other methods call instead of hand-rolling their own Finds/SQL, returning data in a predictable structure. I ended up retiring bot… --- ## [WOI-MVL-DYN - a dynyamic value list with search and scroll function as add-on](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/woi-mvl-dyn-a-dynyamic-value-list-with-search-and-scroll-function-as-add-on/4344)
**Author:** [@wowomac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/wowomac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 9:43am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/woi-mvl-dyn-a-dynyamic-value-list-with-search-and-scroll-function-as-add-on/4344 "2024-10-06T09:43:51Z")
Hi dear collegues, here I want to present a add-on solution for a magic value list: WOI-MVL-DYN is a parameterisable, context-independent MVL with extended display options as add-on. Value lists are an important tool … --- ## [Performance update from 24u and server side script queues](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/performance-update-from-24u-and-server-side-script-queues/4339)
**Author:** [@Kirk](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Kirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/performance-update-from-24u-and-server-side-script-queues/4339 "2024-10-02T17:06:25Z")
24u is a great resource for lots of FM things and Honza is truly focused on performance. This new blog post on their site has some good info. For those not aware of the “server side script queue” mentioned in the post… --- ## [Skinny tables and Summary fields](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/skinny-tables-and-summary-fields/4116)
**Author:** [@Dutchman](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/skinny-tables-and-summary-fields/4116 "2024-05-09T23:28:15Z")
Hiya - I'm working on a solution that uses a fair number of summary fields. As a result, the total field count for the primary data table is higher than I'm used to (currently 35 fields). Normally I keep my field count … --- ## [Base Elements False Errors](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/base-elements-false-errors/3985)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/base-elements-false-errors/3985 "2024-02-18T21:19:11Z")
The Base Elements analysis tool is reporting an “element” that refers to a field which no longer exists. When I edit the applicable layout, there is no field in the location specified by BE. Anyone see this bug in BE bef… --- ## [Optimization ideas for Draco calculation engine](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-ideas-for-draco-calculation-engine/3943)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-ideas-for-draco-calculation-engine/3943 "2024-02-01T15:45:58Z")
Since HOnza posted about his Initiative ’24 about making FileMaker calculations quicker, I spend some time thinking on how to do this practically. Like what could be optimized if Claris puts work into their calculation e… --- ## [Optimization - first name vs last name](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-first-name-vs-last-name/3933)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-first-name-vs-last-name/3933 "2024-01-25T15:50:53Z")
Inspired by H0nza's annual optimization email, I'm diving back into optimization for one of my projects. I created a loop that goes to 10 records, and found one change that brings the time to visit 10 records from around… --- ## [Turn web view into image on server](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/turn-web-view-into-image-on-server/3267)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/turn-web-view-into-image-on-server/3267 "2022-12-15T23:26:18Z")
The built-in Filemaker charts are super limited, so I have a number of web views on my screen, but they really slow down load time. I'd love to find a way to run a nightly script on the server which turns all my web view… --- ## [Local vs. external tables for stand-alone app](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/local-vs-external-tables-for-stand-alone-app/3266)
**Author:** [@mzarin](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/mzarin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/local-vs-external-tables-for-stand-alone-app/3266 "2022-12-15T18:09:37Z")
Has anyone done benchmarking to see what benefit there is when building a stand-alone app to using tables local to the file vs. external when the external tables are part of a much larger system? I've got a "mothership"… --- ## [Layout Context](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-context/2445)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/layout-context/2445 "2021-08-31T20:04:49Z")
Given a standard customer-invoice-line\_item schema, anchor buoy, and three TOGs, which TO would you use to create a layout and portal to view line items associated with a specific customer? --- ## [SpaceX’s 5-step design and manufacturing process](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/spacex-s-5-step-design-and-manufacturing-process/2401)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/spacex-s-5-step-design-and-manufacturing-process/2401 "2021-08-12T19:10:01Z")
Trung Phan :canada: sur Twitter : "Elon recently toured Tim Dodd around the Starbase facility in Texas, where SpaceX is building the tallest rocket ever (Starship). Over 2 hours of footage. It's gold. Best part: Elon bre… --- ## [How to give feedback](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-give-feedback/2290)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-give-feedback/2290 "2021-07-02T14:41:44Z")
Hi, It's Friday - well here in Canada. Let's have some fun. See How To Give Feedback 1-5 (savagechickens.com) --- ## [Scripting: If Statements and Exit Script](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/scripting-if-statements-and-exit-script/2200)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/scripting-if-statements-and-exit-script/2200 "2021-06-08T00:09:34Z")
I typically create scripts with the structure: Enter Find Mode Set Field Set Field Set Field Perform Find If Get Found Count \> 0 Do Stuff Else Show Custom Dialog - No Results End If Exit Script However, I’ve … --- ## [About the Performance channel](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-performance-channel/1856)
**Author:** [@nicklightbody](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/nicklightbody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-performance-channel/1856 "2021-05-12T10:23:10Z")
We are building a thematic collection of FileMaker expertise focused on performance and usability. Our first project is on the performance of vanilla FileMaker including a limited range of relevant plugins. We are cons… --- ## [Optimization tips?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-tips/1981)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-tips/1981 "2021-03-31T19:07:32Z")
I'm continuing on my optimization quest. I have a database hosted by a provider and want to go into the most frequent screens users use and narrow down which parts of the screen are significantly affecting page load time… --- ## [Development Scheduling Optimized with Web Viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/development-scheduling-optimized-with-web-viewer/1972)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/development-scheduling-optimized-with-web-viewer/1972 "2021-03-27T12:24:19Z")
We use our own app called Collector to manage our software development projects. A few years ago my colleague Milan started feeling the need to schedule our development capacity more precisely. So we created a detailed p… --- ## [Performance core principles: Introduction to the project](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/performance-core-principles-introduction-to-the-project/1869)
**Author:** [@nicklightbody](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/nicklightbody)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/performance-core-principles-introduction-to-the-project/1869 "2021-03-10T16:42:45Z")
Performance is a concern of every FileMaker developer, it is the most complained about subject but also the less discussed. We plan to assemble the wisdom and experience of our community here in order to develop and publ… --- ## [Recordings from FileMaker Konferenz 2018 - Performance Optimization, Hardware Integration](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/recordings-from-filemaker-konferenz-2018-performance-optimization-hardware-integration/842)
**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/recordings-from-filemaker-konferenz-2018-performance-optimization-hardware-integration/842 "2020-03-28T10:55:15Z")
Excerpts from my “FileMaker 17 Performance Lab” session are available, covering some of the topics not covered anywhere else, as well as from my presentation of upgraded demo integrating 11 hardware technologies. Take a …