Style Manual: Files

By Sonja Froyen on October 28, 2009 11:33 AM

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  1. Append the FileMaker extension [.fp7] to all file names.
    2. Staff.fp7
  2. Use singular rather than plural when naming files.
    3. Company.fp7 rather than Companies.fp7
  3. Do not reference the version or year in the file name.
    4. AbroadProgram2008-2009.fp7
  4. Use a three-letter prefix plus underscore to indicate the initiative to which the file belongs. Exception: Some files may be used in multiple initiatives in which case it's okay to omit the prefix.
    5. LAC_Staff.fp7
    IOP_Invoice.fp7
  5. Use upper camel case.
    6. TPT_OnAir.fp7
    LAC_FundingSource.fp7
    OIP_SupportRequest.fp7

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