Before you begin

Before you begin building an iOS app from your FileMaker custom app, do the following:

• Enroll in the Apple Developer Program.

• Make sure you are familiar with the workflow for developing and distributing iOS apps. See Xcode Help.

• Install Xcode and add your Apple ID account.

  • Download Xcode from the Mac App Store and install it on your Mac.

  • In the Xcode Accounts preferences, add the Apple ID that is associated with your Apple Developer Program.

• Download and open the iOS App SDK:

  • Download iOSAppSDKPackage_<version number>.zip, then move the file from the Downloads folder to a location of your choice.

  • Double-click iOSAppSDKPackage_<version number>.zip to unpack the file and create the iOSAppSDKPackage_<version number> folder.