I’m looking for help with Windows Standard Server 2012 R2 and FileMaker External Authentication. My client has a small network running Windows Standard 2012 R2, acting as domain controller. They also have a new Mac Mini running Yosemite and FM 13 v5. Our goal is to use the Windows server for External Authorization. We have […]
Mac Developers – there is one very important reason to install this update: this software release fixes that minor irritation where selected fields in the Specify Field dialogue box were not selected and showing: This software updates FileMaker Pro 13 or FileMaker Pro 13 Advanced to version 13.0v5. Updater Details Application: OS X: Addressed an issue where each time FileMaker Pro 13.0v4 or FileMaker Pro 13.0v4 Advanced was opened, a system message […]
A client recently purchase a new Mac Mini (with Yosemite) to be a dedicates server for FileMaker Server 13. After installing FileMaker Server 13 on the machine, however, none of the databases, including the FileMaker Sample file, would open. After quite a bit of research, we finally found the answer. It has to do […]
Karen Weaver: ??? Did you not get my comment on the last post explaining this and providing the link to the solution?
Don Clark: Nope - WordPress stopped sending me emails on comments and I didn't check back. Thanks for the help, though! Now…
If you want to get up to speed on FileMaker in a hurry, consider the classes offered by FileMaker Mentoring in Berlin and London in April: The 2015 FileMaker Master Class – Broader View is an intensive three-day seminar dedicated to expanding your knowledge and broadening your approach to FileMaker development. With a cap of […]
Have you heard about FileMaker Community? It’s FileMaker’s new redesign of what used to be FileMaker Technet: FileMaker recently launched their free resource site the FileMaker Community, and with it came a nice new and easy to use website. If you were one of the 60,000-plus current member of TechNet, you will automatically gain access to […]
EfficientBizz: Don that new forum states that I am a Rookie and even you are not much more than a Member.…
Don Clark: Sadly, I don't spend enough time on the forums answering questions to score better. Heck, I haven't been good about…
Shawn A. Krueger: The points are based on forum participation, plus bonuses for FM certification. No other "real world" experience counts.
Here’s an interesting twist on the usual from FileMakerHacks. As most developers soon figure out, the best way to display/print reports in FileMaker is to start with the proper context. For example, to print an invoice, the proper context is the table where the Line Item info is stored, not the table containing the Customer […]
The boys are back in town…After some time off, Lee Strong and Dr. Andy Cohen are back with their weekly FileMaker Success Tips podcast. Thu, 22 January 2015329_FM_Success_Tips Favorite Functions, CES roundup Direct download: 329_FM_Success_Tips.mp3 FWIW, my favorite function is the case function–same as Lee Strong. What’s your favorite function? Welcome back, guys! Filemaker […]
A client is upgrading to FileMaker 13 this weekend, both clients and server. In preparation, we have upgraded the databases from 11 to 13 on test machines and laid the groundwork for a successful switch over by testing functionality of the various functions and processes. Out biggest problem came with upgrading to FileMaker Server […]
Will Werner: I too, am losing confidence in the product. I cannot roll out FM13 to staff because the latest iteration crashes…
Don Clark: Have you tried smtp mail from your a script?
David Ness: I, and our company's I.T. department, have a problem with how slow FileMaker Inc. has been to certify Windows Server…
Don Clark: I agree, David. This is hurting FileMaker.
Karen Weaver: Don, I also ran into this issue a while back. There is a Knowledge base update on this issue that…
Don Clark: Thanks for the update, Karen. As I mentioned in my other reply, WP is not notifying me via email and…
Bob Rowe: I too have serious confidence problems with v13. This doesn't involve the installation issues mentioned but as with Will's comment…
Don Clark: Hi Bob- Thanks for your comments. I did not know about the pdf issue. Have you reported it to FileMaker?
Should you need to display an unlimited number of images/documents/videos from a single record in a FileMaker Solution, Matt Petrowsky has the solution you seek. And Richard Carlton has a video showing the capabilities of that solution. If you want the actual solution with the explanation video by Matt, however, you’ll need to sign […]
So FileMaker is crashing and you can’t figure out why? You’re worried about your database’s integrity if this keeps happening, and you can’t deliver a product that is crashing, can you? Well, you can’t fix the problem with FileMaker code itself, but you aren’t powerless. Brendan McBride of DBServices delivers some hope with a great […]
Learn about Jesse Barnum–how he got started, his favorite quotes, what he sees in the future for FileMaker, and much, much more. His company, 360Works, makes and sells FileMaker plugins and products that extend FileMaker in a variety of ways: MirrorSync Scriptmaster Scribe Email Plugin Docubin RemoteScripter and much more Published on Jan 20, […]
I like these proof of concept type videos showing how easy it is it build the outline of a database solution so quickly. Keep in mind while watching, however, that a complete system that integrates with other processes, that is secure and robust, with error checking, data entry protection, and data protection (keeping historical data […]
Jason Young extends the capability of his great, free SQL solution, SQLExplorer, by adding select and deselect portal rows and the ability to reference the portal row Primary ID from a hidden column. This allows interaction both ways with a javascript enabled portal. Just as a refresher, Young builds on his main concept of usingJavascript to […]
FileMaker is running two specials designed to get businesses all they need to get started with this FileMaker bundle: FileMaker Pro Client FileMaker Pro Advanced (for easier development) FileMaker Server FileMaker Training Series Advanced All you need is an experienced developer and you’re ready to go: The FileMaker Success Pack is a great way […]
Jonathan Fletcher: I think it quite hilarious that item #1 was NOT an issue for me with versions of 13 before v5,…
Don Clark: Three steps forward, one step back. Seems like it's always that way.
Michel Beyaert: What is it with deprecated support for all those themes?? Only themes in Aspire, Aspire Touch and Classic Refined stay…
Don Clark: Hopefully, there will be new themes in 14 to replace the old ones. And I wonder what effect not supporting…