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 […]
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 […]
Get over to this video and learn some great FileMaker Offscreen Tips & Tricks. And subscribe to Matt’s site to get the keys to lots of other great code and tips. Offscreen Tips & Tricks – ISO FileMaker Magazine.
Keena Tomko: Oh, my gosh -- I love these tips! I've really struggled with the enter-layout and exit-layout scripts triggering at inconvenient…
Don Clark: You are welcome, Keena. Thanks for your feedback!
FileMaker 13 includes some interesting changes to the relationship window that you may not be aware of: Multiple levels of undo/redo It can be zoomed to greater than 100% Holding down the Control key (Windows) or the Command key (Mac) will select items you specifically drag over instead of selecting all items your drag area touches Some […]
David Moore: 2Empower FM Toolbox Developer Assistant allows all kinds of searches through a solution, including the Relationship Graph.
Don Clark: I have that plugin, but did not know it searched the relationship graph. I will use that going forward. Thanks…
Aaron Girard of Scarpetta Group discovered the power of Applescript on OSX, and the ability of FileMaker to call an Applescript. This allows FileMaker to communicate, in varying degrees, with the Mac operating system and with other Mac apps. In this instance, he generates a notification in Yosemite: The AppleScript Below is our base […]
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.