THE LAWS OF INTERFACE DESIGN ON THE WEB apply to the FileMaker interface, as well. The lack of a good interface will cause users to not like using the solution–something any developer should seek to avoid. Are you using Gmail? I am. Before the latest update, Gmail had a very clear text navigation on top […]
A GREAT PRIMER ON CHARTS in FileMaker 13 from Kevin Franks at FileMakerhacks: Recent versions of FileMaker make it super simple to build a “current found set” chart even if you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing. Just a) sort on any field, and then b) choose “Chart by” + the field you just […]
GETTING PORTALS to do/show what you want can be frustrating. Dave at A FileMaker Miscellany found three possible solutions for this particular problem: The requirement In a portal, you need to be able to highlight a given record, and ensure that the portal row is visible. (For example, a portal contains 20 records, but […]
GOOD ADVICE on setting paths to import files from Mike Duncan: Here is a tip to have your cake and eat it too. Just for example, let’s say we are importing a comma separated value file. Create a copy (perhaps populate with sample data) of the file you want to import and name it something […]
ANOTHER RE-POST of an old article from Dwayne Wright – but that’s OK. Like fine wine, it gets better with age. Learn more about a calling a new window: The measurement options of a computer screen are defined in pixels. A pixel is generally considered the smallest element of measurement of a picture on a […]
EfficientBizz: I start scripts with 'open in new Window' task by setting vars of current windows position ($horiz | $vert). New…
DOWNLOAD IT and listen while you drive. FileMaker Success Tips 288: Color Stuff, Using Merge files for import/export, Why go FMP revisit Filemaker Success Tips : 288_FM_Success_Tip.
A HANDY little function for formatting mailing labels – and it removes empty lines by using the list function. No need to re-invent the wheel. FileMaker Custom Function:MailingLabel ( fname ; lname ; company ; addr1 ; addr2 ; city ; state ; pcode ).
DID YOU KNOW FileMaker supports database transactions? Do you realize the importance of database transactions to rolling back changes, making like easier for multi-user databases, and providing data integrity when something bad-system crash, network problems, etc-happens? Todd Geist has the answers to these questions along with a very in-depth explanation of how and when to […]
Are you aware of the effect your emotional state has on your health? Learning to handle your emotions and how you react to other people and situations will give you a leg up on the competition as you navigate through life, and help you live a longer, happier and more healthy life: “What really matters […]
WORRIED ABOUT SENSITIVE DATA? Leaving your database open leaves your data exposed. Doug Alder has a simple to implement work-around: Use a FileMaker script step to close the database after a specified time period. Details and examples at the link. Auto Close a FileMaker Pro Database After a Set Interval Using an OnTimer Script Step […]
THIS LINKEDIN POST FROM LAST WEEK on using Base64 to make progress bars led to others in the LinkedIn Community to offer similar solutions from their tool chests (all files posted with authors permission): Benjamin Fehr of Geschäftsführer bei EfficientBizz GmbH shared a FileMaker file with some cool custom functions that show a variety of […]
EfficientBizz: some remarks about my WV-Toys: For the Tickers, when you analyze the WV and the cf, you'll find the parameters…
Don Clark: I hadn't thought about building entire layouts - especially print! - in html. An intriguing thought that opens up a…
Progress Bars, HTML, Base64 and FileMaker | All...: […] THIS LINKEDIN POST FROM LAST WEEK on using Base64 to make progress bars led to others in the LinkedIn…
Progress Bars, HTML, Base64 and FileMaker - Fil...: […] Progress Bars, HTML, Base64 and FileMaker THIS LINKEDIN POST FROM LAST WEEK on using Base64 to make progress bars…
EfficientBizz: Sad, but my tool doesn't work anymore with Mac OS X -10.10 Yosemite. Looking forward to get some hints by…
Don Clark: Thanks for the update, let's hope FMI Support comes through.
EfficientBizz: some small animated gifs will work. having more than 1 WV on a layout mostly fails rendering process. Hope this…
SELLING YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES is much easier if you tell a great story and paint a picture for the client – get them to see how their lives and/or business will be change for the better. This article explains the concept nicely. Change Your Metaphors: How great leaders sell technology — mobileYouth® – youth […]
AN IN DEPTH LOOK at WebDirect in this new FileMaker video. It is interesting to note that one participant I know could not get an answer or work around to the WebDirect portal selection bug that many thought would be fixed by now. Nevertheless, both thought the video worthwhile, so watch the whole thing. FileMaker […]
LOOKUPS VS CALCULATIONS. Which do you use and why? Would you kill off lookups? Any time you can introduce the calculation engine in a place you wouldn’t expect it, your design options extend radically. The auto enter via a calculated result is no exception. For traditional lookup duties, consider using an auto enter via calculation […]
Filemaker Success Tips 304 and More: […] FileMaker–Mapping Scripted Imports with Variable Paths […]