THIS TAKES ME A BACK A WAYS: Back in the day, (and I’m talking way back), FileMaker didn’t have portals. Portals were introduced along with FileMaker 3 in 1995. Right now, there are probably more developers that never spent quality time with repeating fields, than us long time veterans that remember when the repeating field […]
A PEEK UNDER THE THEMES HOOD: It is true that FileMaker handles some themes and styles in CSS. So yes, there is really CSS that is used. You don’t have to worry about learning CSS, because the interface for managing everything is part of the updated inspector (Appearance pane) that gives unprecedented access to all […]
FILEMAKER SUCCESS STORY with web, client, and iPad applications. Takeaway: Streamlined loan process; eliminated duplicate effort; saved time; avoided the need to hire two people, saving $150,000 annually. Seedcode’s GoZync provided the connection between the iPads and the main office. Read the whole thing. FileMaker Testimonials and Database Management Software | FileMaker.
TOO GOOD A DEAL TO PASS UP. Introducing FileMaker Training Series: Basics, your guide to learning how to create dynamic FileMaker solutions. This free-to-download ebook includes training modules for working with layouts, creating interfaces for iOS devices, reporting, security, calculations and scripting, and integration with other business systems. Available in both iBook and PDF formats. […]
GREAT BUSINESS IDEAS ARE A DIME A DOZEN. Learn how to test your latest brainstorm. A good business idea should have the following characteristics like it should be innovative, unique, its focus should be clear; it should fulfill the needs of the customers and should be profitable in the long run. Even if it is […]
FILEMAKER SERVER 12.0V6 UPDATE provides support for – and works only on – Mavericks: 0.90Posted: 2014-01-21 FileMaker Server 12.0v6 is for installation on OS X Mavericks only. Note: When you upgrade your server’s operating system, you must reinstall FileMaker Server. Because this software is for OS X Mavericks, it is a full installer rather than […]
Darren Burgess shows how calculated Tab Panel Names and Custom Dialogue buttons have added more functionality to developers while decreasing layout maintenance. FileMaker users and developers should note the addition of calculated Custom Dialog buttons and Tab Panel names as one of the new features of FileMaker 13. While these are relatively small changes, […]
In case you were wondering, you can move a FileMaker database onto an iPad or iPhone using DropBox. Douglas Alder (via Joshua Paul at Neo Code Software) of Homebase Software shows how. This was first posted in 2011, so the interfaces may be outdated, but the concept is still valid. FileMaker Go is a great […]
NO MORE WAITING FOR THE MAC HELP CENTER TO LOAD. The FileMaker Help file loads in your browser instantly using this technique: Bookmarking the FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced 13 Help File on Mac OS X | Databuzz.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SEPARATION MODEL? TODD GEIST explains splitting files into for that purpose. FileMaker Separation Model: Splitting Files – YouTube.
THE HOW AND WHY OF REMOTE CONTAINER FIELDS. Join Richard Carlton to learn how set up and properly use them. FileMaker: Remote Containers Training – YouTube.
SKILLS YOU NEED as a developer aren’t limited to coding. A well rounded developer understands and integrates skill sets from multiple disciplines to further his career. These 5 points are essential to successful copywriting, and they make or break SEO success. SEO taught me about all of these things and actually subliminally made me fall […]
TODD GEIST talks about building modular (reusable) code. Modular FileMaker App Development – YouTube.
