DB Services dug deep into the new Script Workspace feature of FileMaker 14: It’s been a long time coming. FileMaker Inc. has revamped, redesigned and reengineered the scripting and calculation environment in FileMaker 14, modernizing the development experience, reducing the learning curve for new developers, and increasing the productivity of everyone. This new environment, the […]
If you don’t use twitter, you missed some interesting FileMaker 14 tweets in the last couple of days. And don’t forget to follow us at @FMProGurus: #FileMaker 14 change. “Insert From URL” doesn’t accept localhost urls anymore. wtf! use IP address instead. — Todd Geist (@toddgeist) May 13, 2015 The How to: Certificates & […]
In this overview video, Matt Petrowsky of ISO FileMaker Magazine talks with well-known developer Tim Dietrich about all the cool new features found in the FileMaker 14 release. Check out Tim Dietrich’s take on FileMaker 14 at his blog.
FileMaker 14 is out, and loaded with new features. Yesterday we looked at the following: The new, flat design The new Launch Center The new Script Workspace Enhancements to WebDirect New design tools Today we’ll look at more new features, starting with… FileMaker 14 Server enhancements: Auto reconnect to serve in the event of a […]
FileMaker 14 is out, so let’s take a first look at the some of the new features: One visible difference on opening is the new Launch Center, an icon based display of FileMaker files local or remote: The interface sports a new, flat design for the status area: New Script Workspace–all scripting happens in one streamlined […]
On the 30th anniversary of the original FileMaker introduction, FileMaker announces FileMaker 14: New FileMaker 14 Platform speeds business solution development for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web FileMaker Platform, marking 30 years, provides faster solution automation, support for mobile browsers and much more SANTA CLARA, Calif. – May 12, 2015 – FileMaker today […]
In case you missed it, Tim Cimbura just made it easy for you to integrate tiny urls into a FileMaker solution. It may not sound like much, but for any client processing data in FileMaker that requires the output, it saves the time and inconvenience of leaving FileMaker, processing data in a web browser, and […]
I suspect most FileMaker developers tend towards the ‘nerd’ side of the personality charts (I certainly do). As a result, they aren’t into marketing, sales, business relationship building, and similar activities. The business side of FileMaker development. And it’s not because they aren’t capable of doing those things. They can put forth the effort and do […]
Thu, 7 May 2015 344_FM_Success_Tips Vexed with Reporting, FM Starting Point Direct download: 344_FM_Success_Tips.mp3 Category:podcasts — posted at: 5:30 PM Source: Filemaker Success Tips 344
What coding principles do you follow? Have you given it much thought? If not, make time to develop (and write down) base principles to live by. And collaborate with any other developers with whom you may work, as well. Agnes Riley of ZeroBlue shared some of her hard earned principles recently: Whether you’re a hard core […]
Color (spelled colour in many countries) is a major factor in design, and something to be approached with care. The mood set by the chosen color pallet can make the difference between relaxed and/or anxious users: Learn how to use colour to set the mood, reinforce the hierarchy, and call attention to important elements in FileMaker […]
So, you’re not an artist or a designer, but you want (and need) a great design for you database solution. Where do you start? What items do you need to consider? This article from Design School offers some concrete steps to help focus your thoughts: Does it have a focal point? Does it have a visual […]
Managing your time as a developer–do it well and you will succeed. Don’t do it well, and fail. Check out the perspective on time by the Stanford professor in charge of the notorious 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment. And study up on time management if you want to succeed.
Combining Custom Web Publishing (CWP) with Webdirect is a challenge, but offers a large range of options to the developer not available in Webdirect. In this instance, Mike Duncan of Soliant uses PHP functions to loop through a found set of FileMaker Webdirect records to combine container field files into a single zip file that […]
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