Make FileMaker Go Talk to IOS Apps

Make FileMaker Go Talk to IOS Apps

Chris Ippolite, President of iSolutions, Inc., presented on One-Step Integration between FileMaker Go and iOS apps using fmp: scheme.  The 5 minute video directly below is a summary of the areas Ippolite covers in the session.

If you are not sure you are interested in this topic, watch this video for a taste of what is in the presentation video.  Skip below the intro video to watch the full length video.

The fmp: URL

The fmp: url command has been around a long time:  It allows a user to open/access a FileMaker database and even run a script, passing multiple parameter if desired.  The second command Ippolite uses in his presentation is the Open URL script step, used to send a command to another iOS app.  The DevCon session video below covers a lot of examples:

Session Description

URL schemes allow you to communicate with many apps simply using URLs. For example, FileMaker’s “fmp:” scheme lets you run scripts in a hosted FileMaker file.

Using just the “Open URL” script step, we can use URL schemes to open iOS apps from within FileMaker Go — and even pass data! This session explores how URL schemes can extend the functionality of your FileMaker Go apps, achieving exciting interactions on iOS 9.

Demos include:

• Scanning a document using OCR and embedding the text in your custom app
• Editing an image before storing it in a container
• Send Driving directions to Maps
• Add a call reminder to the notification center from your CRM
• Translate text and store translation in your app
• Assign a task, notify assignee via SMS and allow them to accept
• Initiate a call, then log the call in your custom app

It the teaser video above makes you want to know more, check out the whole video below:

Free FileMaker Example File Download and more.

There are downloadable example files, important links, and study materials at this link.

And, finally, some timeless advice that many today would do well to consider:

Holding onto anger is like grasping onto a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else. You are the one who gets burned.

Buddha (563 BC – 483 BC)