Tim Dietrich takes on ExecuteSQL and repeating fields, something most developers don’t use anymore. However, there are plenty of legacy databases out there using repeating fields, especially solutions written pre FileMaker 7. For those times when a repeating field is needed, Tim has the answers: It’s no secret that I’m not a big fan of repeating […]
24U Software announced a new version of their Phone Companion solution a couple of days ago: DIAL A NUMBER WITH A CLICK With 24U Phone Companion your FileMaker solution can tell your phone system to make a call from your phone to the desired phone number. Instead of having to read and type your […]
For those Mac users out there, I thought you might find these Yosemite tricks helpful. I have used Yosemite for a couple of months, and really like it. However, there were/are plenty of features I did not know about or that I wasn’t utilizing properly: The new spotlight search–it does math, currency conversion, word definitions, […]
Instantly Restore Deleted FileMaker Records? How is that possible? As it turns out, it’s not that all that hard, but does require some up front planning. The secret is to put new related table in front of the table with the data, and relate the new table to the old table based on the primary […]
Jack Rodgers: Sounds like a lot of work and more problems. Easier would be to use a toggle field for relating to…
UKFileMaker’s third video in a series of six on Design. This FileMaker design webinar covers user-center design methodology, and also includes some design tips: Use other design tools – like paper and pencil Do some “Whiteboarding” with users Borrow design patterns from other places Remember, more isn’t necessarily better You’ll also learn which types of files you […]
If you are serious about FileMaker development, check out the FM Success Tips podcast by Dr. Andy Cohen and Lee Strong. Usually only 20 minutes in length, and always with useful content. Thu, 5 February 2015 331_FM_Success_Tips Upgrade options on New MacBook Pros, Records are all or none, FM logo Direct download: 331_FM_Success_Tips.mp3 Category:podcasts — posted […]
For those looking for a unique way to integrate Javascript and JSON into your web solutions, Jason Young and Seedcode are writing–and sharing–a code base called fmxj.js. Fmxj.js is a set of javascript functions designed to allow a web browser to interact with FileMaker Server and to do the basic things you need browser clients […]
Daniel Shanahan of New Leaf Data shows off a new technique using a modal popup window to control data updates to things like inventory, on hand, on order, etc. Download the file at the link and use Script Debugger to see the technique in detail: This is an updated technique from my previous download “Modal […]
Kevin Frank wrote a couple of great blog posts on the Summary List field type last year and ran into the problem with making a predicate relationship with a summary field–it can’t be done. He solved it last year by making a calculation field based on the summary field and making that field the predicate. Now, […]
Base Elements announced version 3.0 of their popular, free plugin, BaseElements, on January 29th: The BaseElements plugin is a free and open source plugin, available to everyone to extend the built in functions of FileMaker Pro. Download Full versions of the latest final release ( currently 3.0.0 ) can always be found at […]
A nice example of using text functions to isolate data from a field by Stuart Gripman of FullCityConsulting: The past few posts have covered an array of text parsing functions. There are countless scenarios where you may need to manipulate text in FileMaker, but the two I most often encounter are data migration and data […]
I’ll admit, pushing parameters to FileMaker WebDirect sessions has not been high on my priority list. Actually, it hasn’t made the list at all, so far. Thankfully, guys like Mike Duncan, Mike Beargie, and Steve Senft-Herrera are on the case. FileMaker removed the ability to pass parameters to WebDirect in the 13.0v2 update, and these enterprising […]
Thu, 29 January 2015 330_FM_Success_Tips Revamping Old Projects, Commenting on commenting, Starting a slow client Direct download: 330_FM_Success_Tips.mp3 Category:podcasts — posted at: 6:30 PM Filemaker Success Tips 330
I’ve registered for FileMaker Devcon 2015 and I am booked at the Cosmo! I am looking forward to learning a lot and meeting some of the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting though this blog. Hope to see you there! The 2015 FileMaker DevCon will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 20 – […]
EfficientBizz: Back-2-my-Mac (share your screen) or share files between all devices with same Apple-ID is a great thing. I believe that…
Don Clark: That would be nice! On the down side, all of this connectivity between devices might turn into a real headache…
EfficientBizz: I see 2 possible points of attack: Apple Inc.: Do you trust all the security measures on Apple's side for…