FileMaker 17 Data API The FileMaker 17 Data API is one of the least understood new features of FileMaker 17. Essentially, the Data API allows a FileMaker 17 server to interact with web services directly using the REST protocol. OK, let’s unpack that a bit. REST stands for Representational State Transfer, which doesn’t shed much light […]
MODULAR CODE is portable code: Chunks of code that can be easily easily moved from one solution to another with minimal modification. Each chunk of code addresses a specific, discrete need–account management, error handling, etc. FileMaker’s structure is so dependent on context that modular code is difficult to write. Darren Burgess of Mighty Data discusses […]
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, […]
Very nice modular solution from Darren Burgess (via Modular FileMaker) that lets admins manage users much easier, especially across multiple files. Features Overview Accounts allows for management of user accounts: Create Delete Enable/Disable Reset Password Email User “Welcome” Email (including option to send a launcher file – launcher file sold separately Robust error trapping Function […]
Published on December 4, 2013 by Darren Burgess FileMaker 13 brings with it many new innovative features. Building on the new design space innovations created in FileMaker 12 and a continued focus on database tools for mobile, FileMaker 13 offers a new layout object dubbed the “Popover Button”. You may recall some months ago I wrote about pros and cons (mostly […]
Something that should be real easy – turns out it’s not. Good lesson about character codes, FileMaker symbols, utf-8 and more…Thanks Darren! FileMaker Quick Tip #23: Exporting Cross Platform vCards from FileMaker Published on September 19, 2013 by Darren Burgess How can we use vCards in our FileMaker Database? vCard is a standard file format for distributing contact […]
Business Minute #6: [...] Vcards and FileMaker – good blog post [...]