Learning Claris FileMaker

Demo file: backup-simplified.zip (requires FM 18 or later) Like many developers I go back and forth between developing locally and in a hosted environment, and many years ago I posted a couple articles featuring a simple backup script to create on-the-fly backups when working on local files. Recently a colleague pointed out that this backup routine,…

A colleague recently posed this challenge: is it possible to show two columns in a portal, such that the first row displays records 1 and 2, the second row displays records 3 and 4, etc.?

With FileMaker, the answer is usually “Yes!”

Using JavaScript in FileMaker brings great functionality.

In this post and video, we will review how to integrate a FIleMaker Audio Player.

New #FileMaker Weetbicks article on Building Multi-Lingual Applications, check it out, thanks for reading!

Demo file included.

A free database demonstrates how to format a path that references a nested JSON object value.

JSON functions were introduced in FileMaker 16 as a subset of Text Functions.

These functions create and manipulate JSON objects, which contain multiple pieces of data stored in a structured text format sometimes referred to as an array or record.

I recently created a simple recipe database using FileMaker Pro 12, which is optimized for use on the iPad with FileMaker Go. This is a quick run-through of the database.

I wrote an article on the process:
http://peterhebert.com/articles/creat...

You can download the database on GitHub:
https://github.com/peterhebert/FileMa...

Knowing how to use a FileMaker Join table ( though not exclusive to FileMaker) can solve many data-model related questions for us.

As we fiddle with the Entity Relationship Diagram to work out the exact relationship of entities for our custom apps, we can rely on this join table technique to properly structure seemingly complex data models.

Let’s take a look at how this concept is used in our work.

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Managing daily business chores in an organized and efficient manner is no more an easy task.

So it becomes imperative for organizations to invest in customized workflow management systems which can help in scaling up production.

Also, since the kind of tasks involved in every organization differs, the one size fits all is now a legacy.

This article throws light on some of the most important features which should be a part of WMS (Workflow Management Software).

Part of the fun of going on a vacation, celebrating a birthday/anniversary, enjoying Christmas or any special event in your life is the anticipation of it and preparation for it.

Knowing how far it is away and counting down to the day you leave, see your friends, or open your gifts can be a lot of fun.

fmDaysToGo is a free app for your iPhone or iPad created using FileMaker.

FileMaker Go is an iOS mobile app that enables anyone with FileMaker to create and deploy apps easily.

FileMaker Go has been downloaded more than 4 million times on the Apple app store.

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Empowering users of your solution to create their own form letters is life-changing.

No longer do they have to contact the developer, explain their needs and go through a back-and-forth testing stage.

The developer just designs a single interface that allows the user to create, save, edit and delete their own form letters.

It's really not that hard to program either.

You just need some global fields, a calculation and a couple of scripts for the foundation of this technique.

This approach seems like less income for the developer but that's shortsighted.

I always say happy clients equal more business!

... Doug Alder of HomeBase Software posted a FileMaker solution that allowed a FileMaker user to easily compile and export interactive timelines for use on the web ...

Read how to do it ... or just watch the video

I have been looking for a Web Viewer calendar module to add to my FileMaker solutions.

There are some great paid options out there including:

• SoSimple Calendar
• FMCalendar
• SeedCode Calendar

Wonderful as these solutions are, they are often more than I need and can add to the cost of a solution.

I just wanted something simple, more than you can do in FileMaker only, but not as much as the paid modules cost, so when I saw that there was ...

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