Learning Claris FileMaker

Quickly and easily implement Google's mapping technology in your Claris FileMaker solution, including the ability to call back to FileMaker and utilize the Google cluster functionality.

The Map Widget is a FileMaker add-on file accessed from your solution by copying two scripts and modifying them for your data. A typical implementation can take a surprisingly small amount of time.

In this edition of the spotlight, we’re taking a deep look at the Calendar .

Prior to FileMaker 19.1, building a robust, native calendar interface in FileMaker typically required some form of repeating fields, portals, and/or list view, combined with multiple layered objects or layouts.

With the Calendar Add-on, a calendar interface can be quickly added to any solution with very little hassle.

As with any solution, there are a few things to keep in mind before adding the Calendar.

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As an add-on module, LOgiCATOR supplements FileMaker's native Find mode with an intuitive, rule-based search interface.

LOCATE DATA WITH LOGICAL PRECISION

LOgiCATOR builds on the immense power of FileMaker’s native Find mode, and wraps that power in a sleek and intuitive interface. Gone are wonkish operators and confusing find and omit requests, replaced by plain language prompts and options.

Drag and drop multiple files into your FileMaker solution in a single step with elemental_dropzone add-on for Claris FileMaker.

Brought to you by Digital Fusion Ltd.

Have you ever wanted to view your Claris FileMaker photos in a full-screen tile view or use a gallery of images as an interactive user interface?

Traditionally, native image management within the Claris FileMaker environment has been limited, but the new Photo Gallery Add-On looks to change that.

The most recent update of Claris FileMaker (19.1.2) includes add-ons.

Finally. A calendar, a timer, a kanban board, and much more are part of the actual FileMaker product, built as add-ons.

As with many things, simple installation isn't the only thing to consider when integrating features into your solution.

Join us for a quick summary of things to know.

We cover installation, configuration, sample data usage, instances and copies, uninstalling, and upgrading add-ons.

In this video, we demonstrate how to add and delete Kanban cards which is not an option available when you first start working with this Kanban FileMaker Add-on.  

We also discuss how to create a specific card type when creating a new record.

== Video Chapters ==
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Create a new file
02:54 - Add a card
06:20 - Delete a card
09:56 - About modifying add-ons
12:14 - Adding a specific card type
14:40 - Outro

== Related videos ==
▶️ Using a Kanban board in Claris FileMaker: https://youtu.be/P2l5QDUS2NA
▶️ Fundamentals for using JavaScript Add-ons in FileMaker: https://youtu.be/hT68Y093FaQ

We explore the responsive design of the FileMaker 19 Photo Gallery Add-on and demonstrate setting it up to display only images in related records.

We also cover installation, configuration, and setup.

WolfPack is an add-on configuration and installer tool designed to manage FileMaker Add-Ons.

The WolfPack supports easy export and import of add-ons with an integrated "help" section as well as "preflight" checklists.

WolfPack is for intermediate to advanced Developers looking to leverage the Add-on tool released in FileMaker 19 (or later).

WolfPack comes preloaded with some of RCC's Favorite Add-Ons allowing you to drag and drop modules for faster development. WolfPack includes add-ons such as: Virtual Tabs, Virtual Menus, etc.

To assist you, we added a help section on how to install each add-on.

Use this Tags Add-on to add a tags input to your FileMaker application.

Similar to tag selection on modern blogs and file management systems.

Drag & drop media files on a portal with clever functionality.

Containers made easy!

Everything you need when dealing with media files in your database:
• A nice, big dropzone to add media.
• A portal to display thumbnails, file names, and file size.
• Buttons for preview, download and delete
• A table with a complete set of calculated fields to extract useful data from your container;

The FileMaker Activity Timeline JavaScript Add-on displays record data grouped by date in a Twitter-style interface.

Setup involves selecting a layout and choosing which fields to display.

We will walk you through setting it up to display only the activities related to the current user record.

Drawing on images in FileMaker has never been easier.

Implement our FM Draw add-on with a few simple clicks.

Includes a video and a sample file.

The ability to markup images has become a standard feature across different programs and operating systems.

With our new FileMaker add-on, FM Draw, you'll be able to write on images in just a few simple steps.

Whether you're looking to make notations to a design or highlight sections of an image, we have you covered.

Taking Add-ons Over the Finish Line - JEREMY BROWN & TODD GEIST:

With FileMaker 19.1 comes a powerful update to how we create apps. Add-ons are complete install-and-drop packages of functionality for FileMaker custom apps, and they bring more power to the problem solvers (us).

From now on, we FileMaker developers will use add-ons as part of our work.

Need a calendar? Grab a Calendar add-on.

Need a progress bar? Install one and drop it into the corner of the screen.