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  1. Community Resources

    1. Community Articles, Tips, & Techniques

      Member contributions of white papers, articles, tips, tricks & techniques.

      4,273
      posts

    2. FileMaker Marketplace Discussions

      Discussions on submitted files from members.

      171
      posts

  2. FileMaker Security Management

    1. Security Concepts

      Accounts & Privileges & Passwords. Information you need to know about security concepts.

      7,898
      posts

    2. Intellectual Property

      Discussions in protecting all your hard work.

      388
      posts

  3. FileMaker Server Administration

    1. FileMaker Server 16

      Deploy, Configure, Manage a FileMaker Server

      26,250
      posts

    2. FileMaker Custom SSL Certificates

      Discussions and instructions for securing your communications with Custom SSL Certificates from third party Certificate Authorities.

      98
      posts

    3. oAuth and External Server Authentication

      Configuring and administration of FM Server using Active Directory & Open Directory or oAuth with Google, Amazon, Microsoft

      1,019
      posts

  4. FileMaker Go & Mobile Strategies

    1. FileMaker Go for iPhone & iPad

      Mobilize your solution. Discussions on designing your solution for IOS. 

      2,419
      posts

    2. iBeacon Support

      Display relevant, location-based information in FileMaker Go from data transmitted by iBeacon devices you’ve previously enabled.

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    3. FileMaker IOS App SDK

      17
      posts

  5. FileMaker and the Internet

    1. FileMaker REST API

      11
      posts

    2. FileMaker Cloud

      Discussions about the new cloud offerings with FileMaker and Amazon

      49
      posts

    3. FileMaker WebDirect

      Present your database online with WebDirect. And support external clients customers on Desktop or even Mobile Tablet Browsers (iPad / Android)

      1,117
      posts

    4. Custom Web Publishing

      Interfacing FileMaker as a data source for the web. 

      11,496
      posts

    5. Other Internet Technologies

      Discussions on various or otherwise legacy and deprecated web technologies.
      Instant Web Publishing (iwp), .net, flash, ajax, fx.php, PHP site assistant, FMStudio Lasso, CDML

      19,540
      posts

  6. FileMaker Interface Features

    1. Cards & Window Management

      8
      posts

    2. Interface Design Discussions

      Make some Eye Candy, discussions about creating a graphical user interface, design patterns & user interactions, and adding that little human touch...

      4,211
      posts

    3. Layouts

      Topics about formatting layouts & parts for labels, envelopes, sub summaries.

      23,598
      posts

    4. Themes and Styles

      Discussions regarding FileMaker themes and how to modify them.

      455
      posts

    5. Button, Popovers, Button Bars, SVG Icons

      439
      posts

    6. Tab and Slide Control Panels

      Using the Tab or Slide Control panels

      1,233
      posts

    7. Portals

      Portals, how when and where.

      18,877
      posts

    8. Web Viewer

      Everything you need to know about the Web Viewer

      2,624
      posts

    9. Conditional Formatting

      Format & style objects with the power of the calculation engine.

      1,747
      posts

    10. Custom Menus

      739
      posts

    11. Value Lists

      Working with value lists, pop up lists, conditional menus, radio buttons, and check boxes.

      13,673
      posts

    12. Tool Tips

      Tips and tricks using Tool Tips

      272
      posts

  7. FileMaker Schema & Logical Functions

    1. Managing Scripts

      Writing efficient automated tasks with scripts, managing complex business logic, passing parameters, debugging and error trapping.

      56,056
      posts

    2. Calculation Engine (Define Fields)

      Field Types, Field Options, and those wonderful Calculation Functions!

      69,487
      posts

    3. Custom Functions Discussions

      General Discussions on developing custom functions with FileMaker Advanced

      2,880
      posts

    4. FileMaker Query Language or FQL

      Discussions about Execute SQL function, and SQL syntax for your your database logic.

      1,456
      posts

    5. Relationships

      Creating and developing relationships, creating children, avoiding orphans.

      31,735
      posts

    6. Charting

      Adding charting to FileMaker Pro

      925
      posts

    7. Remote Container Fields

      Discussions regarding remote container fields for FM12 and FMS12

      700
      posts

    8. Finding & Searching

      Using the find mode and or relationships to search or find record sets.

      16,926
      posts

    9. Importing & Exporting

      Getting data in and out of FileMaker.

      22,942
      posts

    10. External Data Sources

      Implementing and utilizing External Data (SQL) Sources (ESS) in your solution.

      4,692
      posts

    11. Advanced & Developer Features

      Runtimes, Design Report, etc.

      6,896
      posts

    12. Reports, Printing & Publication

      You got the data in now you need it out without mowing down a forest!

      12,431
      posts

  8. Brain Food

    1. The Left Brain

      Complex calculations, advanced scripting and other mind boggling topics.

      10,076
      posts

    2. Upgrading & Migration

      Transition, upgrade, migrate your legacy solutions.

      2,724
      posts

    3. Data Analysis

      Discussions about statistics, business intelligence, data visualization, machine learning, or whatever other flavor of data analysis you want.

      110
      posts

    4. Development Standards

      Explore "standards" adopted by developers. Implementation and documentation. Don't start from scratch.

      1,077
      posts

    5. The Separation Model

      Learn & discuss the pros and cons of developing & maintaining the separation of data & schema.

      1,301
      posts

    6. Relational Database Theory

      Discussions on what makes a database 'tick'. Non-tech background on database design.

      1,290
      posts

    7. Damaged / Corrupt File Problems

      discussions on file related issues and procedures for recovering your files.

      938
      posts

    8. OS Level Database Automation

      Save steps learn how to automate your solution.

      4,759
      posts

    9. Hardware & Networking

      Hardware & Networking

      4,147
      posts

    10. Bar Codes (Printer, Scanners, Software)

      914
      posts

  9. FileMaker Discussions

    1. FileMaker Pro 16

      Discussions that don't fit in to any other topic centric forum may be posted here.

      216
      posts

    2. FileMaker Pro 15

      Discussions that don't fit in to any other topic centric forum may be posted here.

      138
      posts

    3. Legacy FileMaker Platform Discussions

      Older discussion forums for previous versions of FileMaker

      29,800
      posts

    4. Product Ideas

      1,536
      posts

  10. Productive Computing Support Forums

    1. Visit Productive Computing   (12,984 visits to this link)

      Direct link to Productive Computing Website

    2. General Discussion for Productive Computing Products

      General questions regarding products, FileMaker licensing, and FileMaker Hosting

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    3. Core CRM Solutions

      Product support for Core4 CRM and Core5 Starter Edition CRM

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    4. QuickBooks and Accounting Plug-ins

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      posts

    5. Contact and Calendar Management Plug-ins

      3
      posts

    6. FileMaker Utility Plug-ins

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      posts

  11. 360 Works Official Product Support Forums

    1. 360 Works General Support

      general question for product & service support.

      1,449
      posts

    2. MirrorSync by 360Works

      Discussions about MirrorSync, a FileMaker synchronization tool that links FileMaker Server to FileMaker Go and FileMaker Pro

      1,958
      posts

    3. 360Deploy

      Automated, simple deployment of new database versions to your server!

      36
      posts

    4. SuperContainer by 360 Works

      Discussions on how to implement and deploy SuperContainer by 360Works.

      3,141
      posts

    5. ScriptMaster by 360 Works

      Discussions regarding ScriptMaster plugin allowing you to run Java code directly within FileMaker. Share, compare and discuss your code.

      4,081
      posts

    6. FTPeek by 360 Works

      FTPeek is a Universal Binary FTP Plugin for FileMaker that supports encrypted transfers, scheduled server operation, and uploads/downloads directly to FileMaker text and container fields.

      387
      posts

    7. 360Works Email Plugin

      Discussions on how to implement and deploy Email Plugin by 360Works.

      1,193
      posts

    8. DocuBin by 360 Works

      360Works DocuBin is a full-featured document management solution created with FileMaker. Please use this discussion area to post any questions and suggestions you have.

      155
      posts

    9. Zulu – FileMaker, iCal & Google Calendar.

      Discussions and support for Zulu, which syncs FileMaker to iCal and Google Calendar.

      153
      posts

  12. Geist Interactive Product Support Forums

    1. Visit Geist Interactive   (2,249 visits to this link)

    2. Visit Modular FileMaker   (2,226 visits to this link)

    3. FMPerception

      Questions and Discussion about FMPerception, a fast FileMaker Database analysis tool.
      80
      posts

    4. Generator

      Generator can help you connect your FileMaker Custom App to the web. It takes care of the tedious repetitive and error-prone tasks of creating web requests and parsing JSON

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    5. fmQBO

      Questions and discussion about fmQBO. Connects FileMaker running on Macs and PCs to QuickBooks Online
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      posts

  13. FileMaker Vendors

    1. FM Starting Point - By Richard Carlton Consulting

      685
      posts

    2. Monkey Bread Software (MBS Plugin)

      This plugin by Monkey Bread Software is an essential tool for many development projects. Since it has so many options and features this discussion forum is a way to share your experiences, tips, and suggestions. 

      19
      posts

    3. SyncServer Pro by LinearBlue

      Bulletproof Your Data Now!

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    4. Comm-Unity Networking Systems (CNS)

      Product discussion & support from Community Network Systems. • Pro Plug-ins: CNS Audit, CNS Image, CNS Menu, FTPit Pro, POPit Pro, SMTPit • ProMighty Mini Plugins: MMRegEx, MMColor, MMEmail, MMQuery, MMScript

      95
      posts

    5. SmartPill PHP Edition

      Discussions using PHP in relation to the SmartPill plug-in by Scodigo.

      80
      posts

    6. FileMaker Plug-Ins

      2,867
      posts

    7. Accounting Solutions

      FileMaker accounting solutions & 3rd party integration.
      (QuickBooks)

      223
      posts

    8. FM Easy Suite Framework

      Open Source Framework: EasySync, EasyAudit, EasyWeb, WebFrame, EasyCalendar, EasyMaps

      1,203
      posts

  14. FileMaker Training Resources

    1. Professional FileMaker Training

      Find out about professional training courses across the globe from a variety of instructors. Discuss training courses and find the best course to suit your needs. Prepare yourself for certification.

      138
      posts

    2. ISO FileMaker Magazine

      Discussions and suggestions with the Editor of FileMaker Magazine.

      395
      posts

    3. FileMaker Developer Conference

      Discussing the annual Devcon, including travel arrangements and associated events.
      Need to find a roommate?

      138
      posts

    4. User Group Central - Sponsored by FMPug.com

      News and Announcements regarding local user and developer groups. Looking to start or join user group? FMPug can help. Come for the FileMaker stay for the Perks!

      470
      posts

  15. FileMaker Classifieds

    1. Announcements of FileMaker Product, Services or Resources

      Want to tell the world about your FileMaker related product or service? Post your press, releases and highlights are welcome...

      2,481
      posts

    2. Services for Hire

      Spotlight of our member's products & services.
      Announce your availability to take on that next big project.

      55
      posts

    3. Services Wanted

      Take on a job you just can't handle alone. Post your "Help Wanted" ads here.

      1,288
      posts

    4. Solutions Wanted

      Searching for that ready made solution, perhaps someone else can point you in the right direction

      1,127
      posts

    5. Tools Of The Trade

      Third Party plugins, add-ons, reviews. Resources for the developer leveraging the bounty of community offerings.

      1,431
      posts

  16. FM Forums Operations

    1. FM Forums Feedback & Site News

      News and Feedback regarding this site.
      NOT FOR FILEMAKER SUPPORT

      1,085
      posts

    2. Member Lounge

      Off topic community chatter. Mingle and get to know your fellow members perhaps meet a friend.

      2,049
      posts

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  • Our picks

    • FM Inventory Starter

      Daniel Shanahan posted a topic in Community Articles, Tips, & Techniques,

      (SYLVANIA, OH, USA, March 2018) - New Leaf Data, LLC is excited to announce the immediate availability of FM Inventory Starter (FMIS).  Built on the FileMaker platform, FMIS is an ideal starter application for organizations and teams with inventory management needs, including:

      • Manufacturers

      • Distributors

      • Warehouses

      • Procurement Teams

      • Sales Teams


      FMIS includes the tables and fields needed for an inventory management solution.  FMIS also has over 40 desktop layouts, including 3 templates.  

      FMIS is extremely flexible.  FMIS is not an off-the-shelf solution.  Minimal scripting ensures that your organization can define your own business logic to meet your needs.  FMIS also has a minimal relationship graph, enabling you to build your system on the graph model of your choice.

      FMIS includes an overview course to help you quickly learn how to use this flexible tool.

      FMIS is free.  Course and download information can be found here.

      Additional courses include:

      • Order Types (e.g. Sales Order, Purchase Order Work Order, etc. using the universal data model).

      • Storing Quantity Values

      • Transactions

      • Navigation (available in April 2018)

      Courses include written descriptions, video tutorials, and downloadable demo files.  The courses are optional and start at $99.

      New Leaf Data, LLC is a FileMaker Business Alliance company in northwest Ohio.  New Leaf Data, LLC created the website FileMaker Inventory Resources.
      • 1 reply
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    • FileMaker JSON, REST, and the Data API

      Smef posted a blog entry in Blue Feather's Blog,

      Michael Layne from Gearbox Solutions presents on FileMaker’s new JSON functions. He does a deep dive into FileMaker’s new JSON functions and demos several examples of how they are using JSON for passing parameters, populating form data, validation and rollback, managing session info such as value lists as global. Michael also demos REST client and REST server with new data API.
       
      The post FileMaker JSON, REST, and the Data API appeared first on Blue Feather - FileMaker Developer, Android, Web.
      • 0 replies
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    • Pause On Error

      Steven H. Blackwell posted a topic in Announcements of FileMaker Product, Services or Resources,

      The Women of FileMaker organization is sponsoring a Pause On Error FileMaker Conference May 7th-8th in New Orleans.  More information at the website:

      https://www.pauseonerror.com/


      Steven H. Blackwell
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    • Like a Boss: Let us Discuss the FileMaker Let Function

      Like a Boss: Let us Discuss the FileMaker Let Function

      Todd Geist posted a blog entry in Geist Interactive,

      The FileMaker Let function is your tool to make a calculation readable, well formatted and easy to debug. Let us discuss how it can be used.

      The post Like a Boss: Let us Discuss the FileMaker Let Function appeared first on Geist Interactive.
      • 0 replies
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    • Google Charts In FileMaker

      dbservices posted a blog entry in DB Services Blog,

      FileMaker offers many different options for charting, but if you need a chart that is not available in FileMaker, you should consider using Google Charts. Google Charts is a free Javascript framework that can be used in conjunction with web viewers in FileMaker to extend your charting capabilities.
       
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