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Hacking Your Own FileMaker Platform Solutions
Should FileMaker Platform developers mount hacking attacks on their own solutions? At first glance, this may seem an odd question. But I believe that the answer is “Yes, we should.”
Consider this. As developers we see our solutions from a totally different perspective than Threat Agents see them. Without practicing our own hacking skills, we can become blind to the vulnerabilities a Threat Agent can exploit to compromise the Confidentiality
Forums are a great way to get technical advice for FileMaker but for some reason, many people don't think they have to be nice in the electronic world. I was raised to say "please" and "thank you" and that has translated over to the internet for me. But, other folks think the anonymity of cyberspace is an excuse to be a jerk. Some posters are outright offensive and others will just leave snide responses like, "that wasn't much help". News flash! People on the internet are real and you should be
Hierarchical JSON Viewer / Editor
By Andy Persons & Doug West
One of the standout new features of FileMaker Pro 16 is native support for the JSON data-interchange format. In addition to providing easy integration with a host of online services, it also provides developers with the tools to create robust hierarchical structures for use entirely within FileMaker. This hierarchical JSON viewer / editor file provides some tools for visualizing, manipulating, and leveraging JSON text.
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Part 2: What Should You Consider When Selecting a Development Partner? What Questions Might You Ask a Potential Developer?
Hiring a developer is about creating a working relationship. You want someone who gets your business and gets you. Having a good working relationship often determines the success or failure of a development project. Hire someone you are comfortable with who also has the skills necessary to make your project successful. Beyond the quality of the working relationsh
GoDraw3 is a FileMaker drawing tool for users. For FileMaker developers, however, it is full of customization. A developer can do with it what she wants.
The post GoDraw3: Hack the Heck Out of It appeared first on Geist Interactive.
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Editable FileMaker Pro Virtual Lists
FMP tip developed by David Thorp, Article written by Andy Persons
*Tested in FileMaker Pro 14-16
Virtual Lists
Since FileMaker Pro virtual lists were introduced more than five years go, they have seen wide use due to two primary benefits: flexibility and performance. The whole point of this tip is EDITING values in a virtual list. That's new and fancy and most people believed impossible, until now!
Flexibility
FileMaker Pro Virt
Native JSON functions have made it to the FileMaker platform! We dive into how to use the functions to create, modify, and parse JSON for REST APIs and more. Learn about the 6 new functions available, JSONSetElement, JSONDeleteElement, JSONGetElement, JSONListKeys, JSONListValues, JSONFormatElements. https://dbservices.com/articles/filemaker-json-functions/
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Editable FileMaker Pro Virtual Lists
FMP tip developed by David Thorp, Article written by Andy Persons
*Tested in FileMaker Pro 14-16
Virtual Lists
Since FileMaker Pro virtual lists were introduced more than five years go, they have seen wide use due to two primary benefits: flexibility and performance. The whole point of this tip is EDITING values in a virtual list. That’s new and fancy and most people believed impossible, until now!
Flexibility
FileMaker Pro Virt
In this article, multiple scripts will be created to accomplish the same task. This may seem silly at first but, it's an important exercise to learn the best approach to a problem. If you are new to this concept, you should actually build the different scripts to cement the concept in your mind. I've been using this methodology for a very long time so it just comes naturally. In fact, most of the work occurs in my head. In time, the process will become second nature and you will find yourself bu
In this article, multiple scripts will be created to accomplish the same task. This may seem silly at first but, it's an important exercise to learn the best approach to a problem. If you are new to this concept, you should actually build the different scripts to cement the concept in your mind. I've been using this methodology for a very long time so it just comes naturally. In fact, most of the work occurs in my head. In time, the process will become second nature and you will find yourself bu
One of the most powerful tools in the FileMaker window-management arsenal is the FileMaker Card Window. This technique is primarily used for detailed dialogs or wizards, providing a more flexible option than the traditional FileMaker custom dialog. https://dbservices.com/articles/filemaker-card-windows/
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FileMaker 16 pour les développeurs – un réel besoin de se former 27 juin 2017 – Paris Réserver La sortie de FileMaker 16 en mai est très particulière. Alors que de version en version il suffit en général au développeur de parcourir la liste des nouveautés pour les comprendre, et quelques billets de blog pour […]
Cet article Événement FileMaker 16 : formation pour développeurs est apparu en premier sur 1-more-thing.
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This video will teach you all about using the new FileMaker 16 Card Window and show you how to take advantage of the fact that you can have a totally different position for the card window outside of the parent which where it belongs.
With a bit of creative FileMaker scripting you can create some really nice features for your FileMaker database.
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This video will teach you all about using the new FileMaker 16 Card Window and show you how to take advantage of the fact that you can have a totally different position for the card window outside of the parent which where it belongs.
With a bit of creative FileMaker scripting you can create some really nice features for your FileMaker database.
Click the title or link to this article to view the video.
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While it would be wonderful if FileMaker Pro had built-in functionality for all of the features we can possibly think up, it’s not too practical. Besides, what would be left for us to develop?
So, what about saving user state? Do you think you would enjoy leaving your desk for a few moments and coming back to a completely rearranged environment? I doubt it, and that’s almost exactly what FileMaker does when working within a hosted file.
The most common approach to solving this problem is to si
While it would be wonderful if FileMaker Pro had built-in functionality for all of the features we can possibly think up, it’s not too practical. Besides, what would be left for us to develop?
So, what about saving user state? Do you think you would enjoy leaving your desk for a few moments and coming back to a completely rearranged environment? I doubt it, and that’s almost exactly what FileMaker does when working within a hosted file.
The most common approach to solving this problem is to si
FileMaker's REST API allows for integrating web solutions with FileMaker in new and exciting ways. Learn how to authenticate with a FileMaker file, and create, update, read, and delete records. https://dbservices.com/articles/filemaker-data-api/
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Pour chaque sortie majeure de FileMaker, il y a les fonctionnalités phare, mises en avant par l’éditeur, compréhensibles avec un simple screenshot… Et il y a les fonctionnalités moins en vue, qui sont souvent tout aussi importantes. FileMaker 16 ne déroge pas à la règle. Avec ce changement apparemment mineur que sont les sources de données externes […]
Cet article FileMaker 16 – Sources de données dynamiques est apparu en premier sur 1-more-thing.
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The release of FileMaker 16 introduces an arsenal of new user interface (UI) updates that professional developers, citizen developers, and interested script kiddies will come to love. These UI updates include animations and transitions, signature capture enhancements, single document interface, and the removal of the bottom bar. https://dbservices.com/articles/user-interface-enhancements-in-filemaker-16/
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FileMaker Master-Detail in a Web Viewer
By: RJ Carroll
* This has been tested on FileMaker Pro 14-16
FileMaker Master-Detail views are a great way to minimize the number of separate layouts and also provide users with the best of both worlds when it comes to viewing their data as a hybrid of FileMaker Pro’s native “List” and “Form” views. A Master-Detail interface is also naturally intuitive to users familiar with side navigation panels that are
FileMaker 16 has introduced new location monitoring features that truly give FileMaker Go the edge by enhancing your app’s ability to take on any location-specific needs. Whether you’re indoors, outdoors, coming, or going, FileMaker can monitor it all. https://dbservices.com/articles/location-monitoring-in-filemaker-go/
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I was asked to write an article about my experiences, troubles, pitfalls and recommendations to those starting out with FileMaker. I find many times, and this applies to any industry, when experts help beginners, the experts forget what it was like to be a beginner. While the expert is generous with his or her advice, although perfectly accurate, it sails over the beginners head. The beginner just doesn’t have the experience and tools to digest and disseminate the advice offered. On many of the
I was asked to write an article about my experiences, troubles, pitfalls and recommendations to those starting out with FileMaker. I find many times, and this applies to any industry, when experts help beginners, the experts forget what it was like to be a beginner. While the expert is generous with his or her advice, although perfectly accurate, it sails over the beginners head. The beginner just doesn’t have the experience and tools to digest and disseminate the advice offered. On many of the
Lors de la sortie de FileMaker 14, nous avions déjà publié un article sur ce sujet, car nous avions un début de solution à l’éternel problème des fins de ligne dans les fichiers exportés par FileMaker. Mais FileMaker 16 met un terme à cette éternité : le problème est désormais résolu de manière propre. Voici donc […]
Cet article Contrôle des fins de lignes (suite) est apparu en premier sur 1-more-thing.
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FileMaker 16 est une immense étape pour notre plateforme favorite. Au point qu’il nous est difficile de résumer toutes les nouveautés dans une ou deux vidéo de présentation —même en nous cantonnant aux évolutions majeures. Aussi, nous avons décidé de publier dans les semaines à venir plusieurs vidéo plus spécifiques et approfondissant un sujet en particulier, […]
Cet article FileMaker 16 – les fenêtres carte est apparu en premier sur 1-more-thing.
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There have been a number of reports of developers having difficulty logging into FileMaker® Pro 16 files with OAuth2 based Accounts once they have set up the services on FileMaker® Server 16.
Briefly to review, developers can now specify Amazon, Google, or Azure Active Directory Accounts to validate Identity Assertions and gain admission to the file. However, users must understand that when using these OAuth2 Accounts that they do not enter the credentials in the normal place in the dia
FileMaker Server 16 now has the ability to create PDFs on the server! Gone are the days of creating overly complicated PHP setups and unreliable FileMaker Pro robot machines. Learn a few of the great new features FileMaker Server 16 adds for PDFs. https://dbservices.com/articles/filemaker-pdf-from-server/
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