The transactional method of working with records has one goal: to ensure all changes to records (additions, changes, or deletions) are done at once or not at all. We’ve talked about this before. The transactional method prevents some records in a discrete set (such as invoices and invoice line items) from being changed while others […]
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I am continuing my study of the new FileMaker 18 functions. We see this new release as a continuation of the dramatic change in FileMaker as a platform. Todd calls this new release the “End of the Beginning”. Therefore, it’s important to take a look at what’s new and see how game-changing each feature is. […]
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In this post Jeremy explores the new FileMaker write data to file set of script steps. He recorded himself exploring the workflow for the first time. It's a fun, weird video in which he learns a lot.
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FileMaker DevCon 2019 is fast approaching. There’s less than three months left, and we at Geist Interactive are busy, getting ready for the conference. Todd Geist and myself–Jeremy Brown–will attend (this will be our 20th and 8th time respectively) and spread the good word about JavaScript and the Workplace Innovation platform. We will be busy […]
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FileMaker Pro 18 Advanced brings welcome security changes that continue its transition into a first class web platform. Read on to learn about what's new.
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FileMaker 18 is here. It's the "End of the Beginning" for the leading Workplace Innovation Platform. Read Todd's thoughts about this newest version.
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It is important to end a FileMaker transaction strongly with the proper tests and possible logging. Read here to learn how.
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It is possible to perform FileMaker transactions without portals. In this post we'll take a look at that very possibility and review how it works.
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The FileMaker transaction process is really fairly simple in execution. We can use a portal to change multiple records. In this post we will take a look at the process and details about each step.
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FMPerception is useful in a FileMaker code review. Participants can review the report and dive deep into the file using this realtime developer intelligence tool. Listen in on a conversation between a mentor and mentee.
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Starting a FileMaker transaction is just as important the transaction itself. Let's take a look at what you can do to get started on the right foot.
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Having confidence in FileMaker data changes is a primary goal of every developer. FileMaker transactions ensures that data is completely changed or not.
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WidgetStudio brings a lot of value add to any FileMaker developer. In many ways working with a web viewer widget will save you time and frustration.
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Todd Geist and Dave Graham led a webinar recently about Otto: DevOps for FileMaker. They walked through a demonstration and review of all of Otto's major features. This time-saving tool is a must for every developer who manages FileMaker server and has to do this pesky migrations once in awhile.
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WidgetStudio solves the problem of deploying FileMaker Web Viewer Widgets by providing three methods that deploy the widget in a matter of seconds. These are far superior to other methods of deployment.
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WidgetStudio contains many widgets out of the box, and more widgets are coming. And best of all, they're independent of the app. Use them anywhere you want! Take a look at the widgets we have available!
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WidgetStudio makes it easy to use, design and share powerful interface widgets, like calendars, gauges, charts, and timers. Pick from the constantly growing set of included widgets or build your own. Freely share them with your customers or friends.
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Join us for a free webinar about Otto, our Automated Deployment and Dev-Ops utility for FileMaker Server. Otto handles the tedious, and error-prone tasks of transferring files to servers and performing data migrations. If you regularly have to perform data imports and data migrations on your FileMaker systems, you will want to attend this webinar. In this webinar, […]
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We are releasing a major upgrade to Otto, our powerful Data Migration and Developer Operations tool. Otto automates the complex and error-prone process of migrating and upgrading FileMaker solutions, making it a key component of your Workplace Innovation Platform.
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The Script Step reference pages in FileMaker's help is a useful source for all developers, new and experienced alike. It's worth our look once in awhile. There's a lot to learn and to be reminded of on each page.
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The FileMaker help functions pages are a worthy set of documents to review many times in a developer's career. There's a lot of information about each function. Here we take a look at the pages and see how their set up.
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Geist Interactive is sponsoring the CIO/CTO Focus event series. The next event will be Feb 19, 2019, and will feature a discussion with leading Chief Information & Chief Technology Officers (CIO & CTOs) from the area. Todd Geist, CEO of Geist Interactive will be moderating the event. Register using the link below.
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The FileMaker help guide is a useful set of documents, and we can use the context-sensitive help feature to get to the relevant help pages quickly. It is worth our time to review what is written.
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We at Geist Interactive, Barbara, Dave, Lance, Jeremy and Todd (and the ghosts) wish everyone a happy holiday. No matter your celebration plans this season, we wish it to be full of warmth and love and joy. Thank you for coming along with us as we continue to push what is possible in FileMaker and […]
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In years past many of you FileMaker people have supported our non-profit learning center, One Spark Academy, with an end of the year tax-deductible donation. We are very grateful. This year, due to some terrible tragedies, we need your help more than ever.
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