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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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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.
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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.
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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: https://dbservices.com/articles/google-charts-in-filemaker/
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Today I'm happy to announce the release of Elemental for FileMaker. This is a free fully unlocked solution containing some cool user interface and design stuff that I hope you find useful and can incorporate into your own solutions.
You can grab a copy now at https://www.elemental-fm.com
In Elementals first version you'll find the following:
Avatars
Over 20 API integrations with avatar generators. These are uniquely generated based on a name y
Featuring: In this episode of The Context Podcast, Ernest Koe and Todd Geist are joined by Jonathan Marcus from Sureguard and Dominik Keller from Five to discuss the challenges of building user-friendly applications for non-employees. They explore how Five’s low-code approach simplifies development, the integration of AI for creating complex business solutions, and the importance […]
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This is a quick “odds ‘n’ ends” post to share the current iteration of my JSONQuery sandbox file. Some of the examples are new; some are from presentations I gave earlier this year. Most of them illustrate one or more things you can do with this amazing custom function (a few of the examples don’t… Continue reading JSONQuery Odds and EndsView the full article
Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar yesterday! We had a great discussion about integrating web forms with Claris FileMaker. If you weren't able to attend, the session is now available on-demand.
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When incorporating graphic design into your FileMaker solution, you might either be the sole designer or collaborate with someone to enhance the user experience. Regardless of your role, it's always beneficial to understand how to effectively use colors within your solution.
You can, obviously, make straightforward choices, such as simple selections of colors from the built-in color picker. But, there are additional tips and techniques that can significantly enhance your ability to use colors s
It's time to bid farewell to FileMaker 19.6! Support for Claris FileMaker 19.6 will end on December 19, 2024, marking the end of an incredible run for one of our favorite versions of FileMaker, version 19. To avoid security risks, system incompatibilities, and productivity loss, we encourage users to upgrade to the latest version of FileMaker.
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Taking advantage of JavaScript within FileMaker is a crucial skill that can significantly enhance your solutions. Relying solely on native FileMaker capabilities can be limiting, as certain tasks are more effectively handled with JavaScript.
Using a Web Viewer to execute JavaScript comes with nuances. For instance, when a JavaScript process takes longer than a few milliseconds, providing a visually appealing progress indicator can greatly improve the user experience. This is where the concept o
Note 2: This conversation primarily focuses on new features and improvements in JQ v2. For a more general introduction to JSONQuery see the “Resources” section at the beginning of part 1. Continuation of JQ v2 conversation with Steve Senft-Herrera Kevin Frank: There are a couple little improvements in v2 we haven’t mentioned yet. Is this… Continue reading JSONQuery v2 Conversation with Steve Senft-Herrera, part 2View the full article
When you are looking to create a FileMaker dashboard, there are important questions to consider. Our full Productive Computing University course, Claris FileMaker Pro Advanced 2, shows you how to build key components of a dashboard.
Why do you need a dashboard – why is it helpful?
A dashboard in FileMaker brings your most crucial data to the forefront, helping you make informed decisions quickly.
Access all your essential metrics in one place—no more navigating through multiple r
Join us for a webinar where we’ll explore how to integrate powerful web forms with your FileMaker solution. Whether you're a novice or an experienced developer, this session will provide valuable insights to streamline your workflows and improve data collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FileMaker application! Register Here
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Featuring: In this episode, Ryan McCann, CEO at Claris, joins us to discuss his journey stepping into the role, the organizational strategies driving growth, and the importance of customer retention in today’s competitive market. Ryan shares how Claris is navigating the transformation from a risk management mindset to a growth-oriented strategy. He dives into the […]
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A Tale of Two Property Owner Association Websites
See how one landowners association in Colorado turned to eXcelisys for help when its website got hacked and how one Florida association is leaning on eXcelisys to make updates to its website to comply with new state laws.
Tale #1 – Sheep Creek Landowners Association – A Mountain Community in Southern Colorado
In 2014, the Sheep Creek Landowners Association found itself up a sheep creek without a developer to paddle its troubled website to safe
Who doesn't love making their software look great? We all want our solutions to be visually appealing, highly usable, and efficiently streamlined. Along with these desires comes the need to understand the environment so you can easily modify your layout and achieve those objectives.
This video covers working in Layout Mode and taking advantage of various tools and keyboard modifiers, which make it very easy to both create and manipulate your layouts. If you've been looking for ways to make your
After spending two days writing a calculation function, I figured I wasn’t a day short, and that sharing the story behind writing this function could be interesting for other developers—not so much for the function itself, but to capture the mindset and the general ideas that help approach a complex function.
Moreover, since Claris has honored me with a spot at the Engage conference next March in Austin, with a topic as unusual and pretentious as “how I, Fabrice Nordmann, tackle a problem t
FileMaker 21.1 just dropped, bringing with it a range of updates and fixes that improve stability and performance. But what’s changed with transactions, one of the most powerful tools in FileMaker for handling multi-step operations safely? To dig into this question, don’t miss Proof+Geist’s Corn Walker on FMTraining.tv this Friday, November 8th at 1pm PST, […]
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As technology advances and becomes as critical to our digital lives as water is to our physical well-being, we must be keenly aware of whether that "water" is tainted with harmful elements that could harm us.
This sentiment applies not only to your health but also to your technological security concerns. For most technical systems, we may be inclined to assume that "big tech" — meaning the creators of the software or technology — will automatically make things safe for us. However, there may be
Claris has released the first update to FileMaker Server 21! This update brings with it some new, useful features, including quality-of-life updates, additional security options, and more. With this update, system administrators have even more tools in their FileMaker toolbelt.
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Claris FileMaker 21.1 is here! This update includes a slew of new features and quality-of-life updates, increasing the number of tools available to all FileMaker developers.
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Background JSONQuery 2.0 was released last month with a wealth of new features, along with some improvements to existing features as well. Steve and I spoke about it recently, and we’ll get to that in just a moment. But first, for those who may not be familiar with JQ, here’s a bit of background information.… Continue reading JSONQuery v2 Conversation with Steve Senft-Herrera, part 1View the full article
In the world of programming, there are various concepts you need to understand in order to create software which is both functional and resilient. Maintaining that code may be another challenge, but if you don't learn about exception handling and determining if your processes truly succeed or fail based on expectations, you risk inviting more errors and failures than you might anticipate.
In this video, we'll cover several critical aspects of a FileMaker database solution. Yes, FileMaker Pro is
Update Your HOA Website to Comply with Florida’s New HOA Laws
Is your HOA website ready for the new legal requirements? We can help you avoid fines for non-compliance.
Ensure Compliance, Enhance Transparency and Improve Communication
Florida’s new regulations (passed in 2024) mandate that all homeowners’ associations (HOAs) with 100 parcels or more and all condo associations with 25 units or more must maintain a secure and compliant website that provides easy access to essential documents
