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Why choose between checkboxes or radio buttons when you could have both? Nick Hunter has a neat trick to share on making a new type of "checkbox" in FileMaker. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Connecting FIleMaker to outside services is just a given nowadays, and the process is relatively easy to do. Logan Cornelius, today's guest, and his company picked FileMaker for this very reason. Listen to his journey from a FileMaker newbie to connecting his app to 12 different services. https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0465327

I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9X8beb7lo5D4Yn_dr2A9Q?view_as=subscriber I'll be continuously adding videos to the channel; some with quick FileMaker tips, some with more detailed content about specific functionality as well as odd ones which don't fit neatly in any category. Please join me.

If you're going to a set of related records in order to perform an action on those records, i.e., delete, them, you MUST first trap to see if there are actually related records to go to. If you don't do this, the action that you were going to take will be perfomed on the table and records that the script started from.

Hi all Does anyone tried running any version of filemaker pro 32bit on the new surface pro X with ARM based processor Microsoft sq1?

When you want to display all records from a table in a portal, there are two ways to create the relationship; one of them is absolutely the wrong way to do it.

Windows flash when you are running a script that is constantly opening and closing windows but this simple trick will show you how to eliminate them

Go to related record or GTRR as it is more commonly known is a function that all FileMaker developers use all of the time because it is incredibly fast and efficient but what is FileMaker doing behind the scenes? For more information visit http://nautilusfm.com https://youtu.be/cjE3PKi-r4s

This short video explains the term 'paradigm shift' and then illustrates two ways that NautilusFM shifts the paradigm in developing with FileMaker. Just because it's always been done that way doesn't mean it’s the best or only way to do something! https://youtu.be/UO2MNAd-z_s NautilusFM is a new development framework for FileMaker where everything happens on a single screen. The fundamental principle of it is that "if you never leave home, you can't ever get lost." It has been released under an Open Source license (BSD) to the community and has already been downloaded in 24 countries. For more information visit http://nautilusfm.com

New Years resolutions are easy to make but hard to keep up with. Maybe it’s time to get your FileMaker database/custom app fixed and up-to-date. That’s where our FileMaker coaches come in. They can help you tackle those FileMaker changes you’ve been putting off or dreaming of, and follow through to make this the best year for your business yet. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

You need to develop a solution for your business but you have little or no FileMaker™ expertise. Should you hire an expert or do you want to take the time to learn FileMaker? If the latter, do you have the time to learn it and is it a good use of your time? Many in-house developers drastically underestimate the amount of time it takes to learn FileMaker, let alone actually program a complex FileMaker solution. And don't forget about the time it will take away from running your business to produce the solution. In this Podcast, we'll explore both options and if you choose to do it yourself, discuss some of the available resources that you can use to learn FileMaker. h…

herrfriedrich.com, a FileMaker Platinum member (and now Claris Platinum member) is pleased to announce the dotfmp.berlin 2020 - The next Un-Conference for all types of Developers on higher levels. The 8th edition will feature again some of the most brilliant minds in FileMaker development, not only from all over Europe but also from the rest of the world. Since dotfmp is the only fully English-speaking FileMaker event in Europe, this is the chance to meet and share on a unique and personal level. It will be held from 4 - 6 June 2020 at the Schankhalle Pfefferberg in one of the most vibrant areas in Berlin, accompanied by the informal and famous get-togethe…

“Lean Design” is a tricky concept to understand. Having bad design can cause a lot of mayhem and chaos in your database. This leads to chaos in your business. Richard’s video walks through this conversation and helps you get past any hurdles. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

I found these stats very interesting and it supports my theory that the most amount of interest would come from Intermediate and in-house developers. I didn't expect them, however, to come from so many different countries. A big thanks to all who have responded and especially those who have dived in and are emailing with comments and questions. http://nautilusfm.com

Since releasing NautilusFM to the community, under an Open Source License, download requests have been pouring in from, so far, 22 different countries which just goes to show you how far the FileMaker community has spread and how interested developers, especially in-house ones, are in looking at a new development methodology. All of these requests have been fulfilled however there are a couple where the email address is either out of service or not correct. Since I have no way of reaching out to those people, if you have requested the Example file and have not heard back, please send yourself an email to check if the issue is my end or yours. Either way, reach out to me …

With so many resources floating around, we bring you this list of our top 10 FREE FileMaker resources. Ranging everywhere from an open CRM to complex Server tools, this great list has something for every level of developer! For more helpful tips, check out: FMCoachesCorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

It's January 3 of a brand new year and we are pleased to announce that NautilusFM, the single-screen solution and development framework for FileMaker, is officially available. The ebook is available at no cost on the iTunes store at https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1493012373 To get the Example file (which is being released under an Open Source License, click on the link below, fill out a simple request form and you'll shortly receive the completely unlocked file so that you can see for yourself how NautilusFM works. https://www.nautilusfm.com/example/ The Example file can also be used as a basis for solutions that you will be developing.

Happy New Year to all our listeners What if ...? is, perhaps, the most important question that you will ever ask yourself; it is the starting point for all FileMaker development and is a series of questions; each of which has to be answered before you can move onto the next one and each of which requires the developer to try out and to put into practice. It is a design/development philosophy that also applies to the business of living. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/what-if-1568590116/

Since pre-announcing the release of NautilusFM, on January 3, 2020, requests for the NautilusFM Example file have been flooding in from all over the world (14 countries so far) and we've also been getting quite a number of questions so we've put together a page of FAQs http://www.nautilusfm.com/faqs/

When I'm creating multiple portals of the same relationship, but with more rows than I can display on screen, I break those portal down into separate ones, starting each new portal with the next row #. Even after all these years, I still find myself struggling with which row each column should start with and the more columns you have, the harder it is to get it right. To solve the problem and make life easier for myself I created a simple FileMaker Go file (that is now on my iPhone) which tells me which record # each column should start with. To read the short blog post and download the file or a cheat sheet http://www.nautilusfm.com/2019/12/23/portal-rows/

I recently converted to using Office 2019 as a format for file import - previously I had used LibreOffice either as dif or Excel 95-2004 etc Now, however, when I import a file created in Office 2019 and try to import the records (say, 1000 records) FM thinks it is importing 65k records - I have resort to escaping during the import after a specified number which is hit or miss and then deleting the blank records. What's happened? Why is this an issue ?

We had some technical issues yesterday with the Example File Request Form which has now been resolved so if you signed up for it (and didn't receive a personal acknowledgement), please click on the link below and fill out the form again http://www.nautilusfm.com/example/ We are getting a large number of requests so it may take a little while for you to receive an email back but we will reply to everybody as quickly as we can. Michael Rocharde (303) 856 5778 [email protected]

Today we talk to Jesse Barnum, President of 360Works and one of the best known people in the FileMaker community. We talk mainly about synchronization and their new product, MirrorSync6, but the conversation goes far beyond just that; plugins, FileMaker Cloud, Claris Connect and other subjects. You should find it fascinating listening; we certainly did. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/keeping-it-in-sync/ This is our last episode of 2019. John Mark & I would like to wish all of our listeners and families happy holidays and we'll be back in 2020 with more podcasts.

Over a year ago, I started an ambitious project; to develop a FileMaker solution where everything happens on a single screen. It has been much more work than I had anticipated but 8 projects later, it has been defined and refined to the poiint where it is now bulletproof and will work for any solution for any industry. On January 3, 2020 I will be releasing NautilusFM to the community under an open source (BSD) license so that anybody and everybody can benefit and learn from it. The release includes a comprehensive ebook with step-by-step instructions and an example file to illustrate all of the techniques and methodologies used; that example file could easily be use…

It's more than safe to say that Steven Blackwell knows more about, and has had more influence on, FileMaker security than anybody in the industry. His contributions are legendary and his knowledge is extraordinary. We are honored that Steven accepted our invitation to discuss the subject and we hope you will join us for a fascinating conversation discussing all things security. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/are-you-secure-1575411005/

Kevin Frank of FileMakerHacks joins us to talk hacking FileMaker and learning FileMaker. We talk about how the site got started and what a FileMaker hack is. He gives us a bunch of great tips. It was our honor to talk with Kevin. He's got a lot to say. Cajoling FileMaker with Kevin Frank. Episode 11

When John Mark Osborne & I started our Fireside FileMaker podcast, we had no idea if people would like it or listen to it but we hoped it would find an audience. Today, less than 3 months from the date it was launched, we exceeded 10,000 downloads which is a huge milestone and, quite frankly, one that we never thought we would reach. To all those who've been listening, we'd like to say a huge thank you for taking the time to do so. To all those who've taken extra time to write to us and comment, we are immensely grateful and we love hearing from you. In fact, if you have a topic that you'd like us to cover, please email us at [email protected]. To t…

360Works' latest version of MirrorSync is out now! 360Works' CEO Jesse Barnum talks with Richard about the exciting updates to their product and the future of syncing with FileMaker. For more helpful tips, check out: FMCoachesCorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

View File Addendum oAuth Extensibility Wim Decorte and I are pleased to release an Addendum to our recent White Paper entitled How FileMaker Developers Can Extend Authentication Options With New Additional OAuth2 Identity Providers In The FileMaker Platform. This Addendum has some additional technical details for FileMaker Platform developers and server administrators. It also has two Case Studies about where variations of these techniques are in place. Submitter Steven H. Blackwell Submitted 11/13/2019 …

With the release of Cloud 2.0, hosting a FileMaker solution has become more complex due to a myriad of choices. With our special guest Marc Larochelle, we’ll go through the assortment of hosting options while comparing and contrasting them. By the end of our conversation, you should have a good idea what flavor of FileMaker hosting is best for your business. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/your-host-awaits-you/ Supporting documents you might find useful FM Server versus FM Cloud for AWS: https://www.filemaker.com/products/filemaker-cloud-for-aws/compare.html FM Server versus FM Cloud 2.0: https://www.filemaker.com/products/filemaker-cloud/docs/fms…

What are your top 10 scripts? Definition: The top 10 scripts are the top 10 Scripts showing in the scripts menu. These top 10 scripts should “first do no harm” as they can be accidentally called from keyboard shortcuts. Your top 10 scripts can include scripts that do something useful (and safe), or do nothing, for example: Script #08 with 0 steps. You might add some blank scripts to fill up the top 10 spots. If someone later adds a potentially damaging script, it will likely show up below the top 10, will not have a keyboard shortcut, and will be harder to call accidentally. Better yet, you can make your top 10 scripts useful… Here are some …

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part eight of this course, we jump right back into Perform Script on Server (PSOS) and how it can save time and improve your workflow. To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this week's episode of The Context Podcast, Todd and I talk what I see are the concepts of FileMaker. We discuss ideas such as Transactions, security, inputting data, APIs, and web viewer widgets (of course). It's our belief that one can focus their attention on the concepts of FileMaker and can gain a strong understanding of the platform. Yes, experience matters, but quality time in the concepts give us an overall mental model of what FileMaker can do and how to solve problems in FileMaker. As a former teacher (and as a person who's learning React) , I see the value in getting to the heart of the matter by learning the concepts. Specific techniques and functions …

Using the Data API on FileMaker Cloud requires a token based on your FileMaker ID, here's how to go about that: https://www.soliantconsulting.com/blog/data-api-filemaker-cloud/

In FileMaker, context is everything but what does that mean? How do you know if you are in the correct context and what happens if you're not? (HINT: most programming errors are due to being out of context). In this podcast, we discuss everything related to context, using real world examples, so that developers fully understand this most important concept. We also talk about all of the different places where context is important, starting with the relationship graph and, in the process, discuss relationships, the differences between tables and table occurrences and explain anchor-buoy, perhaps the most commonly used method for managing the relationship graph. https:/…

Dogged by a Slow FileMaker Database? Cache in on this Quick Tip to Improve Layout Load Times & Report Generation By Joe Cellino, FileMaker Developer Have you ever wondered, “What is taking this report so long to generate?” or “Why does this layout take so long to load?” It may be that your FileMaker fields are set up inefficiently. If you have unstored calculation or summary fields on your layout, this will most certainly be the issue. Just as the names indicate, “unstored” calculation fields and “summary” fields don’t store any data. They must calculate the data each time the field is displayed. It may be easier to use unstored calculations in ord…

Marc Larochelle, CEO of Productive Computing, is a FileMaker veteran with almost three decades of experience. In Part 2 of this exclusive interview, we get his expert perspective on subjects like APIs, Cloud 2.0, hosting, AWS, plug-ins, the development process, Claris Connect and much more. Marc’s keen insight into the FileMaker market will help you understand the complexities of this ever changing environment. Please come join us around the campfire and enjoy our conversation with Marc. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/insider-insights-with-marc-larochelle-part-2/ COMING SOON - November 6 How secure are you? with special guest Steven Blackwell …

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part seven of this course, we discover a dark side to Quick Find and begin to dive into Perform Script on Server (PSOS). To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Marc Larochelle, CEO of Productive Computing, is a FileMaker veteran with over two decades of experience. In this exclusive interview, we get his expert perspective on subjects like APIs, Cloud 2.0, hosting, AWS, plug-ins, the development process, Claris Connect and much more. Marc’s keen insight into the FileMaker market will help you understand the complexities of this ever changing environment. With so much to talk about with an industry leader, we’ve broken it up into two parts with Part 2 being released next Wednesday (October 23rd). Please come join us around the campfire and enjoy our conversation with Marc. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/insider-insi…

We just connected Tableau version 2019.3.0 with FileMaker 17 hosted files on a VM. Each time we try to connect to FileMaker files from Tableau using the WDC, we see a message that says 'This version of the Web Data Connector library is deprecated and will fail to work starting in the next release of Tableau. Please upgrade to the latest version or contact the developer of the WDC'. Here is my dumb question. Is the WDC part of Tableau or does one need to get a new WDC from FileMaker? In either case, I'm not sure how to swap a revised WDC for the old one. I suspect some of our problems creating visualization in Tableau of FileMaker data stem from having an older WDC. …

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part six of this course, we begin to explore "Auto-Exit" Calculations. To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Since starting the Fireside FileMaker podcast at the end of July, we've been working at a frenetic pace, planning episodes, recording and then editing them for a weekly release. With 14 episodes released, and over 7000 downloads, we are now going to be releasing new episodes once every two weeks instead of every week. This will give us some breathing room and allow newer listeners to catch up on episodes they've missed. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/ UPCOMING EPISODES (Release Dates subject to change) Oct 16 - Keeping things in Context Oct 30 - What if ...? Nov 13 - Developing In-House Nov 27 - Should you modularize? We've also got …

View File How To Extend oAuth FileMaker® Server 16, introduced in April of 2017, brought with it the capability to use three oAuth2 Identity Providers to authenticate Identity Assertions made in attempts to access hosted FileMaker® Pro files. Google, Amazon, and Microsoft® Azure AD were the three Identity Providers. Since then various members of the developer community have sought ways to expand beyond those three providers to employ other Identity as a Service (IDaaS) options. Wim Decorte and I are pleased to advise that we have succeeded in an effort to expand the available Identity Provider services to additional systems. We have …

The Ubiquitous Calculation Engine The calculation engine is everywhere in the FileMaker interface and for good reason. It adds additional functionality wherever it's employed. It enhances scripting, allows auto-entering related data, provides record level access, hides objects and so much more. To say the calculation engine is invaluable is an understatement. We’ll discuss the ins and outs of the calculation engine in all the different areas where it used so as to provide a big picture view of this crucial feature. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/the-ubiquitous-calculation-engine/

I have a TODO List. Some tasks I want to put off to tomorrow, but have them reappear on my TODO List the following day. I have two tables; TODAY, TOMORROW. I can get the individual records to go to tomorrow ok by just using a button with a script. This operates on one record at a time which is fine. I am having problems getting the records in the TOMORROW table to automatically come back to the TODAY table the next day. I date the records when they are sent to the TOMORROW table, and have tried to use this date as the criteria for them to re-appear in the TODAY table. One problem would seem to be that there are often multiple records to be sent from TOMORROW. …

Nick Hunter's UI design file, "Energy", has been updated for FileMaker 18 and is now FREE!! This overview video covers some of the great features. Download the Energy UI file here: https://www.fmstartingpoint.com/marketplace/store/energy_UI.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The FileMaker certification exam has been around since FileMaker 7 and is defined as a credential that demonstrates to clients, peers and management your FileMaker skill level. To this date, it’s still the only real method for measuring that level. In this Podcast, we discuss the history of certification, what is required to pass it and generally everything you need to know to be successful. We also ponder whether the effort is worth it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of certification? Will certification translate into more business? Can you do just as well without it? https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/certified

Developing the Interface FileMaker solutions can live and die by the interface alone. It’s the first thing a user sees and can sway their opinion in the first few seconds of them seeing it for the first time. It’s so important but many developers don’t give it much thought. How do you develop an interface that clients want to use and which makes it easy for them to do their job? Do you use a standard theme or do you take the time and trouble to develop a custom theme that you can use over and over again? How do you size the screens? How much color should you use? How do you take into account that some of your users may be color blind? These and more points are consid…

Introducing the newest possible addition to your team, the telepathic unicorn! In this Coaches' Corner we discuss the mythical creature that reads customers' minds to ensure they always get the solution they want. If you can't find your own telepathic unicorn, we also go over some ways to get the same results without one! For more helpful tips, checkout: FMCoachesCorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

MonkeyBread Software is a plug-in that has over 5,900 functions for FileMaker. Join us as we talk to Christian about how this versatile plug-in can enhance your solutions and FileMaker experience. For more helpful tips, checkout: FMCoachesCorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

K.I.S.S. KISS stands for Keep it Simple, Stupid. It’s a funny acronym but a very important concept to apply to the FileMaker development process. Too many developers over-engineer FileMaker solutions, charging clients more than is necessary. KISS is about elegance, about making it easier for someone new to take over a project without having to wade through complicated, modularized scripts that are almost impossible to debug. We live and breathe KISS and hope that, after listening to this podcast, you will too. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/kiss-keeping-it-simple-stupid/

Wouldn't having x-ray vision make cleaning up your FileMaker Solutions that much easier? BaseElements may be as close as we get to this and much more. Find out what else BaseElements could do for you as we talk to Nick Orr about the latest release. For more helpful tips, checkout: FMCoachesCorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Hurricanes and fires and thieves, oh my! Make sure you don't lose all your valuable FileMaker data. Time to inspect and verify that offsite backup of your data. For more helpful tips, check out: FMCoachesCorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The Workplace Innovation Platform (WIP) is a newly defined technology category, by G2.com, for which FileMaker is the leader. There are 27 other software applications on the list and FileMaker was voted the best in the category. While the category itself is new, FileMaker has been WIP compliant for more than 30 years making it very hard for all of its competitors to catch up. Come find out what makes FileMaker uniquely qualified as a visual design and full-stack development application, collaborative, secure, integrative and supportive like no other WIP tool on the planet. https://firesidefilemaker.podbean.com/e/wip-your-business-into-shape/

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is essentially an online file storage service. This file storage service offers industry-leading scalability, data availability, security, and performance. This FileMaker Demo App shows you how to upload documents out of a FileMaker container up to S3, and how to generate a public url link to that document. Download the sample file here: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/aws.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part five of this course, we start the conversation about using NOT to reverse a whole calculation and working with LET statements. To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part four of this course, we continue exploring some of Nick's "hidden" techniques to optimize your layouts like Double Clicks and Accordion Tabs. To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part three of this course, we dive deeper into some of Nick's best custom functions and look at some "hidden" techniques. To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Learn to make highly efficient FileMaker custom apps that perform well on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud by utilizing "lean design". In part one of this course, we discuss this definition further and explain how you can use it to improve your databases. To watch the rest of the Lean Design Course and download the free sample files that go with it, visit: https://fmtraining.tv/marketplace/lean-design.html [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

By using a creative custom function, you can select multiple records from a list. One of our coaches shares all of the details: https://youtu.be/l0P8zRL9Ub For more helpful tips, check out: http://fmcoachescorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Dear Partners, Moments ago at our 24th annual DevCon, I announced several significant changes to reenergize our company’s identity, growth, and path forward. First, we have rebranded FileMaker as Claris International Inc. This company name may sound familiar to many of you who have been with us since the early days. It honors our legacy while at the same time reflecting a new direction for growth. FileMaker will live on as a service offering under the Claris banner. Second, I announced the acquisition of Stamplay, a service that helps businesses of all sizes integrate data from third-party cloud services such as Box, Doc…

I have an html document stored on an iOS device in the Filemaker Go documents folder. File name "HomePage.html" I would like to open the document from Filemaker Go using a scripted button either in the browser or Safari. What is the best way to open an html document in Filemaker Go and what is the correct path name of the file when it is stored in the Filemaker Go documents folder?

Amazon Textract is a service that automatically extracts text and data from scanned documents. Amazon Textract can go beyond simple optical character recognition (OCR) to also identify the contents of fields in forms and information stored in tables. Extracting document text and putting it into a FileMaker field, makes the document searchable. Download the sample file here: http://bit.ly/awstofm [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

It was mentioned here FileMaker Weetbicks blog that Dylan wanted the icon spacing NOT to adjust if an icon was hidden - so I figured others might want this same functionality. I do not know the 'trick' which is referenced but there are two ways to do it that I have figured. In the attached example, switch between form and list view (which is what is used to hide a few of the regular icons). If you wish NOT to have the gaps, just move all the invisible icons to the end of the button bar. I was unclear on specifically what Dylan wanted in that regard. The second set uses a single empty icon for each 'real' icon which shows when its assigned icon is hidden, using G…

Ever wondered how you can resell your own Custom App with FileMaker? This livestream recording discusses the best steps to follow to make a vertical market app! For more great live training, visit FMTraining.tv/#LIVE to see our broadcast schedule. [email protected] www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

FM Starting Point 7 has some Quickbooks integration built into it! This full livestream recording explains how Quickbooks has been integrated into our free CRM and how this can benefit you and your business. For more great live training, visit FMTraining.tv/#LIVE to see our broadcast schedule. [email protected] www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

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FM Starting Point 7 is available with an updated interface, updated calendar, and Quickbooks Online integration. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Gents, is it possible to make Filemaker translate the foreign word and copy the translation into the specified field? Thanks!

View File The FileMaker 18 Platform supports Zabbix The FileMaker 18 Platform supports Zabbix, an open-source software monitoring tool to more easily monitor server resources and metrics. To learn more about how to use Zabbix for monitoring FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud for AWS, download the white paper below. It covers installation and setup, configuration, and customization of the tool. Submitter Ocean West Submitted 05/24/2019 Category White Papers …

View File Startup Restoration White Paper Startup restoration is new with FileMaker Server 18. Files are automatically recoverable after a hardware or software crash. The restoration log in FileMaker Server validates database entries when a file is first opened, before client access, and if the file had not been properly closed. To learn more about how to use startup restoration, download the white paper below. It covers how it works, configuration, best practices, and more. Submitter Ocean West Submitted 05/24/2019 …

"Same procedure as every year…" - #FileMaker Icon Replacements - dotfmp.berlin 2019-Edition: https://www.herrfriedrich.com/goodies/

There are 10 things that you need to know about the newly released FileMaker 18 Platform. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

View File FileMaker18 Security Features The just-released new FileMaker® Pro 18 Advanced has two new security features about which developers should be aware. One of these is fairly straight-forward and extends functionality existing in earlier versions. The other is brand-new; it requires a nuanced understanding and careful consideration about its use. It allows management of certain Accounts by users who do not have [Full Access] Privileges, and thus it is a very significant change. Submitter Steven H. Blackwell Submitted 05/22/2019 …

Sometimes installing Plug-ins can leave you running in circles. In this video, one of our senior engineers takes the opportunity to make an easy-to-follow guide on configuring LaTeX. This simple step-by-step instructional video eases the user into downloading, installing and running LaTeX on their own machine. By the end of the video, we hope you'll have it installed as well without breaking a sweat. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

There is an easy custom function you can add to your FileMaker file to highlight search results in a portal. One of our coaches shares all of the details. For more helpful tips, check out: http://fmcoachescorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Uploading multiple images into a FileMaker container field may seem impossible. However, there is a cool way to do it by dragging and dropping a whole folder directory into the field. For more helpful tips, check out: http://fmcoachescorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Hi i have a file with approx 800 records. Each record will contain a field called participants. No two records are the same but can contain the same participants...meaning other fields make them unique of course. There are no duplicate dances. But, record one could contain Ann smith, record two and others could contain various records like below. I am given these records as presented. they do the leg work I import it. I believe i have to convert it to a return separated list and then filter it to get the unique records. Seems east for one field but for the whole group seems tricky. evno participants 1 Lydia Wiggins | Susan Barton 2 Susan Barton…

View File The Everything Reference 3... For FileMaker Developers This edition of this book was published back in 2009, we had First and Second editions in 07 and 08. Even though the contents is somewhat out of date much of it is still valid, to preserve this as a historical document it is here for your enjoyment. Originally we had produced double sided wall posters back in 2006 Submitter Ocean West Submitted 04/21/2019 Category Tutorials FM Ver…

I am doing some work for a local company and we were talking about moving a paper resource to the ipad/iphone/android. All data will be static and for visual purposes only, no access needed to servers. All data is set before hand (schedule of events) and will not change for the most part. They will view/search the data only. Perhaps if there is a change in data then update via csv. I have read lots on that and I am not concerned about that. So my question is, if we produce the static file and send it to the 10-100 people that have fmgo on thier phone, what licencing issues are we facing. If we have to by 100 licences then that is quite costly could potentially send …

Duplicating a module in FileMaker can be daunting. Following a checklist to efficiently move each section makes it much easier! Learn about it in this latest tip video from one of our amazing FileMaker Coaches! View more Coaches Corner tips here: http://fmcoachescorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

View File SECURITY SCHEMA CHANGES IN FILEMAKER® PRO 11 AND FILEMAKER® PRO 11 ADVANCED The newly released versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced, and FileMaker Server Advanced all have significant changes in their security features. The desktop client products have a new File Access Protection feature and new calculation functions related to Extended Privileges and Privilege Set Names. Additionally there is a change in the default Menu Commands option when developers create a new Privilege Set. FileMaker Server Advanced has some new features related to role-based administration of the FileMaker Server Advanced product; that is be…

Did you miss our live FileMaker Cloud performance test? Or maybe you were able to participate and want a quick concise follow up on the outcome? No worries, we have you covered! In this video we take a look at what a couple hundred users connecting at once to a AWS-hosted file did and what these results mean. We also take a look at resources that may help you with the optimization of your own custom app's performance. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

There is a powerful but pretty simple technique to doing a find for a date range of April-June for 2019-2020. Learn about it in this latest tip video from one of our amazing FileMaker Coaches! View more Coaches Corner tips here: http://fmcoachescorner.com [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

If you are considering the FileMaker Platform but aren’t sure where to start, then this is just the video to watch. Not only will you be introduced to a free amazing video series that helps with evaluating the FileMaker Platform, it also has other great resources to get you started. [email protected] www.tryFileMaker.com www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

I thought it might be helpful to offer a series of posts on tools I've found helpful (or, not helpful, in some cases). Some of these will be of use primarily for newer developers, but perhaps others will be of more general interest. This first post will focus on tools for documenting the development process and associated decisions. As I've learned filemaker and developed my solutions, I've found myself looking for a way to record my process - especially regarding the relationship graph. I find the sticky notes woefully inadequate for what I'd like to record: why I created a table occurrence group, what scripts relate to it, what assumptions were involved, etc.…

In this video we start a discussion on what it takes to resell your own FileMaker App through FileMaker's Solution Bundle Agreement (SBA) Program. We lead you through what the SBA Program is and what requirements you need to meet before applying. We hope that by the end of this video you have the right information you need to apply to the SBA Program and get on your way to reselling your own FileMaker App. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

This video provides tips to consider when evaluating the FileMaker Platform. This will help you decide if it is the right application for you and your business. These tips are accompanied with examples that you may apply to your own unique situation. There are also follow up questions that you can answer as you dive further into the Try FileMaker Course. We hope these tips, along with the rest of the video course, help you and your business make the best decisions when considering FileMaker. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Have you ever wondered what a customer may be looking for in a CRM? This video takes a closer look at features that may be accessible to you through the CRM as well as plug-ins that can always be added to enhance the experience for your customers. This list of top ten features will help answer your customer questions or alert them to features they never knew existed. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

This video explores the world of Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRMs) and what they can do for your business. We not only discuss how a CRM helps with managing customer relationships but also how it improves communication and workflow through a business. We do this while also setting a bar for what a user should expect a CRM to do for them. We then take this a step further and pair these helpful tips along with a free, fully unlocked CRM called FM Starting Point - to ensure you get off on the right foot. [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com http://www.rcconsulting.com

I can finally report resolution of a longstanding problem, in hopes that it might be useful to someone else. The short version of my client’s sad saga, is that container documents in secure external storage were damaged by the IT company’s monthly restarts of the FM Server VM for OS patches. Further troubleshooting determined that even restarting the FM Service would completely destroy the container documents. The documents were stored with all FM data on drive E. New test databases on Drive E experienced the same fate, where server or service restarts damaged the container documents. Further testing showed that a fresh copy of the same test database,…

Hello everyone, Does anyone had test my file (Size Calculator) from the market place ? Thanks Tom