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Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit about the MBS FileMaker Plugin. Watch it on YouTube. We check out the new functions here. 12.4 MBS FileMaker Plug-in Update with Christian Schmitz SQL connectivity with the FileMaker MBS Plugin Easy SQL with the MBS FileMaker Plugin FileMaker MonkeyBread Plugin & MongoDB What's new for the FileMaker MBS Plugin 12.3 Customizing your FileMaker Solution using the MonkeyBread Plug-in Using Monke…

In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 12.4. MongoDB In the last release we already introduced our new component MongoDB which allows you to read and write data in MongoDB using FileMaker. Please have a look at the video MongoDB and MBS - A look under the hood which describes the functionality in more detail. In this release we have added a few new functionalities that should make your work with MongoDB even easier. With the functions MongoDB.CloseCollection and MongoDB.CloseDatabase you explicitly close a database or a collection. Normally you don't need to use these functions because when you open a n…

Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit about the MBS FileMaker Plugin. Watch it on YouTube. We check out the SQL functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin to do a SQL connection to a PostgreSQL database. SQL connectivity with the FileMaker MBS Plugin Easy SQL with the MBS FileMaker Plugin FileMaker MonkeyBread Plugin & MongoDB What's new for the FileMaker MBS Plugin 12.3 Customizing your FileMaker Solution using the MonkeyBread Plug-in Using M…

Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit about the MBS FileMaker Plugin. Watch it on YouTube. We check out the FMSQL functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin to quickly use SQL under the hood without doing SQL ourselves. Let the plugin write the SQL statements and just call functions like FM.InsertRecord, FM.UpdateRecord or FM.DeleteRecord. Easy SQL with the MBS FileMaker Plugin FileMaker MonkeyBread Plugin & MongoDB What's new for the FileMaker MBS Plugin 12.3 …

For Day two of our UI/UX for Beginners series, we discuss positioning of objects in space. You will learn the difference between expression and function, as well as how to use colors and visual effects. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this stream series, Nick covers basic design concepts and how UI-UX applies to FileMaker solutions. Day One - we cover the history of GUI, what UI is, what UX is, and why it is called “design”. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

For this stream, Christian Schmitz shows how the Monkeybread function can be used within FileMaker to insert, update and delete records without writing SQL yourself. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

For Day 10 of our series on how to build a bot for FileMaker, Nick breaks down how to go about debugging your bot once it is built. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Nick, joined by Richard Carlton and Jacob Taylor, breaks down the interactions your FileMaker bot will have with the FileMaker Server. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

MongoDB is a source-available cross-platform document-oriented database program. With the power of MBS and FileMaker, you can now connect your FileMaker databases to your Mongo database! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

After continuing the Task queue conversation, Nick sets up a Server Scripts Activity system and demonstrates how to get the status and other information from performed Scripts. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Let Stefanie show you how to install a local copy of MongoDB and use it in Claris FileMaker with the MBS FileMaker Plugin. We have a version in English and a version in German. All movies Watch on YouTube. MongoDBen.m4v In Deutsch

MongoDB is a document-oriented database program. With this presentation from Chris Moyer, you can see the possibilities in making a hybrid application with MongoDB and FileMaker. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

For this FileMaker Server Open Q&A, we field questions about government-issued common access cards integrating with FileMaker, hosting options for your FM Servers, OAuth, and more! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

For Day One of our ‘Build a Bot in FileMaker" series, Nick Hunter explains what a bot is, why and when it’s useful, and demonstrates a fully functioning bot! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Nick breaks down how you can use a "trigger" technique to evaluate auto-entry calculations on demand. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

With the updated release of FileMaker 19.5, the MonkeyBread Plug-in has also been updated! Christian Schmitz comes on to talk about his new functions and features. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

A cool new thing comes with the MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.3 for us: You can connect in FileMaker to a Mongo DB server and create on this server databases, collections and documents with various functions, search in documents and delete them as needed. The special thing about Mongo DB is that it is not a relational database based on tables and relations, but its data has a JSON like structure. This allows you to make queries that were previously not possible due to the restriction of relationships or table boundaries. So find out who is longer in your company: the carpet in the warehouse or your trainee. We add a new example file about Mongo DB to our plugin examples. …

Nick does a short series of streams about building a selectable date record generator for your FileMaker database. He shows the completed version before building it from scratch. He also discusses knowing when to use specific tools to fix your problems in FileMaker. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit about the MBS FileMaker Plugin. Watch it on YouTube. We take about the new MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.3 release. See announcement and documentation. What's new for the FileMaker MBS Plugin 12.3 Customizing your FileMaker Solution using the MonkeyBread Plug-in Using MonkeyBread for FileMaker Webhooks - Day 2 (WebHooks) Using MonkeyBread for FileMaker Webhooks - Day 1 (WebHooks) Windows/Mac Webcapture and Webcam…

For MBS Plugin 12.4 we implemented a long standing wish from various FileMaker developers: Code Folding. As you know our plugin highlights matching script lines for If and Loop blocks. So you see what lines belongs to what other line. Now when we detect such a block, we add a little control on the between the line number and the text. You can click that control to hide some lines and later click it again to show them. When you save the script, FileMaker reloads it or you start dragging a line, all lines show again. Our line hiding is only temporary until something unhides them. Please try and let us know the if you find issues. As usual, this fea…

Handling duplicate records can be a pain. For Day 28, we break down a script we use to remove/merge duplicate records. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

You may want to add an entire module to your database by duplicating another module. We break down how to do this step-by-step, by making a Purchase Order module from Estimates. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Conditional formatting is useful for making important objects or information stand out on your layouts. We break down the basics for Day 26. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined the DIG FM Meeting to talk a bit about the MBS FileMaker Plugin. Watch it on YouTube: We talked about what is new in MBS Plugin 12.3, showed off some evergreens and answered questions. 0:00:15 Plugin Website and Overview 0:01:23 WHAT'S NEW in 12.3 0:01:28 Functions for MongoDB 0:18:00 DynaPDF 0:32:12 "Live Text" 0:36:46 "Cool things with Error Logging" 0:44:22 Audit functions 0:55:50 SQL functions 1:02:57 Serial ports and devices 1:03:37 TOTP, time-based passwords 1:04:25 Variable lookup, Levels of Variables in FileMaker 1:08:15 Script Workspace enhancements 1:15:20 Manage…

FileMaker has 26 unique script triggers that can allow scripts to be performed after a variety of actions. For Part 2, we continue to explore and explain these triggers. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 12.3. MongoDB The coolest feature in new release is the new Mongo DB topic. You can now use FileMaker to access MongoDB databases, read, write and delete data. The special thing about Mongo DB is that it is not a rational database that is limited by relationships and tables, but is based on a JSON-like structure that also allows unusual queries. For example, you can formulate searches to see who has been in your company longer, the carpet in the warehouse or your employee. In rational databases, your carpet wouldn't normally appear in the same table as your employe…

Calendars are not native to the FileMaker platform, and as a general rule they are not provided by Claris. This livestream covers how you can add a calendar to your database. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

As a followup to our discussion on Naming Conventions, Michael and Richard discuss data modeling and what tables you actually need inside of your FileMaker database. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Unique, consistent names for scripts, layouts, relationships, and table occurrences are needed to stop developer confusion. Even though re-sequencing is inevitable, we discuss how you can make this easier on yourself. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Understanding how FileMaker's behavior changes after being hosted on a server is important. For Day 18 we cover record locking, error trapping, and how scripts can interact with multiple users. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Day 17 - we discuss Reporting. Reporting is the last thing that developers typically build in a FileMaker solution, but it should be documented and planned out well before you start to build your app. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Scripts are what control all the processes in your FileMaker database. On Day 11 we talk about the common scripts that most beginner FileMaker developers will want to write. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

How developers organize relationship graphs varies, but Anchor-Buoy is a proven, clean and simple technique. For day 8 of our series, we break down how Anchor-Buoy works and how it makes relationship graphs easier to understand. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Andy LeCates and Connor Brock, from Claris, join our stream to discuss the release of Claris FileMaker 19.5 - full of bug updates and some new features! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Blue Feather is pleased to announce our latest open-source project for FileMaker web apps, Jetstream FileMaker! Jetstream FileMaker builds on Laravel Jetstream and lets you get started building a web app for your FileMaker database with features like user registration, logins, password resets, and 2FA in just a few minutes. It’s very fast to get started, easy to get data from your FileMaker database, and Vue and Tailwind CSS let you build a great front-end user experience. Check out the GitHub for full download instructions and a video demo of the setup process. Contact Blue Feather today if you'd like to talk to the experts about building web apps for your File…

In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 12.2. Error Count for MBS functions For years we already have the isError function in the MBS FileMaker Plugin. We can call this after a MBS function to see if the previous MBS function returned an error. If you use many MBS functions in a script this can get confusing and it might be enough for you, e.g. if you are testing a script, to know if a plugin function in the whole script throws an error at all. For this we have developed two new functions. With the HadErrors function you get back the number that is currently in the error counter. This will be incremented…

At the dotfmp conference we got a nice idea for a feature: MBS FileMaker Plugin already scans script lines to find missing variables and show a little warning for undeclared variables. We added the feature to scan for comments containing URLs. If we find an URL, we add a little button to the end of the line, which currently shows an arrow and a globe: You may click on the line to select it and then click on the control we add. Maybe double click may also work directly. But only if the list of script steps doesn't consume the click, it will come to our control. You can configure this via our preferences dialog or the new SyntaxColoring.CommentLinks.SetEnabled fun…

On Day 6 of our Build a CRM in 30 Days series, we tackle one of FileMaker's most complicated topics: Relationships. Learn how FileMaker uses relationships to make a cohesive, interconnected database. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

On Day 5 of our Build a Custom CRM in 30 Days series, Richard discusses the basics of FileMaker scripting, what the script workspace is, how to disable and enable code, and understanding Context inside of FileMaker. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

On Day 4 of our Build a Custom CRM in 30 Days series, we discuss how to recycle starter solutions, what starter solutions are available, and explain UI/UX and how that effects your solutions. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

On Day 3 of our make a Custom CRM in 30 Days series, we break down a beginner's security concerns and explain FileMaker Server in more detail. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

On Day 2 of our Customize a CRM in 30 Days series, we discuss the four modes in FileMaker and introduce Layouts, Tables, Fields, Records, and Found Sets! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Join us for the beginning of our 30 days of Building your own CRM using the FileMaker Platform! Day 1 covers the basics of What FileMaker is, the capabilities of the platform, and how you can use it for your business. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, Richard recaps the latest Claris announcements, including FileMaker 19.5 and 19.6, and Claris Pro 20 - part of the brand new Claris Studio! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Google is disabling Less Secure App access to email at the end of this month. If clients are using this to send or receive email with FileMaker, they will need to change their integration to use OAuth. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Claris’ Director of Platform Evangelism, Andrew LeCates, joined us for an Open Q&A on all the latest Claris announcements - specifically the Problem Solvers Circle and FileMaker 20. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this session with Claus Lavendt from DataManix, we talk about different tools and ways to optimize your development. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

We have a NEW version of FM Starting Point 2022! In this livestream we introduce and discuss our new UI and simplifications, as well as have open bug-fixing and Q&A. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Open FileMaker Q&A with Nick Hunter In this livestream, Nick answers questions on UI/UX design and some of his advanced relationship and script trigger techniques! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In Day 2 of Nick's advanced discussion on script triggers, he covers excessive use of triggers and how to avoid their misuse. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Sometimes your customers are terrible about communicating their needs. Richard and Kristian explain how you can figure out what your customer really wants when you can't read their minds! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In the final day of Nick's relationship series, he discusses exactly how he uses Tags and Global fields with his relationships to further optimize his databases. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In Nick's final livestream on the ASCII table, he discusses how you can "hijack" the characters to further manipulate FileMaker. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

By default our SQL functions work in auto commit mode. If you like to use transactions, you need to turn off auto commit mode. You may have a script to connect to a database and after the SQL.Connect call is successful, you turn off auto commit: Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS( "SQL.SetAutoCommit"; $Connection; "off" ) ] Now you can for example run INSERT SQL commands for multiple records. If all functions returned success, you may commit on the end: Set Variable [ $result2 ; Value: MBS("SQL.Commit"; $Connection) ] Or in case one of them failed, you can do a rollback: Set Variable [ $result2 ; Value: MBS("SQL.Ro…

Sometimes you don't want your End Users to have access to Find Mode. In this Livestream, Calvin shows how to get around that by scripting search filters! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Container fields can store lots of files within your FileMaker database! As a beginner, understanding their possibilities and functionality can be difficult, so Calvin takes the opportunity to thoroughly explain the basics of Containers. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

If you ever wanted a function to filter text in one click, Nick Hunter has the answer! In this 3 day series, Nick starts by explaining the ASCII table and how he uses it in FileMaker. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Jonathan breaks down his sample file that allows you to build Google Translate into any of your databases - without using an API! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The clock starts ticking… we're closing the registration for #d22 in 12 days. If you ever thought about joining THIS is the time now to decide: https://dotfmp.berlin/registerchoose (We have exciting topics in the making… but, psst…)

Richard explains how he uses the MonkeyBread Plug-in to make automatic thumbnails for videos, reducing a multi-minute process to only a few seconds. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this Supra-Optimization Livestream, Nick focuses on the speed of Auto-Entry vs Calculations, and shows how his techniques shorten imports from hours to minutes. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Day 3 of Nick's series on Relationships in FileMaker. This time, Nick explains how to add multiple values to filter the relationship. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Portals are a layout object that displays data and is often something that trips up beginner developers. Calvin breaks down what they are and how best to utilize them. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Do you need your FileMaker solution to look less like it was made in FileMaker and more like a stand-alone app? With the MonkeyBread Plug-in, you can do just that! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Relationships in FileMaker can be difficult. Nick explains some of his unique techniques by tackling this subject from the ground up. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Day two of using the MonkeyBread Plug-in to add Webhooks to your FileMaker databases. This time, Christian Schmitz covers how Webhooks interact with FileMaker Server and how to build scripts that call those Webhooks. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Christian Schmitz of the MonkeyBread Plug-in returns to discuss MBS functions that allow for the use of webhooks! This time, he shows us buttons that can send HTTP requests whenever you press them. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The last day of HOnza's series on turning your FileMaker databases into apps. This time HOnza covers MDM, Plug-ins, troubleshooting, offline syncing, and more! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit about the MBS FileMaker Plugin. Watch it on YouTube. We show you how to use WebHook functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin to get notified when someone presses a small bluetooth button. We show you how to use WebHook functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin to get notified when someone presses a small bluetooth button. See also older videos: Using MonkeyBread for FileMaker Webhooks - Day 2 (WebHooks) Using MonkeyBread f…

Day 4 of HOnza's livestreams on Xgode and turning your FileMaker databases into apps. HOnza covers App Store builds, metadata, encryption, privacy, submitting for release, resolving rejections and updating your apps! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Day 3 of HOnza's series on turning your FileMaker databases into apps! This time, HOnza covers Ad-Hoc and App Store builds, beta test submissions, app previews, and more. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The April 8th FMDiSC meeting was one of the most extraordinary I have experienced in my 30 some years as part of the FileMaker Developer Community. Both the interview with Molly Connolly and the panel discussion with David Knight, Chris Moyer, Ernest Koe, Mark Richman, and Bob Shockey were highly compelling. I strongly recommend that all take the time to view the video recording of this meeting found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-oevQ6nwOw Steven H. Blackwell Platinum Member Emeritus

Day 2 of HOnza's series on making Apps out of your FileMaker databases. This time we walk through setting up an Apple developer account, as well as HOnza's best practices for testing and making apps. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

HOnza starts a 5-day series on using his fantastic product, Xgode, to help make digital apps using FileMaker! He also begins to discuss the ins and outs of navigating Apple's submission system! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

herrfriedrich.com, a FileMaker Platinum member is pleased to announce the dotfmp.berlin 2022 It will be held from 2 - 4 June 2022 at the Schankhalle in one of the most vibrant areas in Berlin, accompanied by the informal and famous get-together in the oldest Beer garden on the afternoon of 1 June. Registration has opened here: www.dotfmp.berlin and Tickets are limited!

Mastering the "Let" function in FileMaker will propel your development to new heights! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

On every travel you learn something new. At a FileMaker developer meeting in Montreal, we discussed about what people miss in FileMaker and a plugin could add. And the wish several people mentioned is to sort scripts in the Script Workspace. We got several challenges here to solve. First this is not like on the script, where we can just add a custom contextual menu. There is already a FileMaker contextual menu, so we have to intercept the menu and our own entries, which seems to work fine so far. Since the implementation depends on the things we made to show Script IDs, the two features are linked currently. The next one is to actually do the sort operation. There i…

In this livestream, we demonstrate using a WebDirect worker and a FileMaker Server as separate machines. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

FileMaker intuitively knows how to create reports vertically. But sometimes you need horizontal reports, and Nick will show you how to accomplish this. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 12.1. WebHook We already introduced the new WebHook component in the release 11.5. In the new release we provide a few new functions that should make your work with WebHooks easier. With the function WebHook.SetMaximumRequestSize we set the maximum allowed request size. This allows you to disconnect sockets, which send too much data. By default there is no limit, so people can send requests with several gigabytes of payload. Depending on your use can it may be worth to limit request size to a reasonable value. For example if you receive notifications from your pho…

Nick continues to show how you can use Boolean in FileMaker and shares his sample file so you can implement in your own fields and calculations. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Christian Schmitz of the MonkeyBread Plug-in returns to show cool drag and drop tricks you can do with MBS and FileMaker. He also discusses a script trigger that you can use to filter your lists. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Optimizing FileMaker databases can be intensive and challenging. Nick discusses his technique for using Boolean to optimize your FileMaker databases. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

FileMaker files largely manage themselves, but you should script a couple of Command Line maintenance routines that were developed (and recommended) by Claris. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Day 3 of Nick's in-depth breakdown of manipulating data in FileMaker. This time, Nick explains easy ways to juggle vast amounts of data using "Values". Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

After learning what a value is, let's watch Nick explore the "arsenal of possibilities" that values can give you in FileMaker. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Are you interested in being able to use voice commands with your FileMaker database? Calvin will show off an app that allows you to verbally trigger FileMaker scripts. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Slide Panels and Button Bars have a variety of uses, Calvin and Michael explain the most basic uses for beginners. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Jacob discusses FileMaker Server topics that include: Encryption at Rest using Admin tools, IP addresses, and Windows Server vs. Linux Server. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Nick Hunter breaks down what exactly a "value" is in FileMaker and shows unique ways to manipulate your data. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

We all think Value Lists are just a collection of values aggregated into lists that can be displayed as menus or checkboxes. In this Livestream, Nick Hunter shows how Value Lists can be used for much more than that. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Find Mode in FileMaker is surprisingly flexible, especially when you know how to use it. In this stream, we demonstrate the variety of special operators you can use to find exactly what you're looking for! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

RCC Senior engineer Calvin talks in-depth about the differences between dynamic and static value lists, as well as potential customer confusion that can arise for either option. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Your FileMaker solution may have a need to connect to another database. While you can do ESS, we offer an alternative way. You can connect via script to a database, run SQL statements and close the connection. That is a great way to move a few records in one direction or even implement a synchronization routine. Alternatively you can have a script to open the connection when the solution opens. Then just have various calculations and scripts refer to the open connection and run queries as needed. Like have a formula field on a layout to query a number for a value from the foreign table and show it to the user. Like a solution to manage shows and query from the web shop…

Since Big Sur the text alignment for standard dialogs on macOS is centered, but we found a way to adjust that if needed: For FileMaker, you can use the new Dialog.SetTextAlignment function to change alignment. In both cases you can pass left, center and right as desired wish. You can also ask for natural alignment, which may do right or left depending on the locale. Also defined is the justified value, but not sure if the dialog honors it. You can try those in MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.1pr6 of our plugin or newer.

UI improvements can sometimes reduce the performance on your layouts. Nick Hunter is here to show you creative ways of relating data in order to prevent this unique issue! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Ever wanted to have your webcam feed directly into your FileMaker database? With the MonkeyBread Plug-In, you can! This livestream explains how you use MBS to integrate your webcams and digital cameras. Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we used the MonkeyBread Plug-in to add images to your FileMaker database from your flatbed scanner! Check out the future live stream schedule at: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Jacob Taylor covers his recommendations for minimizing risk to your FileMaker server. Some suggestions include limiting direct server access and IPs, and creating beefy passwords and immutable backups. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com