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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

Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. And they have a huge library of FileMaker training material to watch and learn all about the Claris FileMaker product family. 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 AVRecorder functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin to get pictures from a webcam. Windows/Mac Webcapture and Webcam with MBS in FileMaker Day 2 (Webcams) Windows Image Import with MBS in FileMaker Day 1 (Flatbed Scanner) Adding…

HOnza returns to discuss performance for FileMaker Server 19.4. With extensive performance testing tools, we discuss HOnza’s discoveries and what the application of those discoveries can do for you and your customers. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

We recently added auto complete for MBS function names for 12.1 pre-release, which is really handy. Just type the component name and once you got the right one, maybe with cursor down key, you can press the dot to complete. Then you continue to type and a new auto complete list shows the function names: Watch video on our blog. Once you got function name and there is not much text following, the MBS FileMaker Plugin will add the parameter names as placeholders. You can directly put in variables with same name or enter some value there. Available or recent FileMaker versions on macOS in MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.1.

In BookIT, being able to quickly find a client and add new reservations for them is effortless. On one screen, you see all the bookings they have made, and are able to add multiple new reservations, all without once asking them to repeat information they've already given you.

A reservation management system created using the NautilusFM framework. This 2.15 video shows how trips are entered and administered, including keeping track of sales, adding itineraries and scheduled dates, all done on one home screen.

Did you know you can search styles list in FileMaker on macOS when MBS FileMaker Plugin is installed? In the layout editor in FileMaker, click on the list of styles to set focus there. Then press command key together with the F key. The search panel shows and you can enter a search term. When you press return, the next item in the list is highlighted. ⌘ F shows find bar. ⌘ G goes to next found text. This is the same search we implemented for other lists like fields, databases, accounts, privileges or layouts. Over 20 lists in the FileMaker user interface can be searched this way. For …

360Works returns to demonstrate how you can send HTML emails from FileMaker using the 360Works Email Plug-in. Joe Martin does a in-depth step-by-step walk through to show you exactly how to install and use this plug-in for your own applications. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Today we like to show you how to manually install the MBS FileMaker Plugin on a FileMaker Server. Let's start with a freshly installed FileMaker Server: Everything is off and we copy the MBS.fmplugin file on macOS to this folder: for Windows you copy MBS.fmx64: for Linux your copy MBS.fmx here: The first folder is for server scripting (scheduled and PSoS), the second folder is for WebDirect and the third one for Data API. Now we can turn on the switches for plugins. But the problem is that FileMaker doesn't notice yet that there is a new plugin. We restart the server. It may be enough to stop it, wait ten seconds till everyth…

Need your new window to pop up at a specific screen location? This livestream discusses new Card positions, how to open a picker Card next to an active field, and the window functions you need to know to accomplish this. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we discussed recent patches and known issues with FileMaker Server. Topics cover included, WebDirect's known bugs, slow files, and container uploads. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The last of the JSON webviewer widget integrations. In this livestream we show off W3 accordions, games like connect 4 and minesweeper, image cropper, canvas drawing apps, and more! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

We have even more JSON widgets to integrate with your FileMaker database. This livestream discusses widgets for date pickers, multi-step sign up forms, responsive dropdown menus, and more! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Several ways to import pictures via MBS FileMaker Plugin: Scanner 📠 🖨 Webcam 📹 💻 Digital Camera 📷 iPhone 📱 🤳 Import images from your flatbed scanner or document feeder. Quite a lot of printers now have built-in scanners to do photo copies. Record video from your webcam in the computer or from external video camera. Show preview and take pictures. Import pictures from your DSLR. Have it take a picture manually or every few sec…

Want to use the MonkeyBread FileMaker Plug-in across multiple computers for your customers? Christian Schmitz walks us through the process to auto-install the plug-in for your solutions on Mac and Windows. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Christian Schmitz shows how you can use his MonkeyBread FileMaker Plug-in to take advantage of the Continuity Camera technology found on Apple devices. This allows your database to utilize your mobile device and take pictures directly into a container field! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

For MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.1, we have new WinPhotoAcquire functions to import images from digital cameras on Windows. You can take your DSLR, take a pictures, connect it to your PC and then directly import images to FileMaker. Our functions use the standard dialogs from Windows to perform the action and give the user the usual Windows workflow. The WinPhotoAcquire.ShowSelectDeviceDialog function can show the dialog to pick the device: Then the WinPhotoAcquire.Acquire function can start the import process. If a device is not selected, it may show the dialog from above. Then it may look for what images are on the camera: Next you see a dialog to …

Some of our viewers took the FileMaker Certification test. We chat with them about how our Certification training course helped them prepare for this developer milestone. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this Open Q&A we discuss the future of marketing for FileMaker across the globe, Siri and AI integrations, and lingering questions regarding the Certification Training. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

We have clients with lots of custom functions in various FileMaker databases. How would you automate this to track custom functions used in various files? For MBS FileMaker Plugin 12.1 we got two new functions for this: FM.CustomFunctionsList and FM.QueryCustomFunctionsList. Those functions do a bit of GUI scripting on macOS to get the list. The user needs of course permissions to open the dialog and the menu entry into the menubar for the plugin to click. The first example script will first trigger the seconds script to run in a second. Make sure the fmplugin extended privilege is checked, so the plugin is allowed to run a script. Once that is set, we run the FM.Qu…

Day 2 of building a recurring invoice system in your FileMaker database. This time we specifically talk about nested calculations, functions, and writing the necessary scripts. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Do you have a subscription-based product? One of our coaches demonstrates how to build a recurring invoice system to help your subscription workflow. Future live streams: 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 12.0. WebHook We have already introduced the WebHook component in the last release. It makes the connection between devices or systems that support the WebHook technology and your FileMaker application possible. In this release we added a few more functions to support you when working with WebHooks. Our WebHook functions got a new timeout property to prevent connections staying open forever without sending a request. You can set the time for the TimeOut yourself. To do this, use the new WebHook.SetTimeOut function. The default value is 5 minutes. The time is spe…

This livestream covers build x4 of the new beta-version of FMSP. Along with covering bug fixes, Nick Hunter covers his advanced custom searches. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Not every customer pays on time. One of our Coaches covers how to create a past-due invoice system in your FileMaker database. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Our MBS Trace function will get an upgrade for the version 12.1 of MBS FileMaker Plugin: Since we now sync parameter names as metadata into our C code, we can show it in the user interface on macOS, currently planned with a tooltip on function names: We add Plugin.GetFunctionParameters function to query it programmatically and we use it to annotate our trace logs: As you see the parameter names are now showing there right in the log. We hope this helps you debug the functions. Available now in 12.1pr1.

This is Day 2 of how to integrate a wide variety of webviewer widgets into your FileMaker file. We cover custom captchas, typing speed tests, price range sliders, and more! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Kyle Williams explains how webviewers can be used to integrate cool JS widgets into your FileMaker solutions. Day 1 covers the first ten widgets as well as several webviewer questions. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

This livestream discusses MBS enhancements to FileMaker Pro on Windows. We specifically discuss new hotkeys to control the script workspace and using a library of snippets to easily add common script steps. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Nick Hunter covers the bug fixes for the new beta release of FMSP 2022. He also continues to discuss the reasons and benefits behind the UI/UX redesign. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Most people know me for FileMaker™, which I've been doing for 34 years, but I've been an adventurer, with an irrepressible sense of humor all of my life. The 90 second video below will tell you more. Part Hogan's Heroes, part Sgt. Bilko, the stories from my 6 years in the Intelligence Corps should give you more than a few laughs. I've taken a break from FileMaker™ to write them; hopefully you'll take a break to read them. https://michaelrocharde.com/army-days/

Flexible audio handling is pretty much nonexistent within FileMaker. In this livestream we show off a javascript workaround so you can still make programmable sounds for your end users. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

RCC server specialist Jacob returns to answer questions about FileMaker Server, FileMaker Cloud, and Security. We also discuss installing plug-ins on your Server and licensing caps. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we discussed the concept of script trigger execution in terms of priorities, in terms of the OS, and how FileMaker will prioritize those in order of execution. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Have a client that hates to use their mouse and loves keyboard shortcuts? In this livestream, Calvin discusses how to relate records in FileMaker using auto-complete. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we released the beta version of the new FMSP for early testing! Nick discusses the new navigation, his neumorphism redesign, and his design choices and tricks. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, Kyle demonstrated how to utilize the MBS plugin with ExecuteSQL to create, delete, and modify Tables, Fields and Records in your FileMaker database. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, Claus Lavendt showed us how to automate a Unbuntu server installation. He covers how his shell script fully automates installing disks for data, container and backup data! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

As you may know we have some tools in the plugin for macOS to make the live easier in FileMaker. For various dialogs to enter calculations we got check syntax and evaluate buttons. That is convenient to make a syntax check or to evaluate the current calculation in the current context to test it without closing the dialog. For MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 12.0 we change the buttons to be a segmented control with four segments to do the syntax check, evaluate and now adding and removing table occurrences: See video in our blog post. As you see we got a button labeled "+ TO" and one named "- TO". The labels may change later in case we localise …

Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. And they have a huge library of FileMaker training material to watch and learn all about the Claris FileMaker product family. 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. This is the second day of our walk through of the goodies in MBS Plugin to enhance FileMaker on macOS. Monkeybread - 12 Functions for FileMaker - Day 2 Monkeybread - 12 Functions for FileMaker - Day 1 Monkeybread Plugin & FileMaker 19.4 - Q&A…

Day 2 of our MBS enhancements to FileMaker pro! This time, Christian discusses how MBS can improve your script workspace, making your coding experience that much easier! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Christian gives us a walkthrough of MBS enhancements for FileMaker Pro. The first 12 functions cover the syntax colorizer and how to use MBS to make writing calculations much easier! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream we discuss modular scripts for searches in FileMaker. We cover one script that works with multiple FMSP modules and a walkthrough of the scripts and calculations in the sample file. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream we discuss modular scripts for searches in FileMaker. We cover one script that works with multiple FMSP modules and a walkthrough of the scripts and calculations in the sample file. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream we discuss modular scripts for searches in FileMaker. We cover one script that works with multiple FMSP modules and a walkthrough of the scripts and calculations in the sample file. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Kyle continues to demonstrate how to leverage this amazing function. With an incredibly detailed sample file, he breaks down how to create JSON directly from any Execute SQL query. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

The new year is starting with a week of FileMaker broadcast sessions and you can watch them live for free or later on Youtube: We start on Monday with showing FileMaker enhancements on macOS. Since we have so many, we split it in two days with introduction on first day and second day for Script Workspace. This way we have more time to explain each feature in detail. Maybe you know a few, but I bet you find a new gem here! For Windows, we could do a session, too. Since we have hotkeys on Windows and can also inspect clipboard with the XML FileMaker stores there, it would be possible to make some nice things for FileMaker on Windows. e.g. press a hotkey, show a di…

In this livestream, we discussed the Log4j Zero Day Vulnerability and how that effects the security of FileMaker. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we discuss Kristian's new development tool: WolfToolbox. We show it it can create/organize syntax menu commands and how it makes working with XML much easier. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we continue our discussion about the new Wolfpack add-ons. We demo the virtual tabs add-on, how to update from it's previous version, and talk about how to make your solutions more dynamic. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

A simple method to overlay a marker over an image. The marker's position can be controlled in pixel increments (approximately). Note: The demo uses the Repeat() custom function: http://www.briandunning.com/cf/942 However, the function is not recursive and can be used as a regular calculation. OverlayMarker.fp7.zip

In this livestream, we discuss our Wolfpack update! New add-ons, which include how to create a virtual list that updates in real time, how to stage data before it's committed to your database, and more. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, Kyle Williams covered how to best create and format your ExecuteSQL queries in a way that they will be easy to understand and work with! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Day 3 of Nick Hunter's guide to solving difficult scenarios in FileMaker with creative problem solving. This livestream, breaks down the finer details of his scheduling solution. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this Livestream, we continue our talk about FileMaker not having a 'function' for every scenario. Nick shows us how to solve these problems, including speeding up solutions, transforming records and more! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

We discuss the Execute DAPI script step in FileMaker. This livestream also showcases a demo file that breaks down the script step by step! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

FileMaker can solve many problems, but sometimes it doesn't have a direct solution! In this livestream, Nick Hunter shows unique ways to get around problems in FileMaker with a scheduling app. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Christian Schmitz returns to discuss Monkeybread and the 19.4 update, as well as showing off an awesome new auto-complete feature for variables in calculations! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Build a Save, Edit, and Cancel records feature the super easy way! In this livestream, one of our senior engineers shows how to implement these features using lean design! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

For a couple of years we do various things in FileMaker Script Workspace like syntax coloring. We got a copy command once we started to read all lines in a script. Later we added checks to find usage of undeclared variables, so you easier spot typos in your variable names. Now we go one step further: We scan for variables and present you a list of names we know. When you have a script open in the Script Workspace and you open a calculation dialog, you can now auto complete. Just go into a calculation dialog for a Set Variable or Set Field or any of the other script steps taking a calculation. Then type something. We have a switch there, so only when you type a $ symbol…

If you like to see the IDs for your value lists and later reference them in your scripts, check out the new option in the upcoming MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 11.6pr2 or newer: If enabled in preferences dialog or via SyntaxColoring.SetShowValueListIDs function, the MBS FileMaker Plugin will query FileMaker's ValueListNames and ValueListIDs functions to assemble the lists and show right in the table the ID. You can use FM.ValueListIDForValueListName and FM.ValueListNameForValueListID later in scripts to pick the name of a value list by ID or otherwise. Or just do the same via custom functions if you prefer that. We'll provide 11.6pr2 next week, so keep checkin…

FileMaker 19.4 has come out and it has WAY more changes than we anticipated. In this livestream, we talk about it! Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

Our last stream on ransomware and how to protect your FileMaker databases. Heidi returns to discuss unique and clever ways you can hide your FileMaker Server from possible attacks. Future live streams: https://fmtraining.tv/#LIVE [email protected] www.fmtraining.tv www.fmstartingpoint.com www.rcconsulting.com

In this livestream, we continue to discuss how to protect yourself from Ransomware. Our presenters show off how ransomware works with a simulation software called Racketeer, and how to use it to improve your own security. 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 11.5. Text Let's start with the two functions that are new in the Text functions. With the function Text.Concat we create a text that writes all texts specified in the parameters one after the other. No space is set between the individual texts. Let's have a look at the sample. We have entered the words banana, orange and pineapple in the parameters of this function. Set Variable [ $Concat ; Value: MBS("Text.Concat"; "Banana"; "Orange"; "Pineapple") ] In the dialog box we see the text we get back. The second new function is Text.List. It too w…