Demo file: transactional-card-window.zip (requires FM 20 or newer) Resources Card windows — Windowing in FM 16: First Impressions Transactions — A Practical Guide to Transactions in FileMaker (ClickWorks) Introduction Recently a colleague and I were discussing ways one might go about having a card window be both modal and transactional. By default card windows are… Continue reading Modal Transactional Card WindowView the full article

I arrived in Austin excited to see some familiar faces and show off all the cool stuff we’ve been working on at Proof+Geist. I left Claris Engage feeling grateful for the people, the conversations, and the chance to be part of something that keeps evolving. Winning as a team Claris recognized Proof+Geist with an Excellence […]
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One of the greatest joys of working in technology is that you never really have to stop learning - although you certainly can. Everything also moves so fast that it often feels like you can’t keep up. The great thing about FileMaker is that you're not stuck in the '80s or '90s when the software first started - you get to explore as widely as you like. FileMaker can literally reach into almost all aspects of technology.
You can learn about relational structure, SQL, REST, web APIs, and whatever the next challenge is to make your data work the way you want to work. In this week's video, I focus on a topic related to solution architecture. It's presented in the form of using a Gateway file. This is a term I use to simply indicate that a FileMaker file acts as a technical arbitrator - helping decide which direction to take and what can be done before entering your “true” solution.
Yes, the Gateway file is part and parcel of your overall solution, but as a component that can be easily separated, it can provide critical functionality that makes development and maintenance a bit easier. If you're currently using a single-file FileMaker solution and have reached a point where your technical debt feels overwhelming, moving to this type of file setup may offer a breath of fresh air - whether you're revamping an older solution or starting something new.
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Even to this day, after providing FileMaker-related technical education for many years, I still see solutions with less-than-optimal structure and storage. When it comes to graphics, “all things add up.” The cumulative cost of data or technical debt often comes back to bite you when you’re trying to refactor an old solution to meet modern standards.
This video showcases what I know about storing and using graphics within your FileMaker layouts. If you’re unaware of how large images impact performance, you might end up needing to update them in a million different places - unless you know the trick for better storage. For example, not realizing that you’ve added a 4MB image instead of an optimized version that can be transferred as part of CSS through WebDirect can make a huge difference in performance. These are the kinds of small but crucial details that can significantly improve your solution overall.
That’s what videos like this are all about - understanding how things really work. How is the data stored? Are things being duplicated unnecessarily? If the thought of updating hundreds of graphics is something you’d rather avoid, then it’s time to take full advantage of the tools available to us. Let’s optimize our graphics knowledge.
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Expedite your FileMaker finds with saved searches. This article showcases a dynamic search builder that allows a user to construct Find Mode queries and save them for later use. Follow along with the free demo file and video. Dynamic Saved Searching in Claris FileMaker >>
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