The new Master-Detail portal is a portal, but it is a found set list. There’ve been some questions going around the forums about this new feature. Since it is a new feature, it does require some new thinking. Read on.
Use JavaScript Without Knowing JavaScript
You know me. I enjoy working with JavaScript. I learned it from my context of a FileMaker developer, and I think everyone can and should consider using it in some aspect of their work. We all can adopt a FileMaker integration. This year I'm lucky to teach a training...
Common Questions: FileMaker Default Fields
The new FileMaker default fields feature in the latest release of the platform makes our development that much easier. Let’s consider their effective use.
Don’t Mess with FileMaker DevCon: A First-timer’s Guide
For folks who are experiencing FileMaker DevCon for the first time, we provide a guide to the entire conference so that you know how to take advantage of all that the conference has to offer.
FIleMaker 17: Perform Script by Name
FileMaker 17 introduces a new script step: Perform Script by Name. FileMaker Devs have been asking for this feature for a long time. It sounds like a useful idea, but we should probably try to understand how it works before we just adopt it willy-nilly, for all our script calling needs. Let’s explore this idea together.
San Diego User Group Meeting: The Newest FileMaker Platform Release
The newest release of the FileMaker platform is here, and we’re excited to discuss it’s game-changing features and the continuous improvement of the platform.
Like a Boss: FileMaker Custom Functions
FileMaker custom functions, available to everyone with FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced, gives us more control on customizing our custom apps. Let’s take a look at what custom functions are and how they can be used.
PauseOnError New Orleans 2018: Standing Tall with Others
PauseOnError 2018, led by the Women of FileMaker, was an intimate and inspiring gathering set in a beautiful hotel in a beautiful city. The diversity of topics gave everyone plenty of concepts and techniques and thoughts on which to ponder.
FileMaker 17 Features: When to use all the new shiny things, part 1
Congratulations. You've upgraded to the latest version of the FileMaker platform. That's a good thing. We always recommend folks do that quickly. There's compelling reasons to keep your app fresh. The FileMaker platform, in its current 17 version state, is exciting...
The Tools of FileMaker Pro Advanced
FileMaker Pro Advanced 17 gives everyone the full developer tools in the platform to be efficient in development and analysis. We review all the tools finally available.
FileMaker 17 – Why I Don’t Care About 17, But Love the FileMaker Platform
FileMaker is not a Product it is a Platform. Platforms are different. They don’t really have a product release every 2 to 4 years. They have regular releases of whatever is ready to go. That’s why I don’t care much about the number 17.
Like a Boss: The FileMaker Database Design Report
The FileMaker Database Design Report exposes the DNA of a custom app, showing where a field or calculation is used. The report is invaluable to a developer.