FileMaker and REST From Mason Stenquist of DB Services, watch this 6:23 minute video on integrating FileMaker and REST. And, better yet, download the free example file and have some fun picking it apart. CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) is the acronym used to describe the four ways to integrate with a datasource using the REST API, […]
FileMaker CopyFitting with JavaScript Aaron Giard shows how to use HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript to make FileMaker Copyfitting – the ability to automatically resize text make it larger or smaller to fit a designated space – a realty: There is a free downloadable file at the link, so pop on over and grab a copy. Source: […]
FileMaker Portal Filtering and Sorting FileMakerHacks recently posted on FileMaker portal filtering and sorting using SQL queries, something a lot FileMaker developer avoid due to the complexity of using SQL queries inside the FileMaker framework: In this article we are going to explain how to implement portal filtering in FileMaker portal using SQL techniques, because it is easy, […]
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Mobile Device Management (MDM) is Apple software that allows a user to manage medium to large numbers of iPhone and iPads. The workgroups range in size from just a handful for a classroom to deploying apps to thousands of users across the world. John Miller and Nick Amundsen of JAMF software […]
FileMaker Pro Developer Interview – Mike Beargie Join Don Clark of FileMakerProGurus.com as he learns more about Mike Beargie, now with Mainspring.com. Mike Beargie Mike is well known in the FileMaker community for his contributions on forums, helping out when people are having problems. Mike also blogs at his FMCommunityLive.org website. Mike also developed and […]
Transform Your Service Business Inefficient processes, information scattered across multiple applications, both in the web and on your systems, and dealing with rigid technologies that cannot adapt to a businesses needs. These three business problems affect almost all businesses, especially small service businesses. Big business can afford to build expensive, custom apps and thereby reap the […]
WebViewer Integrations Library Jeremy Brown, of Soliant Computing, spent the last two or so years exploring ways to integrate WebViewer solutions into FileMaker databases. As you may know, there is a world of great code waiting to be put to use with FileMaker. The problem is putting FileMaker data into that code in a structured […]
There are changes to what is popular – and working – in Form Design And these changes apply to what you need to know about form design in FileMaker. And I think this is a good thing, as form design (and readability) suffered from the Flat Design fiasco that swept the design world a couple […]
FileMaker Licensing Explained. This is the best explanation of the current state of FileMaker Licensing I have read/heard so far. Kudos to Mislav Kov of Soliant Consulting for taking the time to untangle the maze: Over the past few years, FileMaker, Inc. has introduced new products and functionality to expand the FileMaker platform, tweaked its licensing programs, […]
FileMaker Pro Developer – Tim Cimbura Learn how Cimbura.com succeeds in a competitive market from Tim and Brenda Cimbura’s (CEO and COO, respectfully, and Nick Ciske, CTO. From technical products to concise business savvy techniques, the crew from Cimbura will show you how to succeed in a tough market. Be sure to listen to Dr. […]
FileMaker Developer vs Consultant James J. Wesolowski, Managing Principal and Founder of Colibri Solutions LLC, presented on the topic of FileMaker Developer vs Consultant at DevCon 2016. For those wanting to move their career or business forward, take the time to listen to this presentation and study the associated materials. Key points in this video: The difference […]
FileMaker in Complex IT Environments James J. Wesolowski, President of Colibri Solutions LLC, explores a subject that should interest every professional FileMaker Developer: integrating FileMaker in complex IT environments. FileMaker, fairly or not, is seen as a lightweight player in the complex IT environment. In order to successfully evangelize FileMaker, you will need to know […]
You can make software if you choose to Seth Godin with a great post on the virtues of making software: You can make software if you choose to. Not just the expected version of software that runs on a computer, but the metaphorical idea of rules and algorithms designed to solve problems and connect people… Apple […]
Developing a Sales Process If you are FileMaker developer/consultant looking for business, listen to this FileMaker 2016 DevCon presentation by Mark Richman of Skeleton Key: Next, get help Now that you are motivated, find the nearest Action Coach certified business coach and sign up with hem/her. The benefits will enormously outweigh the costs if you do […]