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Dec 7, 2020 Blog, FileMaker, FileMaker Techniques, User Interface Design Checkboxesemojisradio buttonsWebDirect Better WebDirect Checkboxes Here’s a quick guide to creating visually pleasing FileMaker checkboxes and radio buttons in a format that translates to WebDirect (and even includes emojis)! Accessing FileMaker solutions via WebDirect is convenient, but has unfortunate limitations, especially when it comes to design. A common frustration among developers is that checkbox formatting in FileMaker doesn’t translate to WebDirect. This occurs because checkboxes (and radio buttons) are controlled by the browser, and therefore render as standard HTML elements. Read More By Lennie Cottrell
Nov 24, 2020 Blog debuggingeditingiOSJavaScriptWeb Browser Debugging JavaScript in FileMaker It’s easy to debug and experiment with JavaScript code in a web browser, yet difficult in FileMaker. Here’s a workaround for FileMaker development. Utilizing JavaScript in your FileMaker solution can open up an array of new possibilities for design and functionality. With a little bit (or a lot!) of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you can access design frameworks like Bootstrap, or integrate different charting features using one of the many JavaScript-based chart libraries available. Read More By Lennie Cottrell
Nov 16, 2020 Blog cloud hostingFileMaker ServerHostinglatencyServer 19.1.2Server Speed How fast is FileMaker Server 19.1.2? Find operations on FileMaker Server 19.1.2 are up to 10x faster than before Claris released a new version of FileMaker Server with features that improve the performance and stability of your hosted FileMaker apps. My favorite addition is “parallel indexed finds,” which means that FileMaker Server can now run multiple find operations on a field simultaneously, unlike previous versions. Read More By Karl Jreijiri
Nov 3, 2020 Blog, FileMaker conflict resolutiondata integrityRecord locking You cannot use this record until (FileMaker User) is finished What is record locking? Why did my dashboard break? While working, have you ever been thwarted by a FileMaker dialog that reads: “David Weiner (David Weiner)” is modifying this record. You cannot use this record until “David Weiner (David Weiner)” is finished. Why can’t I use this record until someone is finished? Read More By David Weiner
Oct 5, 2020 Blog, FileMaker, FileMaker Techniques FileMaker shortcutskeyboard shortcutsMac shortcutsquick keysWindows shortcuts Top-Notch FileMaker Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts (also called quick keys) are a developer’s golden ticket to a faster and more efficient workflow. Even a handful of keyboard shortcuts can cut down on work time and provide a more fluid user experience. Many tasks can be accomplished with keyboard shortcuts alone, and FileMaker Pro gives users the ability to create custom shortcuts. Read More By Lennie Cottrell