December 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 […] Read more By Lennie Cottrell
November 24, 2020 Blog debuggingeditingiOSJavaScriptWeb Browser How to Debug JavaScript in FileMaker It’s easy to debug and experiment with JavaScript code in a web browser, yet difficult to debug JavaScript in FileMaker. Here’s a workaround. 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 […] Read more By Lennie Cottrell
October 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 […] Read more By Lennie Cottrell