August 23, 2021 Blog FileMaker FileMaker Techniques large solutionManage accountsmulti-file solutionmultiple files Managing Accounts in a Multi-file Solution We will use one file as the main file to handle all interactions required to gather the data we need. Then, we will call subscripts in each of the solution files to update their account info from the main file. Read more By Weihao Ding
June 28, 2021 Blog FileMaker FileMaker Techniques FileMaker ServerFileMaker Server 19FMS 19 How to download a file from FileMaker Server 19 Since the release of FileMaker Server 19, many users in the FileMaker community have had issues downloading files from the FileMaker Server Admin Console, as the process has changed slightly from past versions. Read more By Eleanor Fulton
May 25, 2021 Blog FileMaker Code readabilityFileMaker code The Importance of Code Readability What is code readability? Readable code is simply code that clearly communicates its intent to the reader. Most likely, the code we write will be read by other developers, who will either want to understand or modify the way our code works. They may need to test the code, fix a problem, or add a […] Read more By Eleanor Fulton
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 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