January 27, 2022 Blog FileMaker FileMaker Techniques FilemakerScriptingSingle Pass Loop Single-Pass Loop The single-pass loop technique is inspired by the Try-Catch statement found in many programming languages. In a Try-Catch statement, the developer will put the happy path logic in the Try block Read more By Weihao Ding
October 21, 2021 Blog filemaker jsonJSONJSON script parameter Automatically Parse a JSON Script Parameter Beginning in FileMaker 16, many developers have used JSON functions to pass script parameters and script results, which can be a very convenient way to pass multiple parameters at once. However, it can be tedious to write many Set Variable script steps just to parse out values from the script parameter. Read more By Weihao Ding
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, Claris FileMaker users 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
June 16, 2021 Blog FileMaker Techniques Code readabilityFileMaker naming conventionsnaming code The Impact of Naming Conventions on Code Readability Naming Conventions in FileMaker Implementing reliable naming conventions in FileMaker has the potential to save developers both time and frustration. This is the second installation in our blog series on code readability. Read more By Eleanor Fulton