Articles
FileMaker UI Design for Beginners
Jeff Tzucker – October 30, 2009
For the beginning designer, knowing where to start when designing a FileMaker user interface (UI) can be daunting. To help give a framework for how to think about UI design, it helps to break UI design into two broad, but distinct and equal chunks.Upgrading FileMaker Pro, Part 2 - File Consolidation
Kevin Hammond – September 2, 2009
This is part two of a two-part article tackling the challenge of converting and consolidating FileMaker Pro .fp3 and.fp5 file types to .fp7 and above. In part one, we covered the FileMaker Conversion process. In part two, we'll cover the process of Consolidating FileMaker Files.
Upgrading FileMaker Pro, Part 1 - FileMaker Conversion
Kevin Hammond – September 2, 2009
This is a two-part article tackling the challenge of converting and consolidating FileMaker Pro .fp3 and .fp5 file types to .fp7 and above. In part one, we cover the FileMaker conversion process.
Saving and Restoring Filemaker Found Sets
Jeremiah Hammond – September 2, 2009
A common user interface problem encountered during development of a FileMaker database solution is maintaining the user's current found set when performing scripted finds on the TO of the found set. Imagine a scenario in which...
Using FileMaker Table, Layout IDs in Scripts and Calculations
Jeremiah Hammond – September 2, 2009
We've all been there: You're going through an existing FileMaker solution, updating data infrastructure to align with the current project's goals and you realize you can't change the '˜Service' table occurrence name to '˜Order' because you've statically referenced the '˜Service' table occurrence name in various scripts and calculations using the built-in FileMaker function Get(LayoutTableName). "Oh well," you say...
FileMaker Naming Conventions and Standards
Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009. Updated on August 31, 2009.
Having FileMaker Naming Conventions and Standards is especially important when working in a team environment. You will find applications easier to maintain and developer friendly. The solution will be self documented by the meta data of your development standard.
Networking FileMaker Pro Databases
Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009. Updated on August 31, 2009.
Networking a FileMaker database is very easy to do, but if done improperly can lead to a damaged file, data loss, or even losing the entire application. I will go over the different options you can use as well as how to set up a remote connection using DynDNS.
Resell Your FileMaker Pro Application
Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009. Updated on August 31, 2009.
Do you have a FileMaker application you built from the ground-up? Are you considering selling your FileMaker application in the marketplace, but don;t know where to start? With our experience managing multiple applications in different industries, we can help you prepare you for what to expect to maximize your success.
FileMaker Icons, Buttons, Interface Design Tips
Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009
Like any well-designed graphical user interface, making a great interface in FileMaker means using buttons and icons. Icons help your audience visually organize the interface by giving them a visual cue for the action they are taking. This makes for a better user experience, both in practicality and sheer aesthetic.
FileMaker Server Plug-Ins and Schedules
Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009
If you're using a FileMaker robot, get ready to say good-bye to it: FileMaker Server now has the ability for server-side plugins to be installed and scheduled to run FileMaker scripts or System Level operating system scripts based on your schedule setup.
FileMaker Remote Connections with DynDNS
Kevin Hammond – August 11, 2009
A simple and free way to allow remote connections to your FileMaker database is setting up an account with DynDNS. This will allow you to have a dynamic IP and have a domain name that stays the same to your FileMaker Server.
