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FileMaker 11 Whats New

Kevin Hammond – March 12, 2010

New in FileMaker 11, QuickFind (Google like Searching), Charting (bars, lines, area, pie), Layout Management, Inspector Palette, Custom Function Importing, Windows 7 compatibility, 64-bit Server compatibility. Read more »

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. Read more »

FileMaker Icons, Buttons, Interface Design Tips

Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009. Updated on October 18, 2009.

Making a great interface in FileMaker means using buttons and icons. Icons help you visually communicate a better user experience. Download the FamFamFam library of transparent PNGs. Read more »

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. In part 2, we cover the process of Consolidating FileMaker Files. Read more »

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. Read more »

Saving and Restoring Filemaker Found Sets

Jeremiah Hammond – September 2, 2009

Maintain the user's current found set when performing scripted finds. If no records are found, naturally return to the found set. Read more »

Using FileMaker Table, Layout IDs in Scripts and Calculations

Jeremiah Hammond – September 2, 2009

Build your FileMaker system so it doesn't break when you change names. Utilize internal FileMaker table IDs instead of table occurrence names to build a robust application. Read more »

FileMaker Naming Conventions and Standards

Kevin Hammond – August 18, 2009. Updated on August 31, 2009.

FileMaker Naming Conventions and Standards is especially important when working in a team environment. Learn how to make your applications easier to maintain and developer friendly. The solution will be self documented by the meta data of your development standard. Read more »

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. Read more »

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? Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

10 Fast and Free Windows Security Tips

Kevin Hammond – July 12, 2009

Windows security tips to protect your computer. Protect yourself from the most common threats. Read more »

Windows Computer Performance Tips

Kevin Hammond – June 25, 2009

Windows tips to improve computer performance. Understanding RAM, startup programs, spyware, defragging, registry, and online backups. Read more »

Three Steps to Prevent Spam

Kevin Hammond – June 4, 2009

Tips to fighting spam. Spam protection and prevent your email address from being exposed to spammers. Including how to report spam and when to report spam. Read more »

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