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FileMaker Scripting Best Practices and Conventions

Learn how to make applications easier on the users and other developers by making code that is robust and readable. A few tips and techniques for scripting that we use in systems are highlighted. Be sure to download our FileMaker Scripting Template database examples.

Emory Brown / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / October 13th, 2014

Creating Readable FileMaker Code Saves Time, Money

Developers spend more time reading and debugging code than they do actually writing code. To limit frustration and wasting valuable time later on, here are some tips on what we do to help create readable code at the beginning of a project.

Emory Brown / Claris FileMaker / September 16th, 2014

How to Create a PDF from FileMaker Server

Learn how to create a PDF from FileMaker Server. Whether you want to create it from a schedule or perform script on server script step, it can easily be done using PHP.

Brendan McBride / Free Downloads, Hosting, Claris FileMaker / August 12th, 2014

FileMaker Encryption With BaseElements

We here at DB Services love the BaseElements plugin. In fact we love it so much we decided to sponsor the development of HTTP POST in the plugin back at the beginning of 2012. So, as history tends to do, we repeated ourselves by sponsoring the development of the plugin again, but this time for encryption functions.

Jeremiah Kincaid / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / July 24th, 2014

Fun with DDRs - Extracting Images in FileMaker Layouts

Become a little more familiar with the XML DDR by learning how to extract an image out of a FileMaker layout.

Jeremiah Kincaid / Claris FileMaker / June 8th, 2014

FileMaker Increasing Renewal Rates

Renew your FileMaker licenses by June 28, 2014 to save money, as FileMaker will be increasing its renewal rates by about 15 percent. This is the first increase in renewal rates in several years.

Kevin Hammond / Licensing, Claris FileMaker / May 5th, 2014

FileMaker Themes Best Practices

We explore using FileMaker 13's new feature allowing you to create custom themes and styles. Custom themes now allow us to create a unified user interface in your application while maintaining an optimized solution.

Michael Westendorf / Claris FileMaker / April 10th, 2014

FileMaker WebDirect

WebDirect enhances the FileMaker platform by allowing you to publish your database to the web like never before. Real-time updates, a defining characteristic of the FileMaker experience, have made their way to the web.

Michael Westendorf / Web, Claris FileMaker / March 11th, 2014

FileMaker Relationship Graph - What They Did Not Tell You

FileMaker 13 introduced a number of very useful enhancements to the relationship graph, none of which are included in the help file or release notes. Use these techniques to increase your productivity.

Emory Brown / Claris FileMaker / February 3rd, 2014

FileMaker Server + Open Directory

FileMaker Server can be set up to authenticate against Active Directory and Open Directory. Learn how to do it in this step-by-step guide!

Jason Scharf / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / January 6th, 2014

FileMaker Field Picker

An exciting new feature in FileMaker 13, the Field Picker, provides convenient and time-saving options when creating or editing layouts.

Mary Pitzen / Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

FileMaker Slide Controls

Details about the new Slide Control feature in FileMaker 13! Find out what a slide control is, a hidden slide control, and how to use slide controls.

Brendan McBride / Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

Rest Easy With Encrypted Databases in FileMaker

Encryption is a great new feature that gives you another level of security beyond a login. The files still appear as .fmp12 files, but require the encryption password to access.

Michael Westendorf / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

FileMaker 13 Whats New

We take a look at the full FileMaker 13 platform (FileMaker Pro 13, FileMaker Go 13, and FileMaker Server 13), highlighting some of the best new features and recapping the differences between this and prior versions of FileMaker Pro.

Kevin Hammond / Hosting, Licensing, Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

FileMaker Popover Buttons

Learn all about popover buttons in FileMaker 13, including how to add them to layouts and configure their individual components. Glean a few tidbits on how they interact with other interface objects.

Jeremiah Kincaid / Claris FileMaker / December 3rd, 2013

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