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FileMaker Button Bar

The FileMaker Button Bar is a new layout object available as of FileMaker 14. It provides you a centralized place to configure a collection of buttons (including popover buttons). See two common uses for FileMaker Button Bars for navigation bar and for a function bar.

Weihao Ding  /  Claris FileMaker  /  May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Navigation Parts

Learn about two new FileMaker 14 layout parts: Top Navigation and Bottom Navigation, static parts that allow for solution-wide navigation. The addition of these new navigation parts is exciting news for both FileMaker developers and users, as it means easier to design and easier to use solutions.

Nate Williams  /  Claris FileMaker  /  May 12th, 2015

FileMaker 14 Security

The new version of FileMaker 14 has overhauled the security settings to enhance your user experience. Learn about new security features in FileMaker Server and FileMaker Pro.

Michael Westendorf  /  Hosting,  Claris FileMaker  /  May 12th, 2015

FileMaker 14 Starter Solutions

If you are looking to build a new application but don’t want to start from square one, there is a Starter Solution for you! We review all 16 Starter Solutions in FileMaker 14.

David Happersberger  /  Claris FileMaker  /  May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Script Acronym Completion

With the release of FileMaker Script Workspace comes the ability to use type ahead acronym completion for script steps. Auto completion offers developers the ability to create and edit scripts much faster. By allowing them to type just a few quick letters rather than having to type out the script step or manually scan a list and double click, these seconds can add up to minutes and even hours for those who script frequently.

Ian Haas  /  Claris FileMaker  /  May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Avalara Sales Tax Integration

Sales tax rates can be difficult to keep track of for your business if you have customers all over the country or even world. Learn how to integrate FileMaker with a web service to automate sales tax rate lookup to make life a little easier.

Brendan McBride  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  April 2nd, 2015

Interactive PDFs in FileMaker Go

By combining web viewers and file URLs you can show the contents of a PDF in FileMaker Go that works in a similar way as interactive containers in FileMaker Pro. Includes a sample file download.

Weihao Ding  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  March 3rd, 2015

FileMaker Community - The New Technet

FileMaker launched the FileMaker Community. A free resource site which used to be known as TechNet is now called FileMaker Community. See whats new and the benefits of joining.

David Happersberger  /  Support,  Claris FileMaker,  Training  /  January 27th, 2015

Reading FileMaker Crash Reports

Learn how to read crash reports to better understand what is causing your FileMaker database to crash. Examples included for both Windows and Mac crash reports.

Brendan McBride  /  Claris FileMaker  /  January 19th, 2015

What to know about FileMaker Server Transition Licensing

Did you buy FileMaker Server Advanced in the past? Find out if you need to renew FileMaker Server transition before it is discontinued, or if you should renew your server for less based on your needs.

David Happersberger  /  Licensing,  Claris FileMaker  /  November 18th, 2014

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

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