Working on a Live FileMaker System
Avoid the potential problems while working on a live FileMaker system. Understand and prevent table locking, missing table occurrences, and throwing users on default tabs.
BaseElements FileMaker Plugin Sponsorship
If you use plug-ins to extend FileMaker, you have to check out the BaseElements plug-in. The plug-in is free, open source, and is a terrific option when looking to extend FileMaker via a plug-in. This FileMaker plug-in has quickly become the Swiss Army knife of plugins!
FileMaker and Lion Compatibility
FileMaker 11v4 is Mac OS X Lion 10.7 compatible, but are you? See what versions are supported and what you might need to address now that Rosetta support isn't included in the latest Mac OS X release.
New FileMaker TechNet is Now Free
FileMaker TechNet includes a Developer forum, Webinars, Technical Documentation, Developer News, White papers, Sales Tools, and a Technical Resource Library all for free.
FileMaker Annual Volume Licensing (AVLA)
DB Services is a FileMaker Authorized Reseller and provides FileMaker Volume Licensing to clients in North America and abroad.
FileMaker 9 Support to End
Support will end on September 27, 2012 for the FileMaker 9 product family.
FileMaker Go 1.2 Enterprise Ready?
Is FileMaker 1.2 now ready for the Enterprise? We think so. New features include printing to PDF, printing to AirPrint, signature capture, charting, record locking messaging, and opening hidden files via a network path.
FileMaker 11 Whats New
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.
FileMaker UI Design for Beginners
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.
Saving and Restoring FileMaker Found Sets
Maintain the user's current found set when performing scripted finds. If no records are found, naturally return to the found set.
Using FileMaker Table, Layout IDs in Scripts and Calculations
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. Includes sample file.
Networking FileMaker Pro Databases
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.
Resell Your FileMaker Pro Application
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?
FileMaker Server Plug-Ins and Schedules
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 Icons, Buttons, Interface Design Tips
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.