FileMaker Licensing for Teams
FileMaker changes the licensing landscape again by adding FileMaker Licensing for Teams, or FLT for short. FLT brings simplicity to the FileMaker licensing platform by pricing per user instead of the concurrency model which they are phasing out.
FileMaker Barcode Techniques
Barcoding in FileMaker is very easy and there are many options. We look which barcoding options you can use and the various ways to implement barcodes. Whether you are managing inventory, selling tickets, creating name tags, barcodes can easily be used to provide an instant way to locate a record in your\_custom application.
Surveys for Success: Team Rubicon
The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to Team Rubicon for every survey received during Q4 of 2021. Team Rubicon Disaster Response utilizes the skills and experience of military veterans to assist communities in times of crisis and is currently managing the donations for Afghan refugees at military bases across the United States.
User Acceptance Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the final stage of a project’s life cycle prior to go-live. UAT is used to determine whether or not the software or application will be effective in real-world situations. While internal quality assurance (QA) testing is a crucial step in the process, an argument can be made that UAT is even more important to ensure you are receiving the most value possible. In this article, we will discuss the importance of proper user acceptance testing and how to implement efficient UAT for a project. Includes UAT template for download.
FileMaker Remote Connections with DynDNS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FileMaker 12 Starter Solutions
We review the 16 new FileMaker Starter Solutions in FileMaker 12. All FileMaker templates include iOS layouts designed for FileMaker Go on the iPad and iPhone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WordPress Form FileMaker Integration
Double data entry no more! Your contact, quote, online order, whatever your form includes will automatically be dropped into FileMaker. We will show\_you how to integrate a WordPress form, the most popular content management system, to drop data\_directly into FileMaker in real time.
FileMaker Google Calendar Integration
Having your own calendar inside of FileMaker is a great way for you and your coworkers to keep track of upcoming appointments. However, building your own calendar in FileMaker is a very tedious task. Why reinvent the wheel when there are already apps out there that you can integrate with? We demo how you can integrate your FileMaker solution with Google Calendar to take advantage of Google's powerful features.
FileMaker Google Route Optimization
We go over how to use the Google Maps Directions API to arrange multiple locations to give you the best route possible. Save time and money by finding the most optimal route to your appointments. Let a third party such as Google help you with the Traveling Salesman Problem.
FileMaker In-Product Updates
FileMaker 15 introduced a much welcomed improvement to the updating process: you can now upgrade your FileMaker Pro directly in Pro itself. Not only does this new feature align with FileMaker Inc's continued focus on security, by making it easier for users to get on the latest version, but it also lays the foundation for FMI to release minor updates more frequently. A win-win for everyone.
FileMaker 15 User Interface
The FileMaker platform is a constantly evolving and improving ecosystem. The latest version of FileMaker has overhauled the user interface in a number of ways. The FileMaker application UI is extremely important because it is the backdrop of every FileMaker app. This round of updates increases the user experience with visual clarity, less text and visual noise on screen, more intuitive icons, and greater consistency of color.
FileMaker App Extensions
FileMaker has made it easier than ever to share data with other apps. With the introduction of app extensions for FileMaker Go we now have the ability to download images, word documents, spreadsheets and even a FileMaker database itself. App Extensions are a way to extend your app, providing users an easy way to exchange files with other iOS apps.