FileMaker releases version 17.0. May 15, 2018 — Today, FileMaker released version 17 of it’s database application development product line. The new version of the desktop application contain the following changes: Merging FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced FileMaker Pro Advanced replaces FileMaker Pro as the only desktop application for developing custom applications. Improvements for Opening & Creating Tables Some redesign of… read more →
FileMaker releases update for FileMaker Pro version 16.0.5. March 6, 2018 — Today, FileMaker pushed out an update to product line, releasing updates for FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced. The new version of the desktop applications contain the following changes (from the release notes): macOS High Sierra 10.13 Addressed an issue where scrolling could cause FileMaker Pro to close unexpectedly. The 16.0.5… read more →
JSONGetElementInArray will search through an array of uniform JSON objects until it finds a matching value in a specified key and then can return another key value or the entire object at the matching index location. JSONGetElementInArray ( array ; searchKey ; searchValue ; resultKey ) Parameters Click on a parameter to view the available options: array The array parameter must… read more →
I hope you had a relaxing holiday and a Happy New Year. If you are ready to learn or improve your knowledge of FileMaker Pro in 2018, please consider purchasing Learn FileMaker Pro 16. Released in September 2017, this 917 page volume contains everything you need to know to get up and running with FileMaker or to expand your knowledge into… read more →
FileMaker releases update for FileMaker Pro version 16.0.4. February 6, 2018 — Today, FileMaker pushed out an update to product line, releasing updates for FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Server. The new version of the desktop applications contain the following changes (from the release notes): Application Checking for updates when plug-ins were installed caused FileMaker Pro to close unexpectedly. Scripts… read more →
FileMaker releases update for FileMaker Pro version 16.0.3. October 10, 2017 — Today, FileMaker pushed out an update to product line, releasing updates for FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Server. The new version of the desktop applications contain the following changes (from the release notes): Application macOS: Switching to a layout that included a chart caused FileMaker Pro to close… read more →
The Comprehensive Guide to Building Custom Databases has something for everyone! September 9, 2017 — Apress released Learn FileMaker Pro 16: The Comprehensive Guide to Building Custom Databases by Mark Conway Munro. Learn FileMaker Pro 16 presents a comprehensive guide to the FileMaker Pro development environment, covering everything from basic database concepts to advanced functions and features. Written by a long-time FileMaker developer, this… read more →
One of the easiest ways to improve your efficiency when working with FileMaker is to use keyboard shortcuts. All computer software, including FileMaker, provides keyboard shortcuts to allow faster access to menu commands. What are Keyboard Shortcuts A keyboard shortcut is a combination of keys that can be typed to invoke a software menu function directly from the keyboard. In… read more →
FileMaker releases update for FileMaker Pro version 16.0.2. July 13, 2017 — Today, FileMaker pushed out an update to product line, releasing updates for FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Server. The new version of the desktop applications contain the following changes (from the release notes): Script steps and functions Addressed the following issues: After the Go to Object script step… read more →
FileMaker offers many different options for licensing their software. These excerpts from Learn FileMaker Pro 16, may help to answer your questions. FileMaker offers three different options for how users connect to a FileMaker Server. These options may seem unnecessarily complex at first, however, they are designed to offer flexibility based on how individual team members access the server and… read more →
