I came across the nautical flag codes one day and thought it would be fascinating to see my name in flags. Around the same time, FileMaker 12 was released and I was looking for a project that would … Read more about fmNauticalFlags – View Your Name in Flags!
When FileMaker released version 16 earlier this year, one of the most anticipated new features was native functions for building and parsing JSON data. Before that, we could deal with JSON using the … Read more about FileMaker 16’s New {JSON} Functions
FileMaker Server produces several log files (Answer ID 6551), and FileMaker Pro generates at least a couple as well. Below is a partial list, and contains the ones most commonly used: Access.log … Read more about FileMaker Log Viewer – View Log Files with Ease
Scripts make up the key technique for FileMaker automation. Creating scripts can quickly get unmanageable if you do not document them well, have consistency in naming, pass parameters easily, etc. … Read more about FileMaker Script Template for Better Coding
Portals are a critical element for displaying information on all FileMaker layouts. Portals, however, have a limitation in that they have a fixed height. This means they are not great for displaying … Read more about FileMaker Variable Row Height Portal Demo
FileMaker 19 includes the ability to use add-on modules that can quickly add new functions to your solution including: calendars, kanban boards, charting, heat maps, timers, and more. In addition … Read more about Creating a FileMaker Add-on
Registration for Claris Engage on August 4-5, 2020 is open! For the past 25 years, engineers, developers, and users of FileMaker (the #1 workplace innovation platform in the world) have met at a … Read more about Claris Engage Conference August 4-5, 2020 – Everything You Need to Know
When you're looking to increase the effectiveness, productivity, and profitability of your business, investing in the right technology can be one key way to make that happen. A custom application … Read more about How to Hire a Great Database Consultant and Developer
At LuminFire, we’re very excited about enhanced support for cURL added in FileMaker 16. And no, we're not talking about curling the sport, though it is very popular here in Minnesota and we recommend … Read more about cURLing in Claris FileMaker
We’re excited to announce the release of FileMaker 19! It is truly the most important release of FileMaker in years. Already the leader in Workplace Innovation Platforms, FM19 catapults the platform … Read more about Claris FileMaker 19 Arrives! The Most Important Release in Years
FileMaker does not have a native star, rating, or favorites control similar to common apps we see like iTunes for rating favorite songs. It's a simple way to select your favorite and see it displayed … Read more about FileMaker Star Rating and Favorite Control
Computers are amazing technology. Very few people understand how they actually work and even when you do...it's still amazing. Futurist and writer Arthur C Clarke said that "Any sufficiently advanced … Read more about A Custom FileMaker App that Performs Magic Tricks