Ultimate FileMaker Course – 09 – Window Management

Ultimate FileMaker Course – 09 – Window Management

Maintaining a comprehensive set of custom functions for managing windows in FileMaker can be extremely valuable. Once you’ve established a consistent set of standards, window behavior becomes predictable, and you no longer need to worry about repeatedly solving the...

Integrating AWS DynamoDB

For many businesses, FileMaker has long served as the primary hub for data. However, there are plenty of situations where FileMaker either can’t perform a specific task or simply isn’t fast enough for the workload. This is where external technologies shine. Python...
Ultimate FileMaker Course – 08 – Date/Time/Timestamps

Ultimate FileMaker Course – 08 – Date/Time/Timestamps

Whether you’re new to developing in FileMaker or have been using it for a while, unless you’re already familiar with standard timestamp formats and have experience working with external systems, there are several important things to understand about using dates,...

Ultimate FileMaker Course – 07 – External Data Sources

In my opinion, before creating your first complex solution in FileMaker, it’s best to become familiar with the core features the environment provides. When considering how to structure your solutions — whether using a data separation model or a single file — it helps...
Ultimate FileMaker Course – 06 – Permissions First

Ultimate FileMaker Course – 06 – Permissions First

As with all increasingly complex human creations, especially those that go beyond the simple steps of “1, 2, 3, and done”, it’s important to plan for a solid foundation. A well-thought-out foundation guides a project toward long-term success and easier maintenance...