Optimized Container Use

If you don’t pay close attention to the fields you add to your record load in Claris/FileMaker, you might end up facing a transfer penalty, especially when dealing with container data. In many cases, your end users may not require the data from heavy...
Confirmation Prompting

Confirmation Prompting

One of the major challenges that any solution or developer encounters is effectively managing the growth of their solution. As the solution expands, the issue of „dilapidated code“ arises. This refers to code that either gets replaced or continues to be...
Running FileMaker Server in Docker Desktop

Running FileMaker Server in Docker Desktop

Being able to develop and test your solutions within a FileMaker Server environment is the ideal scenario. You can test Perform Script On Server, external binaries, and plug-ins that perform a variety of tasks. Essentially, you can perform all the necessary tasks in a...

Adding Back Buttons

One of the most valuable features you can incorporate into your Claris/FileMaker solution is a back button. This feature is deeply ingrained in every individual who has ever used a web browser. It represents the common scenario where your mind recalls the previous...
Better Script Writing

Better Script Writing

While learning to develop within any environment, it’s common to develop habits which keep you within a consistent framework. However, occasionally looking outside of your current framework and observing how others accomplish similar tasks can be both affirming...

Colorful Syntax Editing

While Claris International has made little to no changes to the FileMaker code editor (also known as the calculation dialog) in over two decades, there is no need for you to remain stuck in the past. Fortunately, for those of us using a Macintosh for solution...