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...
Fastest Related Record Duplications

Fastest Related Record Duplications

While Claris/FileMaker offers a convenient Duplicate Record menu option, of which there’s always a companion script step for most menus, there’s more to the equation than simply duplicating your primary record. In fact, in most situations, it is necessary...
Populating Web Forms

Populating Web Forms

When you’re dealing with any type of web service which doesn’t offer an API for data exchange, you’ll inevitably end up working with a web form for getting data into that service. Data has to get in via some method and the most common is your...
Mastering Field Indexing

Mastering Field Indexing

When starting out with FileMaker, there’s rarely the situation where you receive any „before you get started“ advice. This is because working in FileMaker is like picking up a blank canvas and having someone say „Go for it! Paint...
Claris FileMaker 2023 v20 Release

Claris FileMaker 2023 v20 Release

Claris International, Inc. released Claris FileMaker 2023 (version 20) of the FileMaker platform on Tue. April 25th 2023. This release, like all previous dot releases, saw just a few major features and some new branding via a new icon. In my opinion, there are...