Render [a FileMaker] Found Set as JSON Object
Today we’re going to compare various methods one might consider employing to render an arbitrary found set as a JSON object.
No Way Back – FileMaker WebDirect and the Back Button
An often heard complaint though is that users are disconnected when they click the Back button of their browser. This button is confusing because it’s very similar and at the same top left corner than FileMaker Pro record navigation widget.
Here is our solution, freely downloadable and usable. It’s a single HTML file.
This HTML file disables the back button if a user connects to a custom app using the file URL.
JSON Currency Exchange Rates
Welcome back for another exciting round of JSON exploration. Last time we discussed a JSON-related bug fix in FM 19, as well as a free package tracking service that returns results in JSON format. Today we’re going to look at a free currency exchange rate service.
Apple business you may not know that’s poised to boom from coronavirus crisis
Apple owns enterprise software company Claris and its low-code application development software called FileMaker. It’s not a major Apple subsidiary, and it operates independently, but it has a long history in an area of increased focus from Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Claris CEO Brad Freitag says low-code solutions will be a growing business also, especially as the coronavirus accelerates adoption across the business world.
New FileMaker Add-on Issues
Stephen Dolenski and Steven Blackwell prepared a short article with some cautionary notes related to the new Add-On feature in FileMaker® Pro 19. All developers should review.
FIleMaker 19 and JavaScript BFFs Forever
It just makes sense to use JS in FM. But there were always problems with with the implementation of JavaScript in FileMaker.
Dialing Out from FileMaker
In this time of the Covid epidemic, many people are working from home. FileMaker is often an important part of a workflow, even when homebound. Wouldn’t it be great if you could launch you FaceTime, Skype or Zoom calls right from your database screen?
Hot Dog Not Hot Dog FileMaker CoreML Example
This demo shows you how to use Create ML to train a vision model to determine if a an item in a photo is a Hot Dog or Not Hot Dog. Then the video demonstrates how to load the model into FileMaker Go and test on an iOS device with CoreML support
Rendering WebDirect in an iFrame
This post describes how to embed a FileMaker WebDirect solution within a website using an Iframe element.
How to enable WebKit and JavaScript debugging in FileMaker Web Viewers
FileMaker supports bidirectional communication between a web viewer and data or scripts. So, you may find yourself doing more development using plenty of web code and JavaScript integrations.
Claris FileMaker 19 the First Open Platform Release
Claris FileMaker 19 is the biggest release since FileMaker 7. It has the potential to change how we think about and build FileMaker applications forever.
Claris FileMaker 19 Arrives! The Most Important Release in Years
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 forward with some amazing new features.
Meet Claris Connect
Claris Connect was officially released on March 3, 2020. Claris Connect is a new cloud-based integration platform for automating workflows. Without writing complex code, you can create a flow that […]
Claris Product Roadmap 2020 – FileMaker 19 Preview
Modernizing the FileMaker experience with version 19. Insight into our investments in cloud-first technologies, native web and mobile experiences, API integration, and emerging technologies.
Virtual Portal
And since, as you may recall, the ID field in the virtual list (or in this case, virtual_portal) table is a sequential serial number beginning with 1, we can use the ≥ operator to limit the number of portal rows that will display data.
Virtual List Simplified
Note 1: The example in today’s article/demo is intentionally very basic.
Note 2: The demo is self-populating to keep the data current, so the values you see in the screen shots will not exactly match those you encounter in the demo.
Enterprise FileMaker and fmFlare, BrilliantSync, and BrilliantGateway
The word “enterprise” typically refers to larger and more complex businesses and corporations. Workplace innovation is a key differentiator and productivity booster in businesses of all sizes, from enterprise all the way down to small businesses.
Web Geek Speak Translator
A Content Management System manages the content of your website, usually via your web browser (though there are mobile apps that give limited access).
It provides a way for you to edit, add, and rearrange the content (blog posts, pages, widgets, custom data, etc.) of your website, from anywhere you have an internet connection. Most CMS solutions have WYSIWYG editing (looks and works roughly like Microsoft Word) so you don’t have to know HTML to update your website.
The New FileMaker Cloud Has Arrived!
Claris recently released the new and improved FileMaker Cloud (replacing FileMaker Cloud for AWS). This is a new Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering. Claris has been working on ways to deliver the value of FileMaker that is simpler than past offerings. It can be a good starting point for users new to the FileMaker workplace innovation platform, but it is missing some features that long-time users of FileMaker Server for Windows and macOS rely on.
Claris Connect Beta
Apple-owned Claris has opened beta access to Claris Connect, its new tool for linking third-party apps such as Slack and Mailchimp to automate workflows.