Development

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT)

What on earth is the Internet of Things? While it may sound like a colloquial term, it actually refers to physical items that have specific…

FileMaker and Add-Ons

FileMaker and Add-Ons

One of the most revolutionary updates in FileMaker 19 is the ability to install add-ons to your database. These add-ons give FileMaker developers the ability to simply drag and drop new features into their solutions without writing a single line of code. But…

FM19 Exciting Features

FM19 Exciting Features

Claris recently released FileMaker 19, and with a new logo comes an entirely new way to approach FileMaker development. The days of laboring over API integrations and scouring the internet for clever UI tricks may be fading into the past. Now with the advent of add-ons and improved JavaScript (JS) integration, the next feature you add to your FileMaker (FM) solution may just be a few clicks away…

FileMaker Certification Tips

FileMaker Certification Tips

So you want to become a certified FileMaker developer? Doesn’t seem too hard. Just study a little bit and go for it right? Wrong! The FileMaker certification exam has been widely recognized in the community as being notoriously difficult. Many people from…

Where ya headed?

Where ya headed?

In software design, it’s common for users to not notice a well-designed feature while almost always taking note of the less-developed options. There’s a simple reason for this: when software operates the way users anticipate…

Creating a Calendar Tool

Creating a Calendar Tool

Calendars are a key part of any event software. If you use FileMaker to track events, appointments, meetings, etc., there will be time where you or your client will think of how helpful it would be to view your events on a calendar. If you want to make a calendar…