FileMaker Pro is such an easy to use application, that many times a person can develop their own application. But how do you know when it’s time to hire a partner? For simple projects on your own business, DIY-ing FileMaker Pro can be a great solution. Once a project gets more complicated, or if others in […]
Have you been experiencing a few issues with your FileMaker software lately? You’re not alone. We’ve been seeing a lot of clients getting bit by this nasty 32 bit vs. 64 bit bug. What the difference? The number of bit refers to your computer processor. Files are built for processing on a 32 bit system […]
FileMaker has a variety of features to help you automate your business, including the File Options feature. “File Options” can be found in the File menu of File Maker Pro and Advanced. It has several useful tools for you, and also a couple of “gotchas!” if you are not careful. First, it can provide automatic […]
When it comes to presenting data, every business needs an easy way to create graphs and charts. FileMaker has some great tools built in which will allow you to build various visual display charts. FileMaker chart options include pie chart, line graph, bar chart, and various more complex ones like scatter charts. How do you […]
FileMaker has a powerful, but little used, menu item called “Copy All Records”. You can find it in the Edit menu. Select ‘edit’ and you will see the ‘copy’ command. To make this hidden feature appear, hold down the ‘option’ key on Mac (might be ‘alt’ on Windows), and you will see “Copy” change to […]
Have an Excel file which you would love to integrate with FileMaker? It can be done much easier than you might think: just drag the Excel file onto your FileMaker Pro icon. FM will instantly create a new FM database file for you, and use your column headers as the field names! It is so […]
If you are getting a FileMaker application ready for sale, here is a rule of thumb to help you plan. Software developers have noted that if one tracks the number of hours it takes to get your product about 90% ready for sale, you can estimate how long it will take to reach close to […]
There are a couple of ways to integrate calendars with FileMaker. One simple option is to use FM to generate the helper file which will load the event onto the Mac iCal application. Another option for more complicated calendar needs is to use one of the plugins available by third-party vendors. One such option is […]
One of the most powerful commands right out of the box in FileMaker is found in the Records menu. It is the “Replace Field Contents” command. It is kind of a advanced Find-and-Replace on steroids. This command gives you access to the FileMaker calculation engine so that you can do advanced calculations as you update [...]
FileMaker Pro is a very powerful program but you need to know how to take advantage of its many features, like contextual menus. From simple tricks to more complex operations, FM features can help you speed up and automate your business. Try using the right-click from within any field in your FileMaker application, and you [...]
FileMaker Pro Quiz: DIY or Hire a Partner?
FileMaker Pro is such an easy to use application, that many times a person can develop their own application. But how do you know when it’s time to hire a partner? For simple projects on your own business, DIY-ing FileMaker Pro can be a great solution. Once a project gets more complicated, or if others in […]
32 bit vs. 64 bit Windows Woes
Have you been experiencing a few issues with your FileMaker software lately? You’re not alone. We’ve been seeing a lot of clients getting bit by this nasty 32 bit vs. 64 bit bug. What the difference? The number of bit refers to your computer processor. Files are built for processing on a 32 bit system […]
FileMaker and the “File Options” command
FileMaker has a variety of features to help you automate your business, including the File Options feature. “File Options” can be found in the File menu of File Maker Pro and Advanced. It has several useful tools for you, and also a couple of “gotchas!” if you are not careful. First, it can provide automatic […]
FileMaker Charts
When it comes to presenting data, every business needs an easy way to create graphs and charts. FileMaker has some great tools built in which will allow you to build various visual display charts. FileMaker chart options include pie chart, line graph, bar chart, and various more complex ones like scatter charts. How do you […]
FileMaker Copy All Records Function
FileMaker has a powerful, but little used, menu item called “Copy All Records”. You can find it in the Edit menu. Select ‘edit’ and you will see the ‘copy’ command. To make this hidden feature appear, hold down the ‘option’ key on Mac (might be ‘alt’ on Windows), and you will see “Copy” change to […]
FileMaker Excel Integration
Have an Excel file which you would love to integrate with FileMaker? It can be done much easier than you might think: just drag the Excel file onto your FileMaker Pro icon. FM will instantly create a new FM database file for you, and use your column headers as the field names! It is so […]
Selling Your FileMaker App Prep Tips
If you are getting a FileMaker application ready for sale, here is a rule of thumb to help you plan. Software developers have noted that if one tracks the number of hours it takes to get your product about 90% ready for sale, you can estimate how long it will take to reach close to […]
Minneapolis FileMaker Integration with Calendars
There are a couple of ways to integrate calendars with FileMaker. One simple option is to use FM to generate the helper file which will load the event onto the Mac iCal application. Another option for more complicated calendar needs is to use one of the plugins available by third-party vendors. One such option is […]
Minneapolis FileMaker Developer Tips on Replace Field Contents
FileMaker Contextual Menus