Author name: Direct Impact Solutions

Claris Engage Beyond Advisory Committee

Direct Impact Solutions would like to congratulate Kimberly Carlson, the Regional General Manager of our U.S. Subsidiary, for her nomination to serve as the Claris Engage Beyond Advisory Committee Co-chair. Kimberly joins Claris VP of Marketing, Britta Meyer Rock, as the other co-chair of the Claris Engage Beyond Advisory Committee. This committee was created to …

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KiSoft Consulting Joins Direct Impact Solutions

We are pleased to announce that KiSoft Consulting, based in Toulouse, joins the Direct Impact Solutions team. Under this new partnership, effective as of Thursday, December 17, 2020, the Direct Impact Solutions team will manage all custom FileMaker application development projects for KiSoft Consulting customers. Following this transaction, Cyril Jouannault of KiSoft joins our Toulouse …

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better webdirect checkboxes

Better WebDirect Checkboxes

FileMaker Checkboxes Here’s a quick guide to creating visually pleasing FileMaker checkboxes and radio buttons in a format that translates to WebDirect (and even includes emojis)! Accessing FileMaker solutions via WebDirect is convenient, but has unfortunate limitations, especially when it comes to design. A common frustration among developers is that the formatting of checkboxes in …

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How to debug JavaScript in FileMaker

How to Debug JavaScript in FileMaker

It’s easy to debug and experiment with JavaScript code in a web browser, yet difficult to debug JavaScript in FileMaker. Here’s a workaround. JavaScript Utilizing JavaScript in your FileMaker solution can open up an array of new possibilities for design and functionality. With a little bit (or a lot!) of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you …

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top-notch FileMaker shortcuts

Top-Notch FileMaker Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts (also called quick keys) are a developer’s golden ticket to a faster and more efficient workflow. Even a handful of keyboard shortcuts can cut down on work time and provide a more fluid user experience. Many tasks can be accomplished with keyboard shortcuts alone, and FileMaker Pro gives users the ability to create …

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PDF Files in FileMaker

Displaying PDF files in FileMaker

Displaying PDF files in FileMaker web viewers is convenient for users and adds depth and interactivity to a layout. This article includes a simple step-by-step guide for displaying PDFs in FileMaker, as well as a backend look at why this method works. Interactive PDF in a container field To display PDFs: You should now be …

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