Naming Conventions in FileMaker Implementing reliable naming conventions in FileMaker has the potential to save developers both time and frustration. This is the second installation in our blog series on code readability. According to Wikipedia, a naming convention is “a set of coding rules for choosing software identifiers (names of program elements) in source code and …
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What is code readability? Readable code is simply code that clearly communicates its intent to the reader. Most likely, the code we write will be read by other developers, who will either want to understand or modify the way our code works. They may need to test the code, fix a problem, or add a …
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 …
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 …
What is record locking? Why did my dashboard break? While working, have you ever been thwarted by a FileMaker dialog that reads: “David Weiner (David Weiner)” is modifying this record. You cannot use this record until “David Weiner (David Weiner)” is finished. Why can’t I use this record until someone is finished? This is caused …
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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 …
Are you unable to install FileMaker 17, 18 or 19? Perhaps you’re entering your FileMaker License Key information correctly, but still can’t finish the installation. Try uploading the License Certificate. FileMaker License Key Won’t Work? You want to install FileMaker Pro 19, but you’re halted when the program won’t accept the FileMaker License Key information. …
Regular expressions (known as RegEx or RegExp) are patterns used to match character combinations in strings. RegEx can be used in FileMaker for a variety of purposes. RegEx use cases include: “A regular expression is a sequence of characters that define a search pattern. Usually such patterns are used by string-searching algorithms for “find” or …
What are FileMaker Add-ons? The ability to create add-ons is a new feature released in FileMaker 19.0.1. It allows users to quickly and easily add modules to FileMaker solutions. An add-on is a package containing the following: These elements add functionality to a FileMaker solution with just a few clicks. What formerly took multiple copy and paste …
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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 …
