With the highly anticipated release of FileMaker 19.5, we at Direct Impact were eager to experience the new features included with this update. In addition to nearly 400 bug fixes throughout the ecosystem, this release brings some exciting new elements and improvements. Whether you are a FileMaker developer or a FileMaker consultant, here are the …
Checkbox sets have been a staple in Claris FileMaker development for decades. They are simple to use, easy to implement, and help ensure data integrity. However, from the standpoint of a user, they can be clunky and prone to incorrect selections, especially in large lists. Checkbox sets have been a key element in the development …
Variable scope is a key concept in Claris FileMaker. This article will explain the differences between the three variable scopes and introduce some common use cases for each. Also, did you know FileMaker secretly introduced a fourth scope type with the introduction of the While () function? Once upon a time, when things were simpler, …
Have you ever wondered which tables in your database are taking up storage space on your server? Perhaps you want to monitor how fast your table size is increasing in order to work out an archiving strategy for controlling storage space consumption. This article will demonstrate a technique that creates a modular, portable script that …
On Wednesday, April 27th, Claris announced a new program available to select customers known as the Claris Problem Solvers Circle. Clients that enroll in the Claris Problem Solvers Circle will receive a discounted two-year site license with access to the full Claris product line, including a preview of the new Claris Studio. This article will …
This article will show examples of good comments vs. bad comments, and how you can improve your code readability by following a few key principles. In our previous blog posts on code readability, we showed how to enhance code readability by using spacing and meaningful naming without adding comments. Some of you might be wondering, what’s wrong with comments? …
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A new Linux vulnerability known as “Dirty Pipe” allows local users to gain root privileges through publicly available exploits. Security researcher Max Kellermann responsibly disclosed the Dirty Pipe vulnerability and stated that it affects Linux Kernel 5.8 and later versions, even on Android devices.
Of all the FileMaker features introduced in the past five years, many feel that being able to specify cURL options for the Insert from URL script step is the most impactful. Why might that be? With this feature, all third-party web services with APIs can be extensions of our FileMaker solutions, which expands what our …
Card windows weren’t supported on WebDirect until FMS 19 The card window was first introduced in FileMaker 16. Since then, many of us have incorporated it into our design. At the time, it was supported on FileMaker Pro (FMP) but not on WebDirect. If we try to open a card window on WebDirect with FileMaker …
This article explains the technique known as a single-pass loop, and why it is part of my script template. If you do a lot of error trapping or exception handling, this is a great technique to master. The single-pass loop technique is inspired by the Try-Catch statement found in many programming languages. In a Try-Catch …
