08Jan 2018
How to Automatically Create Variables from JSON Data in FileMaker
FileMaker 16 introduced a series of functions to work with JSON data, but creating a custom function can take your solution even further.
Posts Tagged "FileMaker Custom Functions"
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08Jan 2018
Create Variables from JSON Data in FileMaker Demo
Learn how how to use the custom function for creating variables from JSON data in FileMaker with this free demo.
13Sep 2016
Combine PDFs with FileMaker, Fast and Free
Need to combine multiple PDF files into a single PDF document? This post examines how to combine PDFs and explores techniques involved to run as a server-side script that is multi-user safe.
11Aug 2016
Using the Data Viewer for Testing Data and Writing Functions
The Data Viewer is a feature of FileMaker Advanced that gives you under-the-hood access to your data. Agnes gives you some examples of how to use the Data Viewer when creating custom apps.
26Apr 2016
“Portal” in a Popover in a Portal
How do you show related records in a “portal” within a popover? Agnes demonstrates a quick and easy method using a custom function.
01Mar 2016
Recreating a FileMaker Found Set
There are certain situations in FileMaker development where the current found set needs to be recreated. A good example of this is when the Perform Script On Server (PSoS) step […]
01Mar 2016
Recreating a FileMaker Found Set Demo
Mislav Kos explores techniques for recreating FileMaker found sets so they can be used across different sessions.
18Sep 2015
Quickly Find Unstored Calcs and Summary Fields
Certain types of fields, like unstored calculation and summary fields, can really slow down a solution, especially if they are used on layouts that are primarily accessed in list or […]
12May 2015
Test Data Generator
Manual Entry of Test Data Discourages Testing When testing the functionality of a solution, software developers frequently have to create test records, which requires them to enter in test data. […]
12May 2015
Test Data Generator Files
Fleshing out test data in any technology can be a bit of a chore… and having realistic data in sufficient volume is a vital part of testing a database before rolling it out. By integrating this modular FileMaker file into your solution, you can automatically generate sample data however you need.