New Developer Features in FileMaker 17
In this video, we’re showing some of the new FileMaker 17 developer features, specifically the redesigned developer palettes, the new grouping functionality, and the new “Default Fields” functionality.
FileMaker Pro
Unity & FileMaker Data API
How do I deploy my FileMaker data to multiple platforms like Android, Ubuntu, or even a TV? Connecting Unity with FileMaker’s Data API allows you to do just that, by taking your data into the next realm.
Top New Features in FileMaker 17
With the release of FileMaker 17, we’ve gone over some of the top new features in a video. Check it out to see the ability to send multiple attachments, enhanced development features allowing for quicker development time, and sensors and notifications in iOS.
Diagrams with Draw.io
We recently had a client request that we put together a high-level overview diagram of their application, including all the hardware/software used in hosting the solution, all external 3rd party integrations, and all the methods used to access the database. Despite being a long-time user of Microsoft Visio, I decided to start out on a search for a newer diagramming application.
Case Study – Quality Management Systems
Quality management systems (QMS) are a natural area in many businesses where the structured data management of a well designed database application fits right in.
Tips for Previewing PDF in Windows
Working with PDFs in FileMaker can be tricky on different platforms since the behavior is not entirely consistent. One issue we’ve come across is the ability to preview PDFs directly in FileMaker Pro on Windows machines.
An iPhone App for Patient Info
Our client, a healthcare facility, uses FileMaker to manage their patient care data. It integrates with DrFirst ePerscription and Labcorp lab testing services. We created an iOS app to allow doctors to view a subset of this data on their phones.
Modular FileMaker Part 2 – ModularDialog
This blog post covers the second half of the “Modular FileMaker” series, covering a couple of modules we have used from ModularFileMaker.org.
File Permissions Error and PSOS
Working together today during our weekly dev meeting, the Portage Bay team ran across a slightly obscure requirements issue that took little bit of time for us to resolve, though once resolved the issue was pretty simple. Maybe this blog post will help someone catch the same problem a little more quickly.