FileMaker Off The Record Podcast
Latest Episodes
E011 – Virtual Lists Technique Discussed
On this episode we discuss Virtual Lists, what they are, how they work and some general uses. Learn more: Virtual Lists in 3 Easy Steps by Mighty Data Using the Virtual List Technique by Soliant Flexible Reporting with Virtual Lists and ExecuteSQL ...
E010 – Blueprinting and Wireframing for FileMaker
In episode 10 of FileMaker Off The Record we talk about our blueprinting process and wire framing. Some recommended reading: Paper Prototyping: The Fast and Easy Way to Design and Refine User Interfaces
E009 – FileMaker Get() Functions
We chat about some of the FileMaker Get() functions, how we use them and some things to be wary of. Get(AccountPrivilegeSetName) Get(ActiveFieldContents) Get(ActiveFieldName) Get(ActiveModifierKeys) Get(ActiveRecordNumber)
E008 – FileMaker Google Autocomplete Game
We discuss Repeating Global Fields, Lookups, Duplicate Records, Deleting Multiple Records, Searching, Locking, Custom Functions. Using Hide Object When and referencing repeating fields requires you to specify the repetition,
E007 – DevCon 2018 and Interview with Marty Thomasson of Gearbox Solutions
FileMaker DevCon 2018 has ended. We talk a little about the conference in Dallas and have an interview with Marty Thomasson from Gearbox Solutions. DevCon 2018 Dinner Party Dallas Texas
E006 – FileMaker Tips and Gotchas
In this episode we discuss some things to be wary of: system requirements for FileMaker Server 17, case sensitive functions, zero based functions. And a couple cool tips.
Episode 5 – Modular Development in FileMaker
In this episode we discuss some of our favorite modules available at Modular FileMaker.
Episode 4 – FileMaker Certification
Studying for Certification FileMaker 16 Certification Study Guide FileMaker 15 FTS (FileMaker Training Series) FileMaker 17 Study References Tech Specs fmpa Tech Specs fms Tech Specs fmgo Tech Specs Schema
Episode 3 – Scripting in FileMaker (not quite Deep Dive)
Mentioned in the episode: MBS FileMaker Plugin - Plugin with over 4,000 functions from Monkeybread Software Developer Assistant - Dracoventions developer plugin Scripting Deep Dive Training Class - June 5 2018 at the Pittsburgh Training Center
Episode 2 – FM17 Clarifications for ep. 1 - FileMaker Off The Record Podcast
Mentioned in this episode are two YouTube videos: