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 …
Free FileMaker Training Classes We’re pleased to announce our Free FileMaker Training Series taught by platform expert, Matt Navarre. Matt is a Claris FileMaker Evangelist and Trainer at Direct Impact Solutions, and has been a certified FileMaker developer for over 30 years. Matt teaches several FileMaker training classes throughout the year, including classes for FileMaker …
Is it time to upgrade your FileMaker solution? If you aren’t running the most updated version of Claris FileMaker, we’d urge you to consider a FileMaker upgrade. Perhaps your new laptop is no longer compatible with your current version of FileMaker, or you would like to access new features such as API connectivity, WebDirect or …
Some trace of the java library in question has been found in every version of FileMaker Server, except for FileMaker Server 19. Log4j can also be found on websites, web components (such as WordPress plugins), FileMaker plugins, etc.
When FileMaker developers leave, many companies do not have an exit plan or sufficient time to hire and train a replacement. This can be a scary scenario for companies with workflows or workgroups that are dependent upon FileMaker solutions.
In a data table, it’s common to click on a column header to sort the data in that column. However, it’s rare to encounter a FileMaker system that does this elegantly; I’d like to present a solution that makes column header sorting in FileMaker more modular, and hopefully you’ll agree that it’s more elegant as well.
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Beginning in FileMaker 16, many developers have used JSON functions to pass script parameters and script results, which can be a very convenient way to pass multiple parameters at once. However, it can be tedious to write many Set Variable script steps just to parse out values from the script parameter. This blog will show …
Do you have a FileMaker solution composed of multiple files? This blog will show how to easily manage accounts for a multi-file solution. Account Management in FileMaker FileMaker’s accounts are set up within each file. This means every time you need to add/delete a user, or reset a password, those changes need to be made …
Direct Impact Solutions would like to congratulate Kimberly Carlson, the Regional General Manager of our U.S. Subsidiary, for her nomination to serve as the Claris Engage Beyond Advisory Committee Co-chair. Kimberly joins Claris VP of Marketing, Britta Meyer Rock, as the other co-chair of the Claris Engage Beyond Advisory Committee. This committee was created to …
