In this video tutorial, we go over the basics of layout creation, adding fields to a layout, layout modes, layout views, and the basics of creating a script and the use of buttons. Also be sure to check out Part 1 of this series.
In this videotutorial, we will cover how to set up a new database in FileMaker Pro 16, as well as the process of creating tables and fields. I also cover how FileMaker can be related to Microsoft Excel for understanding purposes, in order to help give a better understanding of how databases work. I also recommend reading an earlier blog post called “What is a database?” which gives more information about relational databases and database structure.
Want a free and simple solution for creating barcodes right inside of FileMaker? No plugins, no paid extra stuff–totally free. Well, that’s what this tutorial teaches you to make. This comes in handy when you start developing applications for FileMaker Go as it enables you to use barcodes in your app without the need for barcode fonts or plugins (save money, develop more). You can create many types of barcodes from Code128 to Code39, etc., and even QR Codes. All you…
If you have ever wanted to search a large amount of records either by Name or Category, or other fields, there is a somewhat simple solution which uses an auto-calculated text field, which is used as a foreign key multi-value list and global fields to perform a relationship match. You only need 1 table to perform this type of operation. 1. Define the fields Let us say we have a table of companies which has the following fields: id name category…
This tutorial is a remake of an earlier one, with up-to-date information on how to create a modal dialog using FileMaker Pro version 14. This technique is more simple, with FileMaker’s update to the New Window script step, which now allows for 3 different types of windows. You now have the ability to turn off resizing, close button and other features to make a truly modal window which cannot be exited or canceled by the user without following through with…