Today our FileMaker DevOps tool , Otto, gets a big upgrade; automated offsite backups to any S3 compatible storage service.
Otto 2.0 – Offsite Backups to S3 – FileMaker 18
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FileMaker Transactions: Editing records
The transactional method of working with records has one goal: to ensure all changes to records (additions, changes, or deletions) are done at once or not at all. We've talked about this before. The transactional method prevents some records in a discrete set (such as...
FileMaker 18: Exploring all the While()
I am continuing my study of the new FileMaker 18 functions. We see this new release as a continuation of the dramatic change in FileMaker as a platform. Todd calls this new release the "End of the Beginning". Therefore, it's important to take a look at what's new and...
FIleMaker 18: Write Data to File
In this post Jeremy explores the new FileMaker write data to file set of script steps. He recorded himself exploring the workflow for the first time. It’s a fun, weird video in which he learns a lot.
Geist Interactive At FileMaker DevCon 2019
FileMaker DevCon 2019 is fast approaching. There's less than three months left, and we at Geist Interactive are busy, getting ready for the conference. Todd Geist and myself–Jeremy Brown–will attend (this will be our 20th and 8th time respectively) and spread the good...
FileMaker 18: Security Updates
FileMaker Pro 18 Advanced brings welcome security changes that continue its transition into a first class web platform. Read on to learn about what’s new.
FileMaker 18: The End of the Beginning
FileMaker 18 is here. It’s the “End of the Beginning” for the leading Workplace Innovation Platform. Read Todd’s thoughts about this newest version.
FileMaker Transactions: Endgame
It is important to end a FileMaker transaction strongly with the proper tests and possible logging. Read here to learn how.
FileMaker Transactions: Processing with Magic
It is possible to perform FileMaker transactions without portals. In this post we’ll take a look at that very possibility and review how it works.
The FileMaker Transaction Process with Portals
The FileMaker transaction process is really fairly simple in execution. We can use a portal to change multiple records. In this post we will take a look at the process and details about each step.
A FileMaker Code Review Conversation using FMPerception
FMPerception is useful in a FileMaker code review. Participants can review the report and dive deep into the file using this realtime developer intelligence tool. Listen in on a conversation between a mentor and mentee.
FileMaker Transactions: Start on the Right Foot
Starting a FileMaker transaction is just as important the transaction itself. Let’s take a look at what you can do to get started on the right foot.
FileMaker Code Generator for Paw
Hey folks, We are big fans of Paw here at Proof. Paw is an API tool that lets you create and test web API calls. The folks at Paw have done a pretty remarkable job of making the business of making API calls a thing of joy. If you are familiar with Postman, you'll like...