Ahhh… Excel. A tool we, as FileMaker developers, love to hate. Why do you need Excel when we have FileMaker? For many of us, starting in Excel or Google Sheets — and realizing how limited or complicated they were — is exactly how we got started in FileMaker. And yet, our customers love to make […]
One common request we often receive as FileMaker developers is to give users the ability to export the data out of the FileMaker app into Excel. While FileMaker provides the ability to do this quite easily with the tools built into the app, users often want more flexibility and customization when it comes to the […]
Is your application in dire need of an update? With operating systems becoming more advanced and offering better app usability, ensuring our software performance and scalability are up to par is more important than ever. So, how exactly can we keep our custom software relevant? Here are some things to consider when an opportunity to […]
TL;DR Layout Calculations allow for calculations in text objects, but this feature has a few nuances. Removes the need for extra fields or scripts or layout objects simply for display Need to have version 20.3 or greater of FileMaker client Works for labels of regular buttons Use fully qualified field names so the calculation refreshes […]
The FileMaker Send Mail script step is a valuable function for developers, but in recent years has become unreliable. Many conventional email service providers have gradually made using Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) relays more complicated, primarily due to security concerns. Here at The Support Group, we’ve been transitioning clients to Gmail or Azure Application […]
