Forums Tips
Some helpful items on using our forums
37 topics in this forum
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Change Your Forum View/Layout
by Ross MacLane- 0 replies
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Here is a quick tip to change the view "the layout of our forums" . It's that simple.
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Forum Basics 101
by Ross MacLane- 1 follower
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This forum is intended to help everyone get the most from FileMaker. To keep it that way, we ask that you follow a few simple rules: Be nice. Please treat others the way you would like to be treated. No question is a dumb question. Everyone is at some stage of learning FileMaker and working towards the same goal - acquiring a better knowledge of FileMaker. Please help others reach that goal. Condescending attitudes will be frowned upon. See Rule #1. For every person that asks a question, there are many silent ones who are afraid to ask. If you know the answer to a question, please feel free to provide an answer…
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FileMaker Software Version in Profile
by Ross MacLane- 0 replies
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All members will be prompted to enter your FileMaker Pro Software Version that you currently use in your profile. If you would like to enter more than one version, please use a separate line for each. We were just going to wait until FileMaker 15 is released "very soon" but decided to just let everyone type it in. Questions, let me know. Off topic for all members in the USA, Canada and where ever this applies...do not forget to turn your clocks back at 11:59 AM Sat Oct 31.
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The FileMaker Cafe offers a feature called similar threads. This is always located at the bottom of the new thread or new question you posted. Please be sure check this feature with each new post, your question may have already been answered. To See similar threads in action scroll to the bottom of this page:
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Carriage Return Issues
by tchemiy- 1 follower
- 6 replies
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Hi, Not really sure if I posted in the right forum directory, but anyways... The problem I've stumbled across is "How to tell Filemaker Pro not to insert carriage return if the current line is the last one?". That is to create labels. My calculation field goes like that: Case ( IsEmpty ( First ); " " & Last & "¶"; IsEmpty ( Last);" " & First & "¶"; " "&First & " " & Last & "¶" ) & "" & If ( IsEmpty ( Nickname ) ; "";" " & GetField ( "Nickname" ) & "¶" ) & "" & If ( IsEmpty (Title) ;"" ;" "& TextSize (GetField ("Title") ; 8 ) & "¶")& …
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Mike Baran Colorado Real Estate
by mikebaran- 1 reply
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Hello All, 15 years ago, I created a pretty ggod CRM solution for real estate for my personal and a few others benefit. I got all the way up to Developer 5 and then stopped... The real estate market is back and so am I. I searched for a good RE CRM solution and have tried several but came to the conclusion that none do what mine did. I was apprehensive at first but took the plunge and dove into converting all to Filemaker 9 and 11 Advanced for my 3 networked computers. I was surprised to see that while much has changed I can manage..so far. This is a great place and resource. Thanx Mike Baran
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Date
by LilacD- 2 replies
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Hi, I'm new to database development. I'm trying to create a date field that won't allow anyone to enter today's date or beyond. This is what I entered; Case ( Date of Birth >; Get ( CurrentDate ) ;0) "Date of Birth" is the field. Now I get an error message no matter what date is entered! I hope you can help me! Thanks. LilacD
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Hi, I have taken a starter template in Filemaker 12, the projects template, and want to create new task records (a seperate table) from a standard value list. ie every time we create a project, there is a standard set of 10 tasks that we need to complete. I have created a value list and can create ten new task records each time, but would rather have a script so that when I create a new project I can automatically create the 10 new required task records. While I am fairly comfortable with Filemaker, creating tables, relationships etc I am not so hot on scripts and would appreciate any help! with thanks
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New Membership :)
by Michelle Wagner- 1 reply
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Hello Experts!! I got yesterday a Membership! I hope i can learn abit and maybe some day help someone else (with a very little and easy problem probably!) Although i made all right yesterday, and of course cleaned cache and all that stuff i still see no changes in my profile, i still get the Filemaker Cafe Message, when trying to access some features Anyway, auf Wiedersehen Michelle
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hello
by mjonakin- 0 replies
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Have used Filemaker 10 in the past but have recently upgraded to Filemaker Advanced 12, Server 12 Advanced and will also be using Filemaker Go 12.
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Finding Threads & Replies from the Past Month
by Josh Ormond- 0 replies
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So, whilst I was looking for something else, I came across a vbulletin post that showed how to use a search url to trigger a search. Thought I would share it here, since sometimes I need to find something recent that I can't eyeball in the Activity Timeline. I find this easier to read. Especially when I need to see the threads that I've participated in. Here is the search link I am using: www.filemakertoday.com/com/search.php?do=process&searchdate=30&sortby=lastpost&order=descending&showposts=0&beforeafter=after&contenttype=vBForum_Post searchdate = number of days you want to search. beforeafter = before will find stuff older than the …
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Finding a FileMaker Developer on Filemaker Today
by Sean MacLane- 0 replies
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Every weekday we have 1000’s of visitors to the FileMaker Today Forum and progressively each month more and more are looking for professional help from a moderator, consultant or developer. If you happen to be in this segment...There are a number of very important items to keep in mind before a commitment is made. The first and MOST IMPORTANT is make sure whoever you hire is a FileMaker Today Recommended Consultant or Developer. Being online for almost 15 years we can tell you point blank… who’s right and who’s not. Be sure and contact us before you make any commitment to ANYONE on this site. Our Moderators | Consultants are always clearly marked right under their name. …
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SMTP Out Notification
by ermicro2012- 0 replies
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Hello, I have set up many SMTP e-mail notification solutions and today one just stopped working. I am using FM12 Advance Server and sending via smtp I have the correct e-mail address, the correct SMTP Out listed but still get a message the the e-mail could not be sent. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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On 3 Slots Remain - The FileMaker Developer Ad Sale
by Sean MacLane- 0 replies
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Only 3 Slots Remain and it's Gone! As a bonus offer we are giving you Free Static or Flash Design - Over $500 in value! The FileMaker Developer Ad Sale runs once a year and each year it an immediate sellout. It's our incredible $2 & Change a Day Sale with only 10 slots open. When the 10 are gone, so is this offer. Give your business the exposure it needs...plain and simple if you do not advertise...you don't exist to 1000's of FileMaker customers! With this package your business is visible everyday to 1000's of FileMaker customers! Can a pimp your business press release do that, NO! Your FileMaker Business, always here, always visible...24/7. FileMakerToday.Com is…
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The FMT Once a Year Developer Ad Sale is on!
by Sean MacLane- 0 replies
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We run our FileMaker Developer Ad Sale each each year and each year it an immediate sellout. It's our incredible $2 Buck a Day Sale with only 10 slots open. When the 10 are gone, so is this offer. FileMakerToday.Com is the largest third party FileMaker related web sites in the world. Online since 1998 we are the Original FileMaker Forum & Community with more than 68,000 members. We have got the FileMaker traffic to bring you the customers & sales. FileMakerToday.Com gets well over 3500 unique FileMaker visitors a day and they are All Filemaker Novice to Mid-Range users. See detailed information at Alexa. Join some of the biggest names in FileMaker and start bu…
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A new member
by Dick P.- 1 reply
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I am Dick P. and a I am a new member of this forum. I works with Filemaker 12 Pro Advanced. I hope I can learn a much from you. I have never worked before with Filemaker. So I have a lot of questions.
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New! FileMaker 12 Video Site Lanched
by Ross MacLane- 0 replies
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We have just launched a new FileMaker 12 video site.... go here http://video.filemakertoday.com/
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Problems Logging in? Consider this...
by AHunter3- 1 reply
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Tell me I'm not the first FileMaker Cafe member who has tried to log on using the latest/current FileMaker Pro database Account and password combo instead of the ones registered at FileMaker Cafe? :stupid:
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FileMaker Today Events Calendar and Groups
by Ross MacLane- 2 replies
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If you are a member of our forum and have a FileMaker Event. Why not use our calendar to promote it. Whether it's training, a webinar, a filemaker pajama party. People come here to learn FileMaker. So why are you posting these events on developer sites? Hello, McFly is anyone home! Let our members know what's happening. If you are not a member sign up now, and use the forums to benefit your business and our members. Look for events in our top nav links. Did you know you can also start your own FileMaker Group. All the tools and users are right here for you. Become a member now... Click Here! Ross
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FileMaker Developer Job - Oregon Wine Country
by Ross MacLane- 1 reply
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FileMaker Developer and Red, Red Wine... a new job has been posted. Apply Here!
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7 Excellent Videos added from FMDesign
by Ross MacLane- 0 replies
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We have just added 7 video tutorials from Alex B and FMDesign to our video directory. Click here to see the latest additions.
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21 New FileMaker Videos Added
by Ross MacLane- 2 replies
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We have just added 21 video tutorials from some of the brightest minds in FileMaker to our video directory. Click here to see the latest additions.
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Google Search Implemented
by Ross MacLane- 0 replies
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After many requests we have just implemented our Google Custom search engine. Our advanced search has been revised. Enjoy.
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Adding Snapshots to the forum
by ilovehbo- 1 reply
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Hey all! If i become a full member my understanding is that I can upload photos of my database to get others to critique it.... is that right? Also, How do i take a snapshot of my database? thanks
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how to embed an uploaded picture in your message
by Maarten Witberg- 7 replies
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Hi people, This message is intended for Harry, since he's a novice user of this forum smiley_cool. But it may also be of use to other, more experienced users who want to embed their attached images in their message. So here it comes, straight from the horse's mouth. 1. Upload an image just the way you are used to 2. In the manage attachment window, ctrl-click the uploaded image and select "copy url for this link" (sorry, I don't have an english browser) 3. now click on the postcard icon in the edit message box and paste the link in the dialog box 4. done Of course, uploaded attachments can only be viewed by full mem…
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New Forum Style "Back in Black - David Head DownUnder"
by Ross MacLane- 1 reply
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Another new forum style "Back in Black - David Head DownUnder". Enjoy.
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Here is an easy way to go to the New Posts section on FileMaker Today, open each new post in its own tab and then go to the last tab. This way you can read the post and use command-w to close the tab when finished moving you to the next new post. Requirements: Safari v3, Macintosh ( Uses AppleScript ) Instructions: If you do not have your scripts menu turned on then open up "/Applications/AppleScript/AppleScript Utility.app/" and select "Show Script menu in menu bar" and also check "top" for "Show application scripts at:" Copy this script into Script Editor ( /Applications/AppleScript/Script Editor ) Save the script in "/Users/user_name/Library/Scripts/Appli…
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Display New Posts on Desktop using GeekTool & Ruby
by cwilliams10- 0 replies
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For those of you who use GeekTool here is script that will display New Posts on your desktop. It uses Ruby and the RubyGem Mechanize. Mechanize is a very useful tool for webscraping, filling in forms, posting to blogs, etc. What I like most about this approach is that I do not have to continually refresh a browser window to see the latest posts. Requirements: Ruby, RubyGems, Mechanize, GeekTool Here is what it looks like on my desktop: Instructions: Install Ruby, RubyGems and Mechanize if not already installed. Save this script with a '.rb' extension. In GeekTool create a new Shell entry: /usr/bin/ruby "/path/to/posts.rb" // Wherever you saved this fi…
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FileMaker Consultant - New York City - $85 p/h
by Ross MacLane- 0 replies
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Always be sure to check our online job board at FileMaker Today @ http://filemakertoday.com/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=133
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New Theme Added
by Ross MacLane- 7 replies
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We have added another new theme to the Cafe. Hunter Blues. Enjoy!
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