When creating a calculation in FileMaker, things can get quite complicated. You may need to use a range of sub-expressions with nested FileMaker functions. The resulting calculation expression may work
In a previous article on FileMaker scripting, we detailed methods for a hard-coded standard search. This is useful where the same search (e.g. to do items scheduled for today) needs
Standard FileMaker fields have few limitations on data entry. Users can type or paste freely, which means your data may come with odd formatting, extra spaces, mismatched capitalization, or unwanted
Variables are a powerful tool in FileMaker scripting. They allow you to temporarily store data, pass values between script steps and between scripts, and make scripts more dynamic and efficient.
Often we have data that needs to be combined for various uses. We can use calculations to do this. Sometimes these are simple – stringing together two or more data
You may find the need to create a script set up to perform a standard search. The user interface may be simple – just click a button to display the required list.
uLearnIT has partnered with Claris to offer free Claris FileMaker training through the Claris Explorer Labs. One of the sessions offered is Introduction to Calculations in Claris FileMaker. There is so much to
uLearnIT has partnered with Claris to offer free Claris FileMaker training through the Claris Explorer Labs. One of the sessions offered is Introduction to Scripting in Claris FileMaker. There is so much to
We worked with Arbor Tree Care Services to assess the Claris platform for implementing their use case. Although there are some concerns about what may or may not be possible, they are going to try out Claris Studio for creating a web form for customer job enquiries.