Category: FileMaker
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LayoutVariables – FileMaker Custom Function
Ever get tired of manually setting variables for every field when moving data between layouts? The LayoutVariables() custom function automatically creates local variables for every field on your current layout with just one line of code. What LayoutVariables() Does This function scans your current layout and creates local variables for every field: Usage is simple:…
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Strangling the Legacy: Modernizing FileMaker Systems One Component at a Time
How I’m using the Strangling Fig pattern to breathe new life into a decade-old FileMaker database The Challenge: A Digital Archaeological Dig When I inherited a FileMaker system last updated in 2013, I found myself staring at what felt like a digital archaeological site. Over 100 tables, 100,000+ records, 100+ scripts, and 100+ layouts—all frozen…
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Why FileMaker Should Be the Hub of Your Nonprofit or Small Business Technology Stack
When evaluating technology solutions for your nonprofit or small business, the question isn’t just “what can this tool do?” but rather “how will this tool integrate with everything else we need to accomplish?” For organizations requiring custom solutions and seamless integrations, FileMaker—as part of the comprehensive Claris Platform—offers a compelling answer: it should be the…