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Burndowns considered harmful?
If you’re a project manager, you constantly look for the perfect way to report on project progress. Consider this discussion when weighing the options.
How to Define Global Constants in Flex
Probably the best way to define a set of global constants is to create an object with all static constants as members. Check out our method here.
“Lightbox” scripts for web pages
Gain an insightful overview of Javascript lightbox technologies and how they can be implemented to your advantage from Certified Developers.
The Disempowered Project Manager
Empower project managers when working with decision makers on software projects by taking strategic steps to gathering essential information.
SuperContainer and mounted volumes
Having problems with your configured SuperContainer not showing all the files it previously created? Check out our solution here.
The Case for Custom Software
Find this discussion of how custom software can be leveraged to your advantage, when considering the best solutions for business workflows.
Quiet, Please! Cut Down on Visual Noise.
Check out this strategy to cut down on visual noise and highlight what’s important and to de-emphasize what isn’t. Your users will thank you for it.
Applying Conditional Formatting to Multiple Objects
Learn to apply the conditional formatting layout feature to efficiently customize multiple text-based objects in your FileMaker solution.
ScriptMaster: A New Paradigm
Learn about ScriptMaster – a free plugin that embeds Java, and provides a means of registering any Java function as a FileMaker function call.
Quickly Install or Update Plugins With a Little Assistance
Extend your FileMaker application’s capabilities by quickly installing or updating your plugins painlessly and effectively. Learn more here.
Visualforce: Salesforce.com’s markup language
Visualforce is SFDC’s custom mark up language and represents the view in a Model-View-Controller target=”_blank” software design pattern. Each Visualforce page is tied directly to a controller. These controllers, of course, manipulate the data in the model (database) and contain your application’s business rules. Visualforce is made up of components (standard and custom.) These are…
FileMaker OnTimer Examples
Download our demo file, illustrating the meeting timer and appointment reminder featyre – using the Install OnTimer Script Step, new in FileMaker Pro 10.