Learn more about top FileMaker custom functions from a team of platform consultants and experts. In our resources below, we share our favorites and how to leverage them in your business application.
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Check out this custom function for dynamically creating JSON arrays for related records in FileMaker, built by Technical Project Lead, Makah Encarnacao.
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Download the custom function for dynamically creating JSON arrays for related records in FileMaker, built by Makah Encarnacao, Technical Project Lead.
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FileMaker 16 introduced a series of functions to work with JSON data, but creating a custom function can take your solution even further.
How to Automatically Create Variables from JSON Data in FileMaker Learn More ❯
Learn how how to use the custom function for creating variables from JSON data in FileMaker with this free demo.
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Need to combine multiple PDF files into a single PDF document? This post examines how to combine PDFs and explores techniques involved to run as a server-side script that is multi-user safe.
Combine PDFs with FileMaker, Fast and Free Learn More ❯
The Data Viewer is a feature of FileMaker Advanced that gives you under-the-hood access to your data. Agnes gives you some examples of how to use the Data Viewer when creating custom apps.
Using the Data Viewer for Testing Data and Writing Functions Learn More ❯
How do you show related records in a “portal” within a popover? Agnes demonstrates a quick and easy method using a custom function.
“Portal” in a Popover in a Portal Learn More ❯
There are certain situations in FileMaker development where the current FileMaker found set needs to be recreated. A good example of this is when the Perform Script On Server (PSoS) step is used. Since it runs on the server, the current context (including the found set) is lost and has to be reconstructed. I used
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Mislav Kos explores techniques for recreating FileMaker found sets so they can be used across different sessions.
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Certain types of fields, like unstored calculation and summary fields, can really slow down a solution, especially if they are used on layouts that are primarily accessed in list or table view. It’s not uncommon to come across list layouts in inherited solutions – files which you are maintaining but were originally developed by someone
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