About
We in the FileMaker community have enjoyed a period of relative calm when it comes to data breaches; our platform is not widely noticed among professional hackers (but also not completely unnoticed). This is called, by some, "security by obscurity," and it's a really,...
FileMaker has reached two important milestones: The platform is now 30 years old, and still going strong. No longer a mom and pop database product, but a well-positioned, immensely powerful development platform to help anyone solve a host of difficult problems....
Key Takeaways SVG glyphs in FileMaker Pro 14 are a significant design advancement: The ability to use SVG-based glyphs in FileMaker layouts is on par with Script Workspace and mobile browser support as one of the most impactful features of FileMaker 14, enabling...
Mobile Computing has become a commonly used term among software developers and consumers, business owners and their customers. But what, exactly, does it mean for you? If you have a business to run, chances are it does not all happen inside the walls of your office....
Key Takeaways Precise issue reporting dramatically speeds up resolution: When users report problems with clear context, including which screen they were on, what action they took, what they expected, and what actually happened, developers can diagnose and resolve...
A new article by Jason Pamental in the TNW blog addresses some of the concerns designers face in attempting to design good, readable interfaces. One thing I like about this article is that he pays attention to something very close to my heart: typographic hierarchy....
Key Takeaways Typography is one of the most powerful tools in FileMaker interface design: How text is set, sized, spaced, and weighted communicates hierarchy, urgency, and brand before a user reads a single word, making typographic decisions a core part of any serious...
I thought I would share a quick note on an interesting project for a client. We are deploying a FileMaker solution on some iPad Air 2s, using FileMaker Go. This is an invoicing/POS system for plumbers to accept on-site payment from customers at the close of a job. We...
Many developer types are confused about the entire topic of typography. What's the big deal? If you can read it, it's working, right? Not necessarily. In part 2 of the "Getting Started with Design" series, we will explore what makes type so important to a design, and...
Key Takeaways Color in FileMaker design must serve function, not just aesthetics: Effective use of color in a database interface directs user attention, communicates status, and reinforces brand identity, but only when applied with intention rather than decoration....
