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Alchemy Promoted to FBA Platinum

Alchemy Promoted to FBA Platinum

SAN DIMAS, California — October 1, 2015 — Alchemy Consulting Group LLC, a leading FileMaker Platform developer, today announced that it has been designated as a Platinum Level FileMaker Business Alliance (FBA) member. Partners who reach the FBA Platinum level are...
Getting Started with Design 2: Type

Getting Started with Design 2: Type

In part 2a of my series, “Getting Started with Design,” I outlined in detail the differences between the various fonts available to FileMaker developers. In this article, I will describe how to use type effectively, using information hierarchy and...
The Pocket Watch Returns

The Pocket Watch Returns

Design sometimes resembles nothing more than a minefield. Take, for example, the article by Robert McMillen in Wired, in which he convincingly argues that people aren’t ready for a watch that augments the iPhone. In essence, people might not be willing to...
StylŌ: Previz  Your Themes and Styles

StylŌ: Previz Your Themes and Styles

Themes and Styles are a welcome addition to FileMaker Pro 13. But how do you keep track of all the details that give these tools their potential power? Here’s one way: use?StylŌ to help you put together the elements of your theme. With powerful reporting to...
Calculating ROI on Custom Software

Calculating ROI on Custom Software

Anyone who has ever tried to purchase a car based on gas mileage knows that real-world results are different from what’s written on the sticker. It’s even harder with custom software, because there is no sticker. One thing is for certain: done right, a new...

Interesting new development

There has been an interesting new development in the conversation about 3D vs. Flat Design. Read about it here:?http://gizmodo.com/androids-tips-for-beautiful-icon-design-are-the-opposi-837222105