A new feature that we have been using extensively in FileMaker 13 is the ability to conditionally show and hide objects. In this article we will talk about combining the creation of records in a portal row and the conditionally showing and hiding of objects. This will allow us to create a nicer way for users to create records.

In this followup to the Sliding Drawers article, we take the technique one step further and apply it to the popover object. We discuss the differences between drawers and popovers in relation to the mouse-over technique, and how the process has been modified to better suit popovers...

FileMaker WebDirect is the exciting new replacement to Instant Web Publishing in FileMaker Server. With it, you can access your database via a web browser and do almost all of the things that you can do in FileMaker Pro. However proper printing is not one of them. In this article we present a framework demo file for doing proper printing via WebDirect - from basic record printing to complex sub-summary reports and more...

The slide control is an exciting new layout tool introduced in FileMaker 13. In this article we are building an animated sliding drawer that responds to the users mouse position to open and close. There are a number of cool techniques and features being used to achieve this effect so check it out!

When sending Email from FileMaker the most popular methods are the 'Send Mail' script step or a plugin. In this article we explore another method through using Mandrill - a free online service that is easy to setup and integrate into FileMaker...

As an account manager, my job is to look after new and existing clients, with the end goal of keeping them happy. My role is also to keep our developers busy with work, a busy development team makes for a happy workplace.

Quite simply, an API is a purpose built extension of an existing system to allow information to flow back and forth with other systems.

Building FileMaker solutions for iOS introduces a new set of challenges for developers and requires UI controls that make it easy for users to interact. This article gives a very quick and simple technique you can use to make selecting tab controls much easier for FileMaker Go users on iPad and iPhone.

Celebrations rippled throughout the FileMaker development world today with the return of Daniel's ever popular blog dishing out super-handy expert advice for FileMaker developers everywhere...

Wahoo! A new release of the venerable database platform, FileMaker, is out today. Check out our rundown on WebDirect and the other new superpowers contained within...