Top Tweets

While you could take this #FileMaker technique further, it might be all you need? pic.twitter.com/7bdYkvEMbh

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) August 19, 2019

When building #FileMaker Layouts and Scripts, Meta names are "beta" names! pic.twitter.com/ImwX2lspoX

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 16, 2019

Did you Know that you can build a Low code system that can Grow to be a Pro code system using the #FileMaker platform?

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) June 26, 2019

Here is a Fun #FileMaker Fact that others might want to Evaluate ;-) pic.twitter.com/8p8MTIGJi0

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) June 21, 2019

Every time I cross a street, I am thankful that traffic lights are not designed by modern user interface experts. When I see too much monochromatic monotony, I want to make a colorful comment.

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) June 18, 2019

Here is a Fun #FileMaker Fact that shows what a Layout "sits on top of". Lots of possibilities! pic.twitter.com/LXz3sr2XuY

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 28, 2019

The Primary Table Occurrence (PTO) determines your calculation content.
It will be the TO with the lowest ID for a given Source Table
Choose your anchor table occurrences with care!https://t.co/7v3rL9xLg3

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 24, 2019

Pass it along....you can use #FileMaker Snapshot Links to pass Found Sets (and more!) to others (or yourself). pic.twitter.com/3KXmnxxPFR

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 17, 2019

Congrats to everyone @FileMaker for adding session specific links to the #FileMakerDevcon 2019 web site. Looking forward to #FileMaker "Design Surface Under the Hood" https://t.co/P2EcvMUSkk
by @doug_wallis

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 14, 2019

"Constrain Found Set" and "Extend Found Set" are fine #FileMaker features that many find useful...once they find out about them. Lots of use cases! pic.twitter.com/eXF8yPlkCl

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 6, 2019

When you are using the easy to code #FileMaker Custom Dialog script step, keep in mind that @FileMaker desktop users can shrink the dialog down to 4 lines of approximately 50 characters in width. Sometimes less is more! pic.twitter.com/PodhpyMiiY

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) April 24, 2019

Here is a way to save #FileMaker users time and effort every day...and make Monday even more fun to look forward to! pic.twitter.com/uxyKOhOnWy

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) April 22, 2019

Script Folders are an awesome feature that you can use in #FileMaker 17. You can also use them in FM 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, or 9 ;-) ...and not before! pic.twitter.com/FskYnTo7Cn

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) April 16, 2019

Here is a very readable way of "Passing named values using a #FileMaker Script Parameter or a @FileMaker Script Result" using six.fried.rice (SFR). The same pattern can be used with JSON. pic.twitter.com/vEtae9z3n5

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) April 3, 2019

Script Folders are an awesome feature that you can use in #FileMaker 17. You can also use them in FM 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, or 9 ;-) ...and not before! pic.twitter.com/FskYnTo7Cn

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) April 16, 2019

My goal is to exceed your expectation... Therefore, please lower you expectations...as I try to explain how to convert from the #FileMaker Classic Theme to your own Custom Theme (as smoothly as possible).https://t.co/INhRKEtH0G

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) March 8, 2019

Just uploaded new #FileMaker 14 Code Objects as ERD infographic PDF with clickable links at... https://t.co/fSpZx47TlC ...updated to go with the "DIGFM: Deepen your relationship with the FileMaker Platform (2/14/2019; Santa Clara, CA)" presentation video. pic.twitter.com/Gp0tlYv97l

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) February 17, 2019

Was wearing my https://t.co/q12zxDH4fo hat the other day...and bumped into a #FileMaker customer...who saw that hat...and asked for consulting services. Win win! What type of swag is most likely to spark a conversation? pic.twitter.com/BCSxXx5N3F

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 29, 2019

Tip on how to edit a #FileMaker calc faster
Use case is removing text across lines...
Hold down option key and the curser turns to a crosshair
Use to select and delete across lines pic.twitter.com/Hroyrn4mLO

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 14, 2019

2018

The #FileMaker platform is supported by a vibrant community ecosystem that empowers problem solvers to
• rapidly develop innovative solutions
• integrate with other software
• deploy to desktop, mobile, and the web.
And they have been doing it for more that 20 years!

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) November 2, 2018

The "FMP URL protocol" is one of the most useful features in the #FileMaker platform. This infographic (complete with a progression slide show) was created in 2014. Never too late to tweet!

Click to see the full image, or download the PDF from https://t.co/rEezGUCp9S pic.twitter.com/WqGwxESRkN

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) August 27, 2018

Here is the JSON Overview #infographic that we handed out at #FileMaker Devcon 2018. Click to see the full image, or download the PDF from https://t.co/7T12vVtMBy pic.twitter.com/hA5IwMk3nK

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) August 20, 2018

Get the scoop on the scope of #FileMaker features so that you use the right tool at the right time! pic.twitter.com/u6Md4BYiYG

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 21, 2018

Here is a v1 diagram on smoothly migrating from the #FileMaker Classic Theme to a @FileMaker Custom Theme. Blog post and better diagram in the works! (Click Image to expand.) pic.twitter.com/RV6ov5Hir8

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 18, 2018

The new #FileMaker Data Migration Tool merges data and structure from 2 input files and outputs a new "Migrated" @FileMaker file. Awesome for deploying new code. pic.twitter.com/CI3DbOhjrV

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) June 7, 2018

The #FileMaker Text formatting functions empower developers to add colorful and stylish features into @FileMaker solutions. Here's one in the form of a "Fun FileMaker Fact" from https://t.co/SlpZeM9y4l pic.twitter.com/3jgArnfjm6

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 14, 2018

The BaseElements #FileMaker Plugin...so many extremely useful Functions that we needed (OK, wanted) to be able to Search, Sort, and more... https://t.co/tsyXYCGgTy pic.twitter.com/v5F5s12NW3

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 2, 2018

Want to learn more about #FileMaker indirection? Read this post about Renaming @FileMaker Objects Without Breaking Code... https://t.co/aSRwd5yAeG

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) March 9, 2018

Clickable Map of #FileMaker user groups in North America -> https://t.co/qxgOVtKuNF pic.twitter.com/mFFhQcjmaq

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) February 5, 2018

2017

There are lots of ways to make #FileMaker code easier to read and maintain... pic.twitter.com/Q7wD0duOq2

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) November 28, 2017

https://t.co/G8nQPhnKhL uses a #FileMaker <-> MailChimp integration to manage the monthly meeting list...compete with a Fun FileMaker Fact! pic.twitter.com/S6RT0E0Uo6

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) September 19, 2017

The best way to display a Count of related #FileMaker records might be the Last technique you might consider... https://t.co/2xB6UuMLZC

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) August 7, 2017

Here is the #FileMaker 16 Card Windows info-graphic https://t.co/UtwqJYBStD that we brought to #FileMakerDevCon 2017. Download the PDF now! pic.twitter.com/AMp5cGO3Qh

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) August 2, 2017

Identify primary Table Occurrences (lowest ID) on a #FileMaker Relationship Graph with ExecuteSQL https://t.co/bmJXD25lSX for clean calcs

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 31, 2017

You can use chars to format #Slack AKA #SlackHQ messages with *bold*, _Italic_, ~Strikethrough~, and `code blocks` https://t.co/PfVBTV2unc pic.twitter.com/eYSa4LQEaw

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) May 5, 2017

Remove #FileMaker NULL
$nullChar = Base64Decode ( "AA==“ )
$cleaned = Substitute ( TO::Notes ; $nullChar ; "" )https://t.co/t8ZFsXs9zJ

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) February 28, 2017

You can set $vars and/or $$vars with recent versions of #FileMaker using AppleScript and the FMP URL Protocol: https://t.co/eGdRIoDn0f

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) February 24, 2017

Here is where we landed on #FileMaker Custom Keyboard Shortcuts for the File > Manage area. Seems to be collision free for Layout & Browse. pic.twitter.com/QKgnfPm9dn

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) February 14, 2017

Some popular ideas for the #FileMaker platform ecosystem > "Add an area for Product Documentation discussions" https://t.co/v0mkq3iZKe

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 27, 2017

Use #FileMaker Product Ideas to suggest and vote. Example "Add the international format yyyy-mm-dd to the Inspector" https://t.co/OHjBHxMlpu

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 27, 2017

The #FileMaker platform empowers you to rapidly develop custom apps for Desktop, Mobile, and Web, all from a single development environment!

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 23, 2017

Join us, 2 days NYFMP meeting Jan 19, 2017: Send Powerful HTML emails... & #FileMaker Custom Keyboard Shortcuts... https://t.co/BZM3ok9nwm pic.twitter.com/S4KIsdQkPq

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 17, 2017

Load the #FileMaker Pro Advanced Data Viewer from an AppleScript list of Expressions... https://t.co/T9QtfDRlYc

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 12, 2017

#FileMaker Custom Function: triggerTargetPanel_index = GetValue( Get( TriggerTargetPanel) ; 1 ) // discoverability, readability, type ahead

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) January 3, 2017

2016

#FileMaker “Run Script with full access privileges” requires Manage>Security>Priv. Set Name>Scripts: be at least “All executable only”

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) December 20, 2016

When we add/change/disable #FileMaker code, we comment Directly above i.e. "2016-12-15 by TWDI Dev 1: 21" [last bit is # of lines touched].

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) December 16, 2016

Our latest overview of #filemaker script triggers, sortable by name, type, compatibility, and @filemaker version: https://t.co/b4rHftAhRz pic.twitter.com/jC9nKDO2ff

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) December 5, 2016

TEDx talk on soil carbon (sequestration): greenhouse gases, water, agriculture...with chemical/numerical analysis. https://t.co/BM7OvCpkRz

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) November 11, 2016

As part of our carbon sequestration program, we will bring 200 limited edition prints of this to #FileMakerDevCon pic.twitter.com/Z5MfyTza6V

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 14, 2016

Thursday 1 to 2 PM I will answer questions on FileMaker, blackjack, and how to cut a deck of cards with one hand. https://t.co/eDefSMaHIX

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 1, 2016

Check out our #FileMaker 14 Script Step Compatibility document...let us know what you think! https://t.co/aw4SI561bs pic.twitter.com/D3CVbEs6KA

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) March 8, 2016

2015

Thanks to all who took a copy of our FM 14 Code Objects as ERD infographic http://t.co/fSpZx47TlC #FileMakerDevcon pic.twitter.com/cA26RznuKA

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 27, 2015

FF e002: FileMaker 14 Objects, Features, and Roadmaps, with Show Notes and Timestamp Links > http://t.co/IAPK7AmoZT pic.twitter.com/KafFh3X4Ch

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) June 23, 2015

FileMaker Fanatics podcast E001 now on YouTube with Show Notes and Timestamp Links! http://t.co/g2a2bU5Mc1 E002 in post production.

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) June 15, 2015

The FileMaker Fanatics podcast, Episodes 001 is live! http://t.co/7FQhq9AJTT pic.twitter.com/Lljnqy2VRa

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) April 30, 2015

You might have heard of TDD. We also practice DDD, Documentation-Driven-Development. Weeks of programming can save you hours of planning :-)

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) March 5, 2015

2014

Becoming a more capable FileMaker developer is now free! http://t.co/9yQYvqCQBx

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) December 11, 2014

WARNING. Copying a "Show Custom Dialog" script step from FM 11 to FM 12 (13?) loses buttons. Converted files seem OK. Drill down to check.

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) July 18, 2014

2013

Visualizing FileMaker Desktop OS Version Requirements http://t.co/vDzQYKjnB7

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) December 9, 2013

2012

Here is a bright idea that can give you an easy 200% return on investment... http://t.co/jcDlCuhv

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) December 27, 2012

Passwords That Work More Often http://t.co/Rj8Zj6yS

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) February 14, 2012

2011

Just posted new blog entry

Renaming FileMaker objects without breaking codehttp://t.co/RVcSUpNs

Hope you find it useful

Comments welcome

— Tony White (@tonywhitelive) September 29, 2011