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New for FileMaker 17: GetSensor function

FileMaker 17 introduced the new GetSensor function as a new mobile function available for use in FileMaker Go apps. With this new function, you can gather sensor data from an iOS device and use it...

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Beargie to Speak at FileMaker Conference in New Orleans

Next week, renowned FileMaker speaker and developer, Mike Beargie, will travel down to Le Pavillon hotel in New Orleans, La. to speak at the Pause on Error conference, hosted by the Women of...

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How to Build an Alert in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes

In this vlog, we cover building a simple alert (or dialog) in FileMaker 16 in about five minutes. Creating an alert using this tutorial allows for more flexibility, both in terms of appearance as...

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What is an MVP?

My favorite aspect of my job at MainSpring is discussing the myriad of great ideas that our clients have, and helping them turn those ideas into a solution. One of the biggest challenges in this...

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FileMaker Across Borders

Through my annual visits to FileMaker DevCon, and my recent trips to the Japan FileMaker Conference and Quebec FileMaker Conference, I’ve met a lot of great people from the worldwide FileMaker...

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FileMaker 13 & 14 WebDirect Security Patch

Even though FileMaker 16 is the current version, MainSpring has supported clients with WebDirect servers since it was released in version 13, and FileMaker server 14 will be supported until September...

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