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(2) --- [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation-qjudg0lgsu8o3zserelwpic5pgl0i7mbxusowrykj8.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [mailto:hello@gomainspring.com](mailto:hello@gomainspring.com) - [About](https://gomainspring.com/about/) - [Our Team](https://gomainspring.com/our-team/) - [Industries](https://gomainspring.com/industries/) - [Partners & Certifications](https://gomainspring.com/partners-certifications/) - [Careers](https://gomainspring.com/careers/) - [Solutions](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/) - [Cybersecurity](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cybersecurity/) - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/prosuite/) - [Automation](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/automation/) - [FileMaker Development](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/filemaker/) - [Apple Device Lifecycle Services](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/apple-services/) - [vCIO](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/vcio/) - [Cost Management](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cost-management/) - [Support & Help Desk](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/support-help-desk/) - [Case Studies](https://gomainspring.com/case-studies/) - Pricing - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing/) - [Evolve™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing-evolve/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.gomainspring.com/) - [Media Resources](https://gomainspring.com/media-resources/) - [Downloads](https://info.gomainspring.com/resources) - [News & Events](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) # Blog ### Subscribe to Our Blog - [Home](https://gomainspring.com/) - Resources - Blog - [Most Recent](https://blog.gomainspring.com) - [Cybersecurity](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/cybersecurity) - [ProSuite](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/prosuite) - [Automation](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/automation) - [vCIO](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/vcio) - [Cost Management](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/cost-management) - [Support & Help Desk](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/support-help-desk) 2 Minute Read #### [Using the New Error Logging Script Step in FileMaker 18](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/using-the-new-error-logging-script-in-filemaker-18) In FileMaker 18, we received a new script step called Error Logging. When this script step is used, any errors that are generated from the running script are pulled into a log for review. Parameters... Posted by [Patrick Briggs](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/pbriggs) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/using-the-new-error-logging-script-in-filemaker-18) 4 Minute Read #### [Data File Script Steps in FileMaker 18](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/data-file-script-steps-in-filemaker-18) With the development of the data file script steps in FileMaker 18, FileMaker has made it easier remove inefficiencies from your database. The script steps also help streamline workflows and enhance... Posted by [Andrew Bae](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/abae) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/data-file-script-steps-in-filemaker-18) 0 Minute Read #### [How to Build an Alert in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/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... Posted by [Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/how-to-build-an-alert-in-filemaker-16-in-five-minutes) 2 Minute Read #### [How to Add Value to Your FileMaker App using Progressive Lists](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/how-to-add-value-to-your-filemaker-app-using-progressive-lists) One of the more common requests we get when building custom applications is the addition of a progressive value list. A progressive value list is something you may see more often than you... Posted by [Patrick Briggs](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/pbriggs) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/how-to-add-value-to-your-filemaker-app-using-progressive-lists) 1 Minute Read #### [How to Build a Simple Navigation in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/five-minute-filemaker-16-navigation-tutorial) In this vlog, we cover building simple navigation in FileMaker in about five minutes. During this video, you will learn the following key concepts: Using the Top Navigation Layout Part Creating a... Posted by [Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/five-minute-filemaker-16-navigation-tutorial) 3 Minute Read #### [Developing a multilingual FileMaker custom app](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/developing-a-multilingual-filemaker-custom-app) One of the most common design concepts for custom app accessibility is the ability to support multiple languages. Globalization, the practice of making something work in multiple locales, is an... 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