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(9) --- [![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 #### [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) 6 Minute Read #### [The Top 15 FileMaker Features Over 15 years](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/the-top-15-filemaker-features-over-15-years) Recently, our Central Ohio FileMaker User Group (COFMUG) celebrated 15 years of gathering together to network, learn, grow and develop FileMaker. In honor of the milestone, we looked back at the top... Posted by [Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/the-top-15-filemaker-features-over-15-years) 2 Minute Read #### [Determining ROI for your custom application](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/determining-roi-for-your-custom-application) One of the most critical considerations when embarking upon a new custom software development project is the return on investment (ROI) achieved from investing in the project. Quantifying the value... Posted by [Chuck Melton](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/cmelton) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/determining-roi-for-your-custom-application) 3 Minute Read #### [How to Determine the Right Metrics for Meaningful Reporting](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/how-to-determine-the-right-metrics-for-meaningful-reporting) What makes a good metric? In terms of reporting, metrics are simply the values that are assessed. For instance, a monthly sales report might include total sales divided by salesperson. This metric... Posted by [Patrick Briggs](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/pbriggs) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/how-to-determine-the-right-metrics-for-meaningful-reporting) 2 Minute Read #### [Paper Prototyping 101](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/paper-prototyping-101) When developing a new custom application for your team (or refining an existing one), removing a paper process to save time typically becomes one of the goals that you work towards. But, what if I... Posted by [Patrick Briggs](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/pbriggs) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/paper-prototyping-101) 2 Minute Read #### [How to Budget for Custom App Maintenance](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/how-to-budget-for-custom-app-maintenance) Now that you’re armed with an overview of the types of custom app maintenance, it’s time to consider how to budget for the somewhat murky mix of known and unknowns that make up custom application... 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