Estimated Time To Read This: 15 – 24 minutes       The third and – promise – final part on script parameters exploits the option of triggering the script using a parameter stored within the solution. For those not having the pleasure to read the first two parts, but want to have some clue on what might have been discussed, here is a short summary: One of the exciting new features in FileMaker Pro 7 is the option to use a script parameter. A parameter can be associated with the button that triggers the ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 6 – 10 minutes       Among the hundreds of new features and functions in FileMaker Pro 7 is a brand new security model. At the heart of this new model is a new account and privilege management module consisting of Accounts, Passwords, Privilege Sets and Extended Privileges. This Isn’t Your Father’s FileMaker Since the early days of FileMaker, there have been passwords. For security, that’s all there was in fact. With FileMaker 7, passwords still exist (and ... Read More

Estimated Time To Read This: 5 – 8 minutes       Just over 8 years ago, we announced the new features of a just-released FileMaker Pro v3.0. This past March saw the introduction of FileMaker Pro 7. In comparison, FileMaker Pro 7 boasts more new features over version 6 than version 3 did over 2. As if new features weren’t enough, many developers are also finding themselves grappling with a paradigm shift in how to think about databases. Some changes, and the ... Read More