While many developers today use Script Triggers to validate their fields, there is an old school method that performs this task.  There are many types of validation that can be added to your data entry with only a few simple clicks in field options.

If you are using FileMaker Server 13…then you can easily setup a Survey or Registration web page that fills information directly into your FileMaker database… without any programming. The trick is to get the browser to “auto-login” to a WebDirect page. This video will walk you through the process of setting this up. This video also shows you how to hide the toolbar and the menu bar…so the user cannot “see” they are in FileMaker. Very Cool!!!

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How to Build a Launcher File

Launcher files are easy to make, and can be very helpful when giving your users access to their database. Rather then having them worry about server IP’s you can make a simple, small FileMaker file that will automatically launch the user into their database system.

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This video continues the conversation on how to increase your database performance with simultaneous users. There are new tips and tricks to clean up your layouts and scripts, quicken your database, and some neat new features in FM Starting Point 4.

Richard Carlton Consulting, Inc. provides customized database development services for business, government, and non-profit organizations. Our core competency is FileMaker Pro, where we hold FileMaker’s highest certifications. With a team of 27 staff, we are capable of deploying both small and large solutions for a wide variety of customers. We service all modern versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Go (for the iPad and iPhone). We also deploy FileMaker databases to the web, and offer PHP/Web Development, iOS Programming, FileMaker Server Support, and Hosting Services.

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Connecting external drivers license readers or credit card scanners is a snap with FileMaker. Watch this video for more information.

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An overview on how to set and adjust the sales tax rate in your copy of FM Starting Point, specifically in Invoices.

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Richard Carlton Consulting, Inc. provides customized database development services for business, government, and non-profit organizations. Our core competency is FileMaker Pro, where we hold FileMaker’s highest certifications. With a team of 27 staff, we are capable of deploying both small and large solutions for a wide variety of customers. We service all modern versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Go (for the iPad and iPhone). We also deploy FileMaker databases to the web, and offer PHP/Web Development, iOS Programming, FileMaker Server Support, and Hosting Services.

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Knowing the right mix of FileMaker products to purchase is the first step to deploying a successful solution. Most organizations typically need FileMaker Pro, with some additional FileMaker Go clients, and a handful of WebDirect clients.

Watch this video to get a better understand of the pros and cons of the each of FileMaker Inc’s product offerings… to begin to strategize on how you want to deploy these with your team.

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Richard Carlton Consulting, Inc. provides customized database development services for business, government, and non-profit organizations. Our core competency is FileMaker Pro, where we hold FileMaker’s highest certifications. With a team of 27 staff, we are capable of deploying both small and large solutions for a wide variety of customers. We service all modern versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Go (for the iPad and iPhone). We also deploy FileMaker databases to the web, and offer PHP/Web Development, iOS Programming, FileMaker Server Support, and Hosting Services.

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Get an overview of what audit logs are and how you can implement them into your copy of FM Starting Point.

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FileMaker 13 offers many new capabilities and features that did not exist in FileMaker 9. These include faster performance and communication with FileMaker Server, new Themes and Styles, Document Management, and mobile accessibility. There is also added security improvement (point-to-point data encryption and Encryption At Rest), plus the added benefit of FileMaker support. Contact Richard Carlton Consulting, Inc. today to upgrade your solution!
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Get an overview of using PHP pages to connect PayPal to FileMaker… to allow for easy management and sales of products and services.  This requires the use of FileMaker Server, and is a bit advanced, but the upside is a major labor saving in not double entering order data into your database.