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Hiding Objects    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of an 8 hour intermediate training course
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Certain buttons, fields and other objects don't belong in find mode so hide them when entering find criteria. Complete video set at Thinkific.
Merge Fields in Browse    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of an 8 hour intermediate training course
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001186
Empower users with globals, calculations and scripts to create their own merge or form letters in browse mode. Complete video set at Thinkific.
Modifying Default Fields    Download   Beginner   Bonus File    Version 17
Make Modifying the DefaultFields.xml file easier with this Template
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FileMaker, Inc. includes some non-developer naming conventions in their DefaultFields.xml file. Maybe you like modifying XML grammar. It's not too hard but this file will save you a ton of time and cut down on mistakes. Or, maybe you don't like to use UUID values for unique identifiers and prefer serial numbers like me. This file will export a new DefaultFields.xml file from options specified in fields and popup menus. Try it, it's easy!
New FileMaker 17 Features Blog    Beginner   Video    Version 17
FREE Blog and Video on the new FileMaker 17
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001242
A dozen videos and a blog covering the new FileMaker 17 features.
New Invoice from Customers    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of an 8 hour intermediate training course
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001194
Script variables allow you to move data from one table to another, enabling you to create a new invoice for the current customer in this example. Complete video set at Thinkific.
No Style    Download   Intermediate   Tip File    Version 11
Remove Text Formatting with a Calculation
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FileMaker Pro 7 calculations preserve text formatting from referenced fields -- which can be good and bad. Unfortunately, it is not possible to remove all font characteristics using the Text Formatting functions. Here is a simple formula demonstrating how to remove text formatting including font type, size, style and size. This technique is not necessary in FileMaker 8 using the TextFormatRemove function.
Notes Outta Nowhere    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of a 4 hour tips and tricks training course
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001187
Make a notes field appear out of nowhere without a popover! Complete video set at Thinkific.
Phone Formatting    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of an 8 hour intermediate training course
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001183
Filtering a phone number to a consistent formatting helps users recognize numbers more easily. Complete video set at Thinkific.
Plug-Ins    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of an 8 hour intermediate training course
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001184
Plug-ins extend the ability of FileMaker and are available from a variety of third party manufacturers. Complete video set at Thinkific.
Portal Filtering with Globals    Beginner   Video    Version 12
Part of an 8 hour intermediate training course
databasepros.com/list.php?resource_id=DBPros001192
Filtering portal with input from a global field requires a script trigger. Complete video set at Thinkific.

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