When a user selects a value from a drop-down list, FileMaker’s expected behaviour is to move the cursor automatically to the next field (or object) in the tab order. If that field also has a drop-down list attached, this will have the effect of activating the list. Under normal circumstances, this is fine and even …
Jeff England is a FileMaker developer and owner of Neb’s Fun World, an indoor amusement park located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Using the FileMaker httpspost function, combined with Twilio, he sends information-rich text messages directly from FileMaker, and will show you how, too.
...This post is about the progress tracker design pattern. A progress tracker is a user interface pattern that breaks down a multi-step process into parts in order to simplify it for the user. Buttons are easy to create in FileMaker, but what if you want a custom shape and don’t have Photoshop? Here are step-by-step …
There are some details that, if left unattended, can detract from a good user experience. Learn about some things you can do to make your solution look more polished and professional.
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