

I get over 35,000 hits per day and you simply go to. There are hundreds of free tips, tricks, articles and techniques you can download. It's one of the most popular FileMaker websites on the Internet. I also run a popular website called Database Pros. I worked in Claris Technical Support for five years and I was the technical lead for FileMaker Pro for several of those years working with development and other support representatives. When they decided to focus in on the FileMaker product line, they dropped the rest of the products, sold them off and renamed their company to reflect that change. They had other products like MacProject, MacPaint, MacDraw, which you may be familiar with. Claris is the company who owned FileMaker before FileMaker Incorporated. I started out my FileMaker career working at Claris Technical Support. At the time of this recording, though, there was no FileMaker 11 Certification Exam but I'm sure I'll take it when it comes available and hopefully I'll pass it. It's hundreds of questions on all kinds of things from FileMaker Server to FileMaker Pro to scripting to relationships and all that stuff.

So anybody passing this has passed a rigorous test. I'm currently certified for FileMaker 7, 8, 9 and 10 and it's a rigorous test developed by FileMaker Incorporated to show whether you're a good developer or not. I've been developing and training exclusively with FileMaker Pro for two decades. I want you to feel confident the techniques taught in this tutorial will help you become a successful FileMaker developer. My name is John Mark Osborne and I want to tell you a little bit about myself so you know an expert is teaching you about FileMaker. If you’d like to consider another program that could better fit your needs, here are 10 FileMaker Pro alternatives. However, FileMaker Pro also has its cons, like glitches when loading, licensing costs that add up quickly, and a less user-friendly interface than some other platforms on the market. And since it imports CSV and XML files and connects with SQL data, you can incorporate work you’ve already completed. Thankfully, no-code app builders like FileMaker Pro (now Claris FileMaker Pro) can help your business create an app in just a few steps, whether you need help tracking inventory or organizing projects.įileMaker Pro touts drag-and-drop features, built-in templates, and the ability to create and run apps on both Windows and macOS. In fact, once you tally up the total people hours and technology expenses required to create an app, software development can cost you anywhere between $50,000 and $250,000, according to Uptech. It’s an expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating task you have to turn over to an expert when you wish you could do it yourself. The parts you need might be pricey, but it’s often the costs of the mechanic’s labor that really add up.īuilding an app for your business is like getting your car fixed, especially if you have no idea how to code.
