• New FileMaker Go 12

• New themes architecture - Instantly change the look of layouts

• New design capabilities - Gradients, image slicing, borders, object states

• New quick charts - Create charts in a just a few clicks

• Enhanced Container Fields - Drag and drop to store documents, photos, videos, music, and more

We will be raffling off a copy of FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced at each event! Make sure to RSVP as space is limited.

When: Thursday, May 24, 5-7pm

Where: BBB Conference Center, 7668 Kings Point Road, Toledo, Ohio 43617-1551  (conference center entrance in back.)

REGISTER TODAY!

Questions? Contact Daniel Shanahan (419) 367-5236 or daniel [at] newleafdata [dot] com

PLEASE NOTE: ProMedica-Flower Hospital has recently built new conference rooms.  We are no longer meeting on the 8th floor.  Easiest entrance is at the Lake Park side.  More details will be in the upcoming meeting reminder (if you are not on the mailing list, please let me know).

Thanks to Gordon Shewach of Desktop Services for his presentation in May on Shell/Batch scripting with FileMaker Server.

Finally, I am in communication with Bill Kaiser, the FileMaker Inc. Sales Rep for this region, on a date for an official presentation of FileMaker Pro 12 by FileMaker Inc.  Stay tuned!

At our April meeting, Tuesday, April 3, 5-7pm Gordon Shewach of Desktop Services will lead a discussion on how to utilize batch/shell scripting from FileMaker Server. Space is limited so register today!

Topic:
Combine the popularity and availability of MySQL databases and the ease of use of Filemaker Pro.

Description:
With so many people wanting to use the web for hosting their databases and Filemaker Hosting costing a premium, many people are looking at using MySQL databases in conjunction with the ease and simplicity of Filemaker Pro. In the March session, we will be looking at how to combine the popularity and availability of MySQL databases and the ease of use of Filemaker Pro.

Presenters:
Travis Sheaffer and Brent Gnagey.

Register Now.

Tell a friend and win an iPad (not really).
Bring a friend and win a free computer (not really).

1. Pause on Error London has produced twelve FileMaker videos, hosted on YouTube by Campsoftware. These resources are free and cover some hot topics in FileMaker including Virtual Lists, Optimization, FileMaker Go and the Cloud, and internal SQL. Pause On Error is a grassroots conference developed by and for FileMaker developers. You can follow Pause on Facebook and Twitter.

2. Linkedin has several FileMaker groups, including FileMaker Professionals, FileMaker Business Alliance (FBA), FileMaker Optimizers, FileMaker Pro Developers, and FMP Experts.

3. Keep the local FileMaker conversation going at Northwest Ohio FileMaker Pro Users Group (NWOFMPUG) listserv. If you are not part of the listserv, then join now! This is a great place to ask questions and start discussions with local users and developers.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas, please contact me.

Enjoy the holiday/winter season!

We break for the holiday/winter months (Dec, Jan, Feb.) and reconvene in March. We always meet the first Tuesday of the month, from 5-7pm; our schedule for 2012 is as follows:

March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
[summer break for July and August]
September 4
October 2
November 6

Brad Bechstein has secured a meeting room at Flower hospital, so there is no longer a need for a free will offering (previously, we met in a hotel meeting room which was not free). If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Shanahan - daniel@newleafdata.com - 419.367.5236

We will discuss script triggers, a relatively new feature in FileMaker Pro. Script triggers can greatly automate a database and workflow. Our discussion will include demo files you can take with you (bring a flash drive or laptop).

Please RSVP early as space is limited.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.

Tuesday, November 1
5-7pm
Wyngate Hotel in Sylvania, Ohio
RSVP: http://www.fmpug.com/rsvp.php?eventID=1181

Tree Interface; iPad app with pictures of camera

Infinite Hierarchy

Picker window

Book on From Design

Thanks Tom!

RSVP today!

We rent our current meeting space so a free will offering is welcome though not required. I’m currently investigating free meeting spaces for our 2012 meetings.

Finally, help spread the word about our user group. Certainly let other FileMaker users know about the group. FileMaker may also be a great discovery for people storing data in spreadsheets or word processing documents or even people using enterprise systems who need something for smaller projects and/or reporting.