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Design Caucus submissions due Monday Aug 25th
Design Caucus submissions due Monday Aug 25th
08/21/2008
Would you like your FileMaker work reviewed in the next SmallCo Design Caucus? Read on...
The Design Caucus returns Thursday, August 28th at 3 pm Eastern Time (UTC - 4). Our theme is "New Beginnings," and we'd like to see how you redesigned the first screen of an application.
Perhaps your app starts with a list view, but you found a better way to sort or filter that list so that the most important new records are visible. Maybe you've implemented a dashboard to replace that crusty old main menu. Or you might have implemented session variables, to return users to the same screen they last visited. If you'd like to show your work off to a hundred close friends, and to many others who watch the recording of the caucus online, here's what to do:
1. Send a one-sentence summary of who uses this application, and for what. In a second sentence, describe the tasks that people want to do first thing in their workday. Succinctness and clarity count!
2. Give us two screenshots, one from BEFORE the redesign of your New Beginning, and one from AFTER. By sending these images, you give us the right to show the screens in the caucus. Make sure you have your clients' permission..
Put this all in an email with the subject "New Beginnings", and email it to caucus@smallco.net by Monday Aug. 25th. Make sure to tell us who you are and where you work, and give us a phone number or Skype address to reach you. We will select six entries to review in the Design Caucus, and we'll notify the winning entrants by Wednesday evening at 6 pm Eastern Time.
We'll spend the caucus reviewing these six entries, and at the end we'll vote for the Best New Beginnings in 3 categories:
1. Best Bang for the Buck: the smallest change that afforded the biggest improvement for the user.
2. More Than Skin Deep: the layout redesign that best expresses the user's world.
3. Why Didn't I Think Of That?: the most creative re-thinking of an app's first screen.
This caucus is sure to be a lot of fun! Hope you can join us, and I look forward to your submissions!
Albert
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Albert Harum-Alvarez
Small Company
http://smallco.net
Autumn in New York, February in Florida: The Design Master Class
http://smallco.net/designservices
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.com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator 4.36 With New Bento to Fil...
.com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator 4.36 With New Bento to FileMaker Pro Migration Feature
08/13/2008
Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator 4.36 With New Bento to FileMaker Pro Migration Feature
.com Solutions Inc. announces the immediate availability of FmPro Migrator 4.36, which was previously announced at the FileMaker DevCon 2008 in Phoenix, July 13 - 17, 2008. FmPro Migrator 4.36 includes a new Bento to FileMaker migration feature for converting Bento Libraries, data and Forms into FileMaker Pro database files. This new Bento conversion feature is compatible with FileMaker Pro 7, 8 and 9 database files. Bento users can easily convert existing Bento databases into secure, multi-user, cross-platform FileMaker Pro solutions.
Even though Bento only runs on Mac OS X Leopard, FmPro Migrator is able to perform the migration process on either Mac OS X (10.3 or higher) or Windows. FmPro Migrator directly reads the database structure, data, relationships and forms within the contents of any Bento backup file to perform the migration. Users merely need to drag and drop the Bento backup file onto FmPro Migrator to start the migration process.
FileMaker developers can quickly prototype new solutions using the stylish look and feel of the built-in Bento themes. Bento can be used to speed development with quick prototyping of GUI interfaces due to its auto-alignment of fields and labels. Developers can spend less time moving, aligning, or colorizing objects and let Bento perform this tedious work automatically. Need to change a form to use a different theme? Just change the theme for any of your Bento forms, create a Bento backup file, and drag & drop the new backup file onto FmPro Migrator. FmPro Migrator will then instantly read the Bento backup file and convert all the Bento forms into new FileMaker Pro layouts. The new layouts can either be manually copied from FmPro Migrator to FileMaker Pro, or copied in an automated manner using FmPro Migrator Developer Edition using QuicKeys/WinAutomation scripts.
FmPro Migrator Developer Edition includes all the features of FmPro Migrator, but also includes FileMaker Table Consolidation, and automation of the relationship and layout creation process on Mac OS X and Windows.
FmPro Migrator’s Bento to FileMaker Conversion Features Include:
• Bento Form to FileMaker Layout Conversion - FmPro Migrator builds a new FileMaker layout for each user-defined form within the Bento database. Each layout is created to match the theme used on the original Bento form. Field labels are arranged to the left of each field, with the original field background color and text font.
• Related URL/Email/Media Tables - Within Bento, user-defined Libraries are stored as individual tables within a SQLite database file. These tables may contain columns referencing related tables containing URLs, email addresses, Mac OS X file paths and media file paths. FmPro Migrator captures and recreates these related tables and relationships within the FileMaker Pro database file. The related records for URL, IM and Email lists are displayed within portals on the new FileMaker Pro layout.
• Data Transfer - Clicking a single transfer button in FmPro Migrator transfers the data stored within each individual table from Bento into the new FileMaker Pro database.
• Counter and Auto-Enter SN Fields - Bento includes user-defined Counter and hidden Primary Key fields which are converted into FileMaker Pro Auto-Enter SN# fields. The Auto-Enter Next Value parameter is automatically read from the Bento SQLite database file for creation of the new field within the FileMaker Pro database. Each of these field creation attributes are automatically created by pasting the table definitions from FmPro Migrator into FileMaker Pro Advanced.
• Quickly Prototype Professional-Looking FileMaker Layouts with Bento - FileMaker developers can quickly prototype new solutions using the stylish look and feel of the built-in Bento themes. Bento can be used to speed development with quick prototyping of GUI interfaces due to its auto-alignment of fields and labels.
• Upsize Bento Databases to FileMaker Pro - Upgrading Bento databases to FileMaker Pro provides enhancements to performance, cross-platform compatibility, ScriptMakerTM scripting, security and multi-user capabilities. Up to 9 users can share a single file using FileMaker Pro 9 peer to peer networking, which is expandable to 250 FileMaker Pro client users when using FileMaker Server or 100 web users when using FileMaker Server Advanced.
Existing FmPro Migrator customers can upgrade to FmPro Migrator 4.36 at no charge. The single-user licensing includes a copy of FmPro Migrator for both Mac OS X (Universal Binary) and Windows platforms. FmPro Migrator customers may upgrade to FmPro Migrator Developer Edition for $100.
A functional demo version of FmPro Migrator may be downloaded from http://www.fmpromigrator.com/downloads/demo_software/index.html#fmpro_migrator_demo
For more info please see: http://www.fmpromigrator.com/products/fmpro_migrator
About .com Solutions Inc.
.com Solutions Inc. develops multi-platform graphical applications supporting FileMaker, Bento, Oracle, MySQL, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, OpenBase, PostgreSQL, FrontBase and Revolution developers. FmPro Script Diff, compares and edits FileMaker ScriptMaker scripts, FmPro Layout Diff, compares FileMaker Layouts. FmPro Migrator ( www.fmpromigrator.com ) converts FileMaker databases to and from FileMaker.
*** Note: FmPug members receive a 15% discount for all products from .com Solutions Inc. Please log in to see the discount code in your member area. ***
FREE - eX Biz Tracker V2.0 from Excelisys, Inc.
FREE - eX Biz Tracker V2.0 from Excelisys, Inc.
08/04/2008
ANNC] - FREE - eX Biz Tracker V2.0 from Excelisys, Inc.
EXCELISYS, INC., (www.excelisys.com) a database solution and consulting organization specializing in quality custom database application design, development, and consulting for LAN, WAN, and Web deployments is proud announce a new release of the eX BizTracker, Version 2.0!
Excelisys, Inc., a leader in the FileMaker community since 2001, rose to new heights when they were hired by FileMaker, Inc. in 2004 to create a solution that would utilize the power of the new FileMaker Pro 7 format to afford FileMaker, Inc. customers and developers alike an inside look into how to build something sleek and solid for their clients and/or their own use. To fulfill FileMaker's request, Excelisys created the FileMaker Business Tracker and the rest, as they say, is history. With over 50,000 downloads and a continued growing customer base of satisfied users, Excelisys recognized - "We have something here!".
The FileMaker Business Tracker is still one of the hottest free templates available for download. Developers and end-users find the GUI and feature-set very attractive, as it offers their clients and employers an advantage in building intuitive custom solutions. http://www.excelisys.com/web/downloads/fmp-bus-tracker.php
Excelisys made much needed improvements to the FileMaker Business Tracker and released their own version in 2006 called the Excelisys Business Tracker and Business Tracker Pro; incorporating the use of the Web viewer engine, a better multi-user foundation, tweaked report interface, AP and AR modules, and several other foundational enhancements.
So for 2008, hold on to your keyboard cause Excelisys plans on giving something more by taking something away from the Excelisys Biz Tracker...
The run-down of new features added to the eX Biz Tracker:
* Solid multi-user foundation supports easy expansion
* Dynamically built navigation interface based on user privileges
* Home screen with quick view of invoices and products in need of re-ordering
* Familiar BACK and FWD controls behave just like in a web browser
* Advanced multi-sorting of lists and portals
* Dynamic re-sizing of layouts; objects stretch to fit
* Track customers, products and invoices with basic inventory control
* Unlimited locations, phone and email addresses per company/contact
* Contact import takes a flat file and parses it for proper normalization
* Automatic phone number formatting based on country
* Integrated web viewer displays published product info without leaving the solution
* Processed invoices are automatically locked down to prevent unauthorized editing
* Integration with NRGship software provides a complete fulfillment solution
* Track shipment status over the internet
* Tracks payments against invoices and automatically calculates profit
* Email PDF invoices directly to customers
* Extensive use of helpful Tooltips throughout
* Powerful report engine with report preview
* Demonstration data can easily be cleared out
What we are taking away...
THE LOCK-DOWN! The Excelisys Business Tracker is now Unlocked and absolutely FREE!
To find out more - go here: http://www.excelisys.com/web/exfiles/ex-biz-tracker.php
Excelisys Contact:
Christo Lowe
866-592-9235
(574) 273-5805
christo@excelisys.com
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©2008 Excelisys, Inc., All rights reserved. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
FMPug Survey
FMPug Survey
07/31/2008
After an absolutely fantastic DevCon we want to ask for a few minutes of your time to help us plan for the coming year and to develop new programs and activities. We are also very interested in what you think about the Developer Conference. We have a lot of new members, and we want to be sure we are adequately serving them as well as continuing to serve our longer tenured members and the community at large as well.
We invite everyone to take the survey using the link provided below.
Please be honest and frank in your responses. This way we can ensure that our future programs and development is targeted correctly. Remember, we are here because of you, for you and for the community at large.
I look forward to your responses.
Plug-in directory now open for business
Plug-in directory now open for business
05/19/2008
Orlando, FL - May 19 2008 - Plug-in directory now open for business
http://www.fmpug.com/resourcedirectory.php
One of the brilliant aspects of FileMaker as an application is that it can be shaped, molded and/or morphed into a solution that meets the needs of countless companies, across a myriad of industries. At its most fundamental level, FileMaker is what you make of it; it serves as the foundational building block to your solution.
Most would agree a strong foundation is an absolutely essential facet to building a robust solution. But often times the key to getting your solution to “sing” isn’t about FileMaker at all. It’s implementing products that work with FileMaker to expand its structural capabilities.
These products, better known as plug-ins, have a broad range of applications — integration, migration, separation, optimization, oversight, security, etc— the list is ever changing and expanding to meet the needs of the community.
Taking our cue from The Everything Reference this newly opened section of the FMPug Resource Directory outlines a host of manufacturers who develop and maintain some of the most widely utilized plug-ins in the FileMaker industry. It’s through these companies (and your brilliant skills as a developer) that your clients’ wish list can become a reality. Instead of the generic listing by plug-in name or company we decided to use the format that has been so successful in The Everything Reference and break the plug-ins down by category. So if you are looking for an audit logging, credit card processing, email sending , quickbooks linking, remote script triggering plug-in... we have you covered.
All listings include; Supported Platform, FileMaker Version Support, Server Side Compatibility, Leopard Compatibility & Vista Compatibility. Also if the vendor is part of the FMPug discount program you will see a "Save" tag and in the run-up to Devcon '08 we have listed all vendors that will be present in the showcase. More data is being added to include detailed product description, screenshots (if applicable).
[ A CALL TO PLUG-IN MANUFACTURERS ]
Are you updating your product line for DevCon '08? Are you planning on releasing new plug-ins at DevCon '08? We are working on The Everything Reference Edition 2 for release at DevCon '08 and want to ensure we have the most up to date product information available. Please get in touch if you are not listed in the plug-in directory or if you are making changes.
A new article is available for you to download
A new article is available for you to download
05/19/2008
Custom Web Publishing (CWP) carries with it inherent vulnerabilities for the exposure of any credentials a user enters into a browser’s credentials dialog box. As a result, developers likely should follow a restrictive policy for these credentials. Circumstances and attendant adverse impact will vary from situation to situation. The bottom line however is this: CWP credentials are subject to being intercepted and retained without any warning to users and without any knowledge that a breach has occurred.
Many thanks to Steven Blackwell for writing this article and choosing to publish it through FMPug.
http://www.fmpug.com/members_download.php?filename=credentialexposureincwp.pdf&free=true
DevCon 2008 Free Conference Pass Drawing & More
DevCon 2008 Free Conference Pass Drawing & More
05/06/2008
You read the announcements, you voted on our poll and now the time has come to announce who's heading to DevCon courtesy of that old pot-bellied Uncle whose kisses are always too slobbery, Uncle FMPug.
See the HTML version at http://www.fmpug.com/devcon.php
When we devised the contest, it was our hope that a handful of members would weave a tale or two worth reading. As time marched forward, entries flooded in, ending in a grand total of 358 contestants! Never anticipated were the number of entrants who embraced their inner-author and spun tales worthy of news rack magazine glory. Whittling down these fantastic fables took an entire Sunday afternoon and entirely too many refills of caffeinated Mango Iced Tea. Methodically, 358 was reduced to 70, and lastly, in honor of FileMaker 9, down to the top 9 contestants. That's when the hard times grew even harder. Hopped-up on fruity tea and armed with boldly colored Sharpie markers, the stories were dissected, debated, disputed and ranked from five, down to three, and finally, the winner was chosen.
Congratulations, Martha Zink, the winner of the free conference pass to the 2008 DevCon! Well done!
After a long arduous journey, read how Martha and FileMaker have rekindled the romance in their lives. A truly motivating tale of hardship and relational perseverance!
Read Martha's entry at http://fmpug.com/members_download.php? filename=devconpass_winner.pdf&free=true
Now wait, don't leave yet, we're not quite done
After reading these stories, it was unanimously decided to pay homage to these top tale tellers, to reward them for their time, their effort and their outpouring of support for FMPug. Good ole Uncle FMPug has decided to reach deep into his leisure suit pockets and dole out some dough for the four runners-up. Each of the Top 5 contestants will be awarded some of Uncle Pug's hard-earned dough to help with those pesky DevCon expenses. Spend your winnings in the showcase, at the hotel (bar), at the spa (bar, check), at the (lobby) bar, at the pool (bar), at one of the restaurant (bars), or maybe perhaps the mini-bar --- the choice is yo! urs, we certainly would never attempt to sway your decision. Each stor y is fantastic, not to mention fantastical, and guarantees an entertaining read. So take a moment to take-in what some creative FMPuggers have written.
2nd Place, Larry Schultz (http://fmpug.com/members_download.php? filename=devconpass_grooveback.pdf&free=true)
Prize: $400 USD
Read the laugh-out-loud ranked ranting from Larry, who like Stella, is gunning to get his groove back...at DevCon. This is a guy who openly refuses to let age (or ! arthritis) stand in his way when it comes to rocking-out like an aged hipster on the drums. Keep your eyes peeled attendees, you'll read how to find Larry at DevCon
he'll be the guy in the corridor chanting about feet and a pug. Great stuff!
3rd Place, Bob Shockey (http://fmpug.com/members_download.php? filename=devconpass_guynoir.pdf&free=true)
Prize: $300 USD
Read Bob's tongue- and-cheek tribute to FileMaker and little known Film Noir star Dominique LePortal , a story worthy of the hard-boiled dean of detective fiction, the late great Dashiell Hammett
4th Place, Ken Newell (http://fmpug.com/members_download.php? filename=devconpass_pugpimp.pdf&free=true)
Prize: $200 USD
Read Ken's open and honest Top 10 reasons why he is the #1, uncontested, never to be challenged, king of all Pug Pimps! Where is this m! an's Pimp cup?!
5th Place, Kate Lee (http://fmpug.com/members_download.php? filename=devconpass_inutero.pdf&free=true)
Prize: $100 USD
Read the sweet pleadings from this yet to be named, still in utero author whose days and nights are filled with visions of FileMaker-covered sugarplums. This little one has skills!
Important note, please read: Sinc e this promotion revolves around DevCon it's about helping people get to DevCon and (now) supporting members while they're at DevCon -- the prize money will be awarded to all runners-up (2nd 5th Place) at the FMPug DevCon booth. That means (in plain English) you must be in attendance of DevCon (or at least be at the hotel during DevCon) to grab the loot. The winning contestants will be required to notify FMPug of their decision to attend DevCon by June 1st, 2008.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY ENTRANTS -- #6 THROUGH #9 (http://fmpug.com/members_download.php? filename=devconpass_notable.pdf&free=true)
With so many witty entries, it's only right to share their clever eloquence with the masses. We've gone ahead and also posted the remaining contestant entries RANKED 6-9 (again, in homage to FileMaker 9). We can't emphasize their entertainment value enough go have a quick read of these stories, they're chock-full of chuckles!
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM
AND $200-OFF DEVCON REGISTRATION
The deadline is fast approaching
..don't forget to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Discount for DevCon that's $200 w! orth of savings provided by Advisor Media!! - http://events.advisor.com/cff0807p.nsf/w/main
A hearty congratulations to our winners! Again, we thank each and every member who took the time to register for this contest. With so many great entries, our decisions were made difficult, but down-right fun! Thank you for taking the time to make us contemplate and moreover
laugh!
http://www.fmpug.com/members_download.php?filename=credentialexposureincwp.pdf&free=true
Head to DevCon for $99 (DEVCON PASS 7-DAY NOTIFICATION)
Head to DevCon for $99 (DEVCON PASS 7-DAY NOTIFICATION)
04/24/2008
Only 7 days left to enter the FMPug drawing to win a full conference pass to this year’s DevCon being held in Phoenix, AZ!
That’s right, for the cost of membership to the FMPug network (beginning at $99 USD), you could be the lucky winner of a full conference pass to the 2008 DevCon AND begin to take full advantage of all that FMPug has to offer.
In addition to all the fantastic existing FMPug benefits, members who’ll be attending DevCon can expect:
unprecedented show-only discounts with exhibitors,
the opportunity to pick-up a free copy of “The Everything Reference”, Edition Two
and the chance to win a brand new Apple MacBook Air -- the world's thinnest notebook to hit the market
All members whose membership is current from April 1 through July 2008 will automatically receive an extra entry to win the MacBook. Do the math -- that's 4 times the chances to win! And if that is not enough, we plan to expand those opportunities at DevCon as well! Offering members the chance to win this great piece of technology is just another way to show how much we "cAir". (Never fear, FMPug has some surprises lined-up those non-attendees as well.)
There’s no doubt the benefits of FMPug membership are growing everyday, come see why thousands of developers find FMPug to truly be a developer’s best friend – check us out at FMPug.com!
Register Today for the 2008 Full Conference Pass to DevCon**
Step 1.1) Join FMPug. If you’re already a member, you can just ignore this step all together and skip right to the story telling
Step 1.2) Stop by http://www.fmpug.com/devcon.php , take our DevCon poll letting us know your thoughts and opinions on DevCon 2008 attendance. What’s compelling or dissuading you from attending this year, we want to know where you stand and why. Simply use the Additional Feedback area provided to share your poignant story as to why you should be our 2008 winner
Step 2) Send an email to myreasons@FMPug.com with a Subject line that reads “I think I should receive this free pass because..”
**THE SMALL PRINT. PLEASE NOTE: Must be present to win. Registration open to active FMPug members only. To remain eligible, all members must remains in active standing from April through July 2008. Expired members will ineligible to win. Lapsed membership will automatically forfeit additional MacBook drawing entries**
Be creative, the competition is fierce. Originality and ingenuity are down-right encouraged. The more attention-grabbing the reason(s), the greater your chances of swinging the judges your way! (Then again, our judges have been swayed by high quality doggie biscuits in the past – so there’s really no telling!)
But don't ponder on your poignancy too much – the deadline for registrations is April 30th! The drawing will take place May 4th, with the winner being formally announced the following day. Keep in mind, all non-winners will still have time to take part in the Advisor Early-Bird Discount and save $200 off registration.
We look forward to reading all your eloquent entries! As a reminder, you have to be an active member of FMPug through the end of DevCon (July 2008) to be eligible, so make sure to double check your FMPug Member Homepage for your renewal date!
Cheers
The FMPug Team
FMPug - A Developer's Best Friend
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, With over 1200 members strong, FMPug is fast becoming the world's leading resource for professionals who utilize FileMaker in their day-to-day activities. Winner of the 2005 Mad Dog PR Award & two FileMaker Excellence Awards, FMPug has created one of the first truly virtual communities with FileMaker as its focus. Continually updating and evolving to meet the ever-growing needs of its member base; FMPug prides itself on promoting and elevating the community of FileMaker professionals to new heights. Membership opportunities with are open to anyone and everyone interested in FileMaker.
[ANN] FM::NEXUS RELEASES INSPECTOR 2.0
[ANN] FM::NEXUS RELEASES INSPECTOR 2.0
04/08/2008
FM::NEXUS RELEASES INSPECTOR 2.0
- Complete Database Analysis Tool Tracks Multiple Projects And Helps Developers Build Better FileMaker Solutions -
- Now Optimized For FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced -
OAKLAND, Calif., April 8, 2008 –- FM::Nexus, the company committed to helping FileMaker developers build better solutions, today announced the release and immediate availability of Inspector™ 2.0. Now, developers building FileMaker Pro 9 databases can use Inspector's extended design reports, threaded XML parsing, RedDots™ repair reporting and dozens of other features to analyze, organize and optimize their database development in real-time.
New features in FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced supported by Inspector 2.0 include the FileMaker Pro 9 Database Design Report (DDR), Script Groups, Conditional Formatting Calculations, and ESS tables. Inspector 2.0 also continues to support FileMaker Pro 8.x Advanced.
Inspector 2.0 also improves database version comparisons with real-time progress information, adds 'instant search' for layout objects, enhances user interface and documentation, and builds on the product's history as a 'must have tool'. Inspector's legacy has been the ability to quickly and easily show where problems exist in a database during the development process.
'Inspector has helped thousands of FileMaker developers create better solutions,' explained Vincenzo Menanno, founder and president of FM::Nexus. 'We're thrilled to offer Inspector 2.0 as a fully optimized version for development of FileMaker Pro 9 solutions, with several improvements based on feedback from independent consultants and teams of FileMaker developers.'
[ANN] The DevCon Scheduler is back for 2008. Stay informed, on-time an...
[ANN] The DevCon Scheduler is back for 2008. Stay informed, on-time and on-track!
03/28/2008
Orlando, FL – 27 March 2007
The DevCon Scheduler is back for 2008. Stay informed, on-time and on-track!
http://www.fmpug.com/devcon
FMPug.com, the leading FileMaker-centric networking community unveiled their 2008 DevCon Scheduler today; marking the follow-up to the successful introduction made in 2007. The Scheduler enables any/all attendees the ability to see the entire conference schedule, including all applicable details and a snapshot of the conference wing’s floor plan directly on their respective web-enabled device. Last year the Scheduler was targeting attendees with the then newly launched Apple iPhone, however this year the interface has been redesigned to look its best on any web-enabled device. As it relates to the redesign and bringing all web-enabled devices in to the fold, Andy Gaunt, Founder of FMPug.com had this to add:
“My personal love affair/bias toward the iPhone aside, I wanted to ensure the Scheduler could be successfully utilized and look equally ‘cool’ on any web-enabled device. After all, we can’t play favorites when it comes to keeping these attendees organized, on-time and heading in the right direction.”
Andy went onto explain that all attendees will be able to view the schedules and floorplan, however an additional feature has been added for members of FMPug which allows them to log-in and record their personal schedule of conference sessions.
“We had to add something a little extra special for our members. Using the assigned code from their FMPug Member Page, they’ll be able to log-in once, bookmark that page and maintain their entire schedule for conference sessions. Registrations, overviews, lunches, and dinners will be available at their finger tips without the need to dig through page after page of information or cut and paste applicable details to their respective calendar program.”
FMPug fully expects the Scheduler to once again be well-received by the attendees. Andy concluded:
“It was simply incredible to see the number of people last year wandering around DevCon studying their Scheduler. Between the email announcements, its honorable mention by FileMaker Corporate during the keynote presentation and attendee word-of-mouth, we were thrilled to witness its success first-hand! I knew I would be bringing it back with a vengeance for 2008. With the growing success of the iPhone and the great feedback received from people who actually used the Scheduler, I fully expect to double the number of attendees roaming around studying it intensely! It will be exciting to see.”
FMPug’s 2008 DevCon Scheduler is available to everyone and anyone who might be attending DevCon, simply visit http://www.fmpug.com/devcon. Details on how-to take advantage of the personalized scheduling feature (available only to members of the FMPug community) will be posted on the FMPug Member Homepage. The DevCon Schdeuler is powered by FileMaker Server 9 Advanced and coded using the FileMaker PHP API.
Meet Your (potential) Macbook Air
Just announced at this year's MacWorld, the MacBook Air is the world's thinnest notebook on the market. Perfect for that long flight, presenting to clients or just lazing on the sofa. What better way to show how we "cair" about our membership than offering you the chance to win this great piece of technology (you must be an active member and present at DevCon to be eligible to win).
Infrastructure for FMPug.com is provided by our friends at dbdom.com who provide dedicated FileMaker, Web & Email Servers for FMPug.com. dbdom.com is just one of many FMPug discount providers offering members savings on their products.
The 2008 FileMaker Developer’s Conference will be held in Phoenix, AZ from July 13-17. Please visit http://filemaker.com/developers/devcon for details and registration.
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida - DnG Design & Development’s FMPug.com is fast becoming the world’s leading resource for developers & users who utilize FileMaker in their day-to-day activities. Winner of the 2005 Mad Dog PR Award & two FileMaker Excellence Awards, FMPug has created one of the first truly virtual communities with FileMaker as its focus. Continually updating its benefit offerings to meet the ever-growing needs of its member base, FMPug prides itself on offering membership opportunities to anyone & everyone interested in FileMaker.
FMPug.com – A Developer’s Best Friend
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For information: http://www.fmpug.com or
Contact: info@fmpug.com
Phone: (407) 810-4722
DevCon Women of FileMaker Lunch
DevCon Women of FileMaker Lunch
03/28/2008
It's that time of year - we're planning the Women of FileMaker get together for DevCon. It is tentatively scheduled for noon on Monday, July 14th, and is open to any female attendee (sorry, guys). It is being hosted by AppleSauce Productions, dbVisionWorks, possible Solutions, and Cross Platform Solutions.
If you're interested in meeting other women who develop and work in FileMaker, please R.S.V.P. to Joyce Lillemon Boschert directly (joyce@databasesandtraining.com). There's no charge for the lunch, just an opportunity to talk to women who enjoy FileMaker as much as you do.
Feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested.
possible SOLUTIONS, Inc., NY, USA Teams Up With possible SOLUTIONS, Au...
possible SOLUTIONS, Inc., NY, USA Teams Up With possible SOLUTIONS, Australia in Developing School Automation Suite, a Group of Online Software Programs for School Districts in FileMaker® 9
02/16/2008
Aileen Silver, President of possible SOLUTIONS, Inc. with offices in New York and Monroe, NY is pleased to announce its professional association with possible SOLUTIONS, Australia, owned by Glenn Singleton. possible SOLUTIONS, Australia is an independent consulting company specializing in FileMaker Pro®, associated applications and Windows networks.
Glenn's expertise and overall outlook on life adds a great deal to the creation of solutions that will help people and business succeed. He has over 35 years of computer experience with 8 years highly devoted to developing FileMaker solutions. Utilizing his extensive knowledge of programming and his creative applications of software to solve business challenges, Glenn surpasses his clients' expectations.
His creation of free software for autistic children is just an indication of the diversity of his interests. I am glad that I will be working with him on a continuous basis.
School Automation Suite solutions are online software for:
o Field Trip Forms and Tracking
o Job Postings and Application Processing
o Course Approvals and Disbursements
o Substitute Teacher Notifications
o Student Discipline Reporting
Visit our website to test drive our programs and see screen shots of each program.
If you have clients that are school districts, contact us for exciting co-marketing opportunities!
For More Information Contact:
Aileen Silver, President
http://www.possiblesolutions.com
mailto:info@possiblesolutions.com
Phone: 845-783-4276
Glenn Singleton, Proprietor
http://www.possiblesolutions.com.au
mailto:glenn@possiblesolutions.com.au
FMPug Newsletter February 2008 - Feel the love this valentine's!
FMPug Newsletter February 2008 - Feel the love this valentine's!
02/14/2008
The February newsletter is now available for you to read. So grab a cup of something, sit back and enjoy.
FMDiff offers 10% discount to FMPug members
FMDiff offers 10% discount to FMPug members
02/14/2008
FMDiff joins the FMPug Vendor Network. Welcome Winfried and we thank you for your support of the FileMaker community. - FMPug members save 10%
FMDiff is a developer tool that should be in everyone's FileMaker toolbox. If your solution suddenly exhibits strange behavior, how do you find out what happened to the files? How much time would you have to invest?
With FMDiff the basic test is done within minutes. Simply compare your backup or "Good Clone" against the solution. You immediately can tell whether anything has changed and where, either due to human or hardware error.
FMDiff compares your current solution against a previous one (or a Clone) and reports the differences. For the first time it is now possible to verify that the internal file structure (tables, fields, relations, etc.) is the same as at the time of delivery. This is especially important for sensitive areas like accounting or healthcare.
To access the discount code just log in to your member home page.
FMPug Does It With Flair!
FMPug Does It With Flair!
01/17/2008
Are you planning on going to DevCon 2008? We are already gearing up for this years annual FileMaker Developer Conference in Phoenix, Arizona and wanted to let you know the first of the FMPug giveaways is now official.
Meet Your (potential) Macbook Air
Just announced at this year's MacWorld, the MacBook Air is the world's thinnest notebook on the market. Perfect for that long flight, presenting to clients or just lazing on the sofa. What better way to show how we "cair" about our membership than offering you the chance to win this great piece of technology.
FMPug - A look back at 2007 and a look forward to 2008
FMPug - A look back at 2007 and a look forward to 2008
01/03/2008
Well...2007 was certainly a busy year for us here at FMPug and we wanted to take a little moment to share some of our highlights with you, our membership and readers.
We also want to share with you some of what we have been busy working on behind the scenes for 2008.
So please, take a load off, grab a drink of something and join us on a journey through 2007 and into 2008.
DataExperience, Inc. BootCamp runs for 11 days
DataExperience, Inc. BootCamp runs for 11 days
12/11/2007
DataExperiences innovative Bootcamp developer training event for FileMaker developers, where you will explore advanced thinking in database application design. Bootcamp examines the elements of successful best practices and advanced development techniques in a series of sessions.
[ANN] - FMPug Announces Immediate Availability of DEVCON 2008 Workshop...
[ANN] - FMPug Announces Immediate Availability of DEVCON 2008 Workshop Wish List Site
12/03/2007
FMPug Announces Immediate Availability of DEVCON 2008 Workshop Wish List Site
May Offer to Assume Responsibility For Recruiting Presenters
FMPug, the world wide member organization of FileMaker Pro developers and IS/IT supporters of FileMaker products, today announced the immediate availability of an on-line site where all members of the FileMaker community can register preferences and suggestions for workshop sessions for the 2008 FileMaker Developers Conference (DEVCON) to be held in Phoenix in July.
FMPug Announces Results of Post DEVCON 2007 Member Survey
FMPug Announces Results of Post DEVCON 2007 Member Survey
11/25/2007
Some Dissatisfaction With Cost, Venue, and Format Noted—
Members Want Session Videos and Tracked Sessions
FMPug members have expressed concern about costs of the annual FileMaker DEVCON and have also expressed a preference for a different type venue and a different time of year for the conference. They also want videos of the sessions to be made available following the conference. These and other fascinating insights come from the results of the first ever post-DEVCON survey of FMPug members and their roles in the FileMaker community. The survey was conducted following the last FileMaker Developer Conference in August 2007.
[ANN] New video tutorials page for JobPro Central
[ANN] New video tutorials page for JobPro Central
11/18/2007
November 14th, 2007 - Softouch technologies have launched a new video tutorials page for JobPro Central to help users quickly setup and use the software. To view the videos page please use the link below:
[ANN] 360Works elevates remote FileMaker server administration to the ...
[ANN] 360Works elevates remote FileMaker server administration to the next level
11/18/2007
360Works, one of the foremost FileMaker product developers formally announces their newest creation, AdminAnywhere (v1.03) http://www.360works.com/AdminAnywhere, a tool that enables remote, reliable and user-friendly administration for FileMaker Server 8 or 9.
dbDom.com offer $100 off setup fees for dedicated FileMaker Server 9 h...
dbDom.com offer $100 off setup fees for dedicated FileMaker Server 9 hosting
11/18/2007
We are pleased to announce that dbDom.com, the infrastructure providers of FMPug.com have added their dedicated FileMaker Server 9 options to the growing list of discounts available to FMPug members.
If you are not familiar with dbDom.com and all that they provide please visit their website for more information
New Special Offers added November 18th
New Special Offers added November 18th
11/17/2007
Several new special offers are now available to members. Check out the special offers section for details.
Specials include:
Inclinepro Laptop Support System: 20% Off
TaskPaper: 35% Off
Plus don't forget that there are other Specials that expire at the end of November including:
LapWorks: 20% Off Laptop Products
Listz: 25% Off
Softouch Technologies offer 20% discount on JobPro Central
Softouch Technologies offer 20% discount on JobPro Central
11/08/2007
We are pleased to announce that Softouch Technologies of Ireland have added their JobPro Central Business Management software to the growing list of discounts available to FMPug members.
If you are not familiar with JobPro Central please visit their website for more information
NEW ADVANCED FILEMAKER PRO SEMINAR + FMPug Secures Discount For Its Me...
NEW ADVANCED FILEMAKER PRO SEMINAR + FMPug Secures Discount For Its Membership
11/06/2007
Announcing the FileMaker Masters Colloquium, a new advanced FileMaker Pro training seminar offering the highest level of training available and personal access to eight of the top experts in the FileMaker industry.
Speakers will include Steven Blackwell speaking on security, Ray Cologon on custom functions, Wim Decorte on systems integration, Brian Dunning on marketing and resale, Albert Harum-Alvarez on design, FileMaker systems engineer manager Andrew LeCates on relational design, Danny Mack on advanced solution design, and John Mark Osborne on scripts and calculations.
FMPug is pleased to have secured an exclusive discount the day of this announcement for any of its members who are approved. All FMPug members will be issued a unique code on their member home page giving them a $100 discount on the FileMaker Masters Colloquium. Please ensure you enter this code on your application form to qualify for the discount.
"We are pleased to be able to offer our members a discount to this event as it offers an invaluable opportunity for any member to benefit from. Not only the time spent during 'The Masters' presentations but more importantly the One On One time with the likes of Andy LeCates, Steven Blackwell and John Mark Osborne to name but a few. This time cannot be measured in dollars and cents as its impact will be felt many month's following the event" says Andy Gaunt, Founder of FMPug
FMPug Awards
We have been the recipients of some of the most honored awards in our industry. Details of these awards are listed below. We have to thank our members for allowing us to serve them to the best of our ability. We promise to continually push the boundaries of what we do for the benefit of each and every FMPug member world-wide.
2008
DevCon Commemorative Afghan
Each year the DevCon Commemorative Afghan is awarded to a member of the FileMaker community in recognition for their contribution to developers and users alike. This year Andy Gaunt, founder of FMPug was selected for contributions to the FileMaker community world-wide.
2007
FileMaker Excellence Award
Andy Gaunt was honored for his continued efforts to evangelize the FileMaker platform through innovative ways with his network of FileMaker user group.
2006
FileMaker Excellence Award
For Outstanding Contribution to the FileMaker User Group and Developer Community
Andy Gaunt is the founder of FMPug - Uniting FileMaker Pro Users & Groups around the world. With numerous chapters and still growing, Andy has created a more “connective” philosophy, merging pre-existing user groups with newly formed locales and assembling them under a single umbrella. By creating this syndicate and managing it centrally, each group is now inter-connected through FMPug, allowing each user group to have expanded resources within their reach. Anyone who knows Andy will tell you that “Andy works tirelessly to spread the word about worthwhile FileMaker resources, products and training. His FMPug site has aggregated listings of FileMaker products and training courses that alongside his published technical articles and product reviews are part of a resource library that's becoming more and more important to FileMaker Pro users and developers."
In addition to running one of the liveliest FileMaker Pro User Groups, he's showing other user group coordinators how to do the same all over the world. Constantly evangelizing anything positive happening in the FileMaker universe, Andy personifies "outstanding contribution to the FileMaker community". “I have personally not experienced anyone with such selfless enthusiasm for the FileMaker community. He has successfully taken a fantastic idea and from that has significantly built a stable and open community in the past year alone. In addition, his efforts are forward thinking and utilize and challenge all of the latest FileMaker Web technologies. I consider Andy to be a leader in building and strengthening the FileMaker community". On a side note, Andy is using the latest technologies and techniques to make the FMpug website truly a calling card for what and how FileMaker can be used in a real web environment.
2005
Mad Dog Public Relations Award
We are proud to announce that the recipient of one of this years 2005 Mad Dog Public Relations Award is Andy Gaunt, founder of FMPug. This award was for all the work done with and through FMPug in promoting FileMaker.
"Thanks to all those who nominated me for this award. Your nominations will lead me to do more for FMPug in the coming year"
