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Category Archives: Database

Benefits of ExecuteSQL

Previously in this blog I have discussed the new ExecuteSQL functionality in FileMaker12 and how useful I find this. I would like to share with you one example of how I have used this.

Jason Erickson joins Linear Blue

Linear Blue are proud to announce the merger of the SyncDeK & fmDataGuard product suite to our expanding product range. 

FileMaker Go as a front end to SQL Server

With the release of FileMaker 12 FileMaker has made FileMaker Go free. The reduction in cost makes Go the best product for rapid application development for iOS devices. While using Go within an all FileMaker network with good wireless is trivial its more difficult to use Go as a front end to a SQL Server…

A quick case study in FileMaker scaling

Recently we’ve been looking at how well FileMaker scales. Typically we need to consider this when faced with large volumes of data or high loads caused by user demands on the system.

Best FileMaker 12 Feature

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Filemaker 12 has now been out for a few months and we have had a chance to use all the new features in anger. But which is the stand out improvement to FileMaker

To celebrate our 12th Birthday, we’ve launched our new brand and website..

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We’ve just taken the covers off a completely redesigned website of our own. The new Linear Blue site is based on a design by prestigious branding and design company, CaB Studios.

Are FileMaker plug-ins dead?

The release of FileMaker Go has added a new variable to the equation we use when considering whether to use a FileMaker plug-in. We are experiencing a big shift to mobile solutions. Within less than a year ignoring the iOS platform became an unforgivable mistake for every FileMaker developer.

FileMaker Technical Network

The FileMaker Technical Network is now free for FileMaker developers, designers and users to share their knowledge and skills amongst one another.

PauseOnError [x] London 2011

PauseOnError London was a great success! FileMaker developers, speakers and sponsors flew from all over the world to attend the first Pause on Error event in Europe.

What do all the good FileMaker girls and boys want for Christmas?

Tiz the season to be jolly and all that. So What is on the good Filemaker developers wish list?