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Prevent Jump After Drop-Down List Selection

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

Composition Fundamentals for FileMaker: Space

Part of a series on the basics of composing layouts to create appealing UI. Space is the basic element that designers work with. How we divide it up determines what we ultimately present to the user as our design.

Send SMS Easily from FileMaker

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.

Create a Progress Tracker Using Free Graphics Tools

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

Composition Fundamentals for FileMaker: Line

Lines are fundamental to your layout’s composition. They connect points, divide space, create borders and shapes. Learn how to establish the visual structure and reinforce the conceptual design of an application with lines.

5 Ways to Create a Polished Solution

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.