Replacing Zend Server’s MySQL with MariaDB
MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL. How to brew and replace the Zend Server MySQL installation with MariaDB on OS X: Download MariaDB using Brew brew install mariadb Move current MySQL...
View ArticleSub-selects within Joins in Zend Framework 2
Recently, I needed to get the latest version of a set of records for each category of that record. For example, say there are three types of fruit record – Apple, Banana, Orange. Imagine that records...
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SQL FileMaker Query Builder
There are several excellent utilities available for constructing SQL queries for use with FileMaker’s ExecuteSQL function. One that I like a lot is SeedCode’s SQL Explorer, which was developed by Jason...
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Custom Function Parameters: Value or Reference? An Example.
Last week I blogged here about an interesting behavior that happens when you pass a field as a parameter to a custom function. It turns out that you have access to the field’s value but also the field...
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FileMaker Field Utilization
A few years back I worked on a rewrite of an old solution. It had probably close to a thousand fields overall, and the file size was a few hundred megabytes. It was messy in all kinds of different...
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ExecuteSQL and Empty Values
Here is a little something that tripped me up recently. In the attached database I have a collection of cheeses. And I have marked three of them as cheeses I like: the “IlikeIt” field is set to...
View ArticleWorking with Zend Framework 2 and SQL Server
Rarely, a situation arises when we have to figure out how PHP interacts with Microsoft’s SQL Server. Whoever has worked on trying to make this work already knows it’s not a cakewalk as compared to...
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SQL Query Builder for FileMaker
Get our complimentary SQL Query Builder Built as a FileMaker database itself, the tool provides a simple utility for writing and troubleshooting SQL queries, including abstracting field and table...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Query Builder
Mislav Kos explains how to use Query Builder, a FileMaker tool he created to help write ExecuteSQL expressions. The tool does not rely on a wizard; queries are typed out manually. Key features include...
View ArticleFileMaker, mySQL, and ESS; A Little Known Secret, to Me Anyway
Recently, I was working on improving performance for a FileMaker solution that had a large web integration. It was decided that the best approach was to move a few primary tables from FileMaker to...
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Determining if Two Date Ranges Overlap
FileMaker work is rewarding. Puzzles arise from client needs, and the task of solving the problem can be tough. But once the solution presents itself, the work can be very satisfying. Not only does it...
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A Bag of Goodies: ExecuteSQL(), Named Buckets, RelationInfo…
Back in 2014, I did a DevCon session on “Deep-Dive Scripting, an Audit log…”. The end-result of getting an audit log was not as important as the journey among the new and old scripting and function...
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FileMaker 15: Truncate Table
A seemingly small but important change in FileMaker 15 is the addition of the Truncate Table script step. This may seem easy to overlook, but the functionality is actually a very welcome change. If you...
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Using the Data Viewer for Testing Data and Writing Functions
What is it? The Data Viewer is a feature of FileMaker Advanced that gives you under-the-hood access to your data. You can certainly program in FileMaker Pro and not use FileMaker Advanced, but you will...
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ExecuteSQL and Empty Values
Here is a little something that tripped me up recently. In the attached database I have a collection of cheeses. And I have marked three of them as cheeses I like: the "IlikeIt" field is set to...
View ArticleWorking with Zend Framework 2 and SQL Server
Rarely, a situation arises when we have to figure out how PHP interacts with Microsoft’s SQL Server. Whoever has worked on trying to make this work already knows it's not a cakewalk as compared to...
View ArticleFileMaker, mySQL, and ESS; A Little Known Secret, to Me Anyway
Recently, I was working on improving performance for a FileMaker solution that had a large web integration. It was decided that the best approach was to move a few primary tables from FileMaker to...
View ArticleHow to Use the Execute SQL Script Step in FileMaker
When scripting in FileMaker I pay particular attention to the following: Code clarity: make sure your code is humanly readable; clean and documented; Reuse elements: declare a variable once, use it...
View ArticleExecuteSQL() – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Ever since the ExecuteSQL() function was introduced in FileMaker Pro 12, there’s been much debate over its use and usefulness and its speed. What Does ExecuteSQL() Do? First off, if you need to get up...
View ArticleFileMaker, mySQL, and ESS; A Little Known Secret, to Me Anyway
Recently, I was working on improving performance for a FileMaker solution that had a large web integration. It was decided that the best approach was to move a few primary tables from FileMaker to...
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