Working 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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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...
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 ArticleWorking with Zend Framework 2 and SQL Server
Find resources including prerequisites and steps to working with Zend Framework 2 and SQL Server from Certified Developers. The post Working with Zend Framework 2 and SQL Server appeared first on...
View ArticleSQL Query Builder for FileMaker
The Query Builder provides a simple utility for writing and troubleshooting SQL queries, including abstracting field and table names, for use with FileMaker's ExecuteSQL function. The post SQL Query...
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
Learn how to use FileMaker mySQL to maintain dependencies and business logic associated with FileMaker tables after they have been moved to mySQL. The post FileMaker, mySQL, and ESS; A Little Known...
View ArticleDetermining if Two Date Ranges Overlap
In some cases, a FileMaker developer needs to determine if two date ranges overlap. That is a daunting task with standard techniques using complex relationships or a long ExecuteSQL query. In this...
View ArticleA Bag of Goodies: ExecuteSQL(), Named Buckets, RelationInfo…
Get the slide deck and demo files from Wim Decorte's "Deep-Dive Scripting, an Audit log..." DevCon session. The post A Bag of Goodies: ExecuteSQL(), Named Buckets, RelationInfo… appeared first on...
View ArticleFileMaker 15: Truncate Table
A seemingly small but important change in FileMaker 15 is the addition of the Truncate Table script step. If you have developed with SQL databases, this function will be familiar to you, but you may be...
View ArticleUsing the Data Viewer for Testing Data and Writing Functions
The Data Viewer is a feature of FileMaker Advanced that gives you under-the-hood access to your data. Agnes gives you some examples of how to use the Data Viewer when creating custom apps. The post...
View ArticleHow to Use the Execute SQL Script Step in FileMaker
Learn how to populate a SQL table with data generated within a FileMaker app using ExecuteSQL. The post How to Use the Execute SQL Script Step in FileMaker appeared first on Soliant.
View ArticleExecuteSQL() – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
ExecuteSQL() can be very powerful in FileMaker, but you must use it correctly within its limits. Learn more from one of our certified FileMaker developers. The post ExecuteSQL() – the Good, the Bad and...
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