1. New Article Release
"Zero to Awesome - Using a History table"

2. Search for FileMaker resources easier
"SearchFileMaker.com for better results"

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#1. NEW ARTICLE: Zero to Awesome - Using a History table
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If you've worked with FileMaker for any length of time (5 years or more), then it's hard not to become affected by your historical knowledge of how FileMaker works. My reason for stating this is because of how data and interacting with it "might" be limited if you're taking the conventional approach within FileMaker.

"Conventionally", FileMaker provides your layout and you simply add fields from the table that layout is associated to. Here's the problem though, you end up with a mindset which potentially limits you from seeing other options - until you want to see things differently. How about each user of the database being able to see only the records they've interacted with, and being able to do so from a historical standpoint? Statements such as "Who was that customer I dealt with last week?" become easy to answer.

Seeing things differently is what this video is all about. The video will show you how to use a dedicated History table to provide unique views on how users have interacted with the data in the database. You don't always have to do things the same way. Sometimes, there's a different way that may provide better options!

http://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/ zero-to-awesome-using-a-history-table.html

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#2. SEARCHFILEMAKER.COM A GREAT WAY TO SEARCH!
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This one is too easy! If you've got a question about FileMaker and you're looking to narrow down the scope of results to top FileMaker resources then use SearchFileMaker.com. It's easy-to-remember and easy-to-use.

Here's the cool part. It uses Google for finding things. Rather than searching the whole Internet. It allows you keep your search focused. There are a number of features, but I'll let you watch a video about that.

Find the video within the Scriptology Video Browser (see the news item just above) It's in the "FileMaker Help Resources" and is titled "Using SearchFileMaker.com". There are some great searching tips in there that help you find answers fast!

http://searchfilemaker.com

Enjoy the article!

Matt Petrowsky
Editor - ISO FileMaker Magazine