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1. It's a new FileMaker Podcast!

There's a NEW podcast in town. Wanna listen?

2. Two New Videos Released

"Zero to Awesome - Using a History table: Part 2"
and
"Zero to Awesome - Date Range Magic"

3. Search for FileMaker resources easier

"SearchFileMaker.com for better results"

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#1. HOT NEWS - NEW PODCAST ABOUT FILEMAKER -------------------------------------------------------

Hey New Listener!

I can't say it was inevitable, but I can say it's fun! While talking with fellow FileMaker colleague Matt Navarre at Devcon 2008, a new podcast was hatched. He was currently helping with the Adatasol podcast and had some really creative ideas to try out. Hence the brand new collaboration called...

*** FileMakerTalk.com Baby! ***

http://filemakertalk.com/episodes

Ok, so maybe I shouldn't hype this one up so much yet. We're still working on the site and the iTunes feed isn't even public yet. What is ready are a few episodes to listen to. We've got three of them online and we also have every possible way for you to get involved!. If you've got an opinion, an idea or PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT FILEMAKER then LET US KNOW!

Toll free voice box (leave a message):

877-300-2228

Follow us on Twiter (know when we're recording):

http://twitter.com/filemakertalk

Leave a voice message on Skype:

filemakertalk

Email us both (at the same time):

matt@filemakertalk.com

Comment on the website:

http://filemakertalk.com

So, we're beta on this one - got it? Don't expect too much from the website. Just expect to hear a group of people chatting up FileMaker (the good and the bad) about once a week.

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#2. NEW VIDEOS -------------------------------------------------------

VIDEO #1: Zero to Awesome Series
Using a History table: Part 2

After a number of people emailed me, I decided to go into a bit more depth about using a History table. Keep in mind however, this article isn't just about providing the great feature of showing a user their own history of actions against records - it's about editing data through a utility table - in order to gain useful functionality.

Any time you wish to edit data within a FileMaker table, you need only realize that don't have to edit that data directly on a layout which is tied directly to that table. You can edit data from a field on ANY layout, provided you have a valid linking relationship to that information.

If you remember this one little tip, then working with a separation model will become a lot easier to mentally grasp when attempting it!

http://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/ zero-to-awesome-using-a-history-table-part-2.html
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VIDEO #2: Zero to Awesome - Date Range Magic

Working with dates within FileMaker can be a confusing topic if you've not dealt with them before. Knowing how to extract a range of dates complicates this matter further. I remember my first try with mastering dates (especially trying to make a calendar in FileMaker version 3) and it took a few days to get them down, I just couldn't get into the whole "it's all seconds" thing - but eventually I got it.

The great thing about this video is that you'll never need to be confused again. This video, and the accompanying files have almost everything* you might ever need with regards to date ranges.

Whether you're searching in Find mode or simply using a relationship to filter out only the information you need, this file and custom function will provide you with great benefits. No need to reinvent the wheel, it's right here for you to use!

* You'll always need to do some tweaking based on your individual needs and the date/time system according to your locale.

http://www.filemakermagazine.com/videos/ zero-to-awesome-date-range-magic.html
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OH, THE HUMILIATION OF AN UGLY INTERFACE!

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Your new layouts from the Scriptology Theme Library will make your users more productive*. Take a look at our ready-to-use layouts which take the simple-focus approach? The Scriptology Theme Library is jam packed with valuable interface goodies. You can easily copy and paste whole layouts or you can pick and pull graphic elements that suit your tastes.

Click this link for more info... http://www.scriptology.com/theme-library

*We don't know how much more productive your users will be, but we think a lot!

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We'll give you 3 months of free access for your FileMaker Pro tips!

Click this link to submit

http://www.filemakermagazine.com/submit-a-tip

or

Send them to editor@filemakermagazine.com

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#3. 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
http://www.filemakermagazine.com