With over 200 functions built into FileMaker Pro, how does a developer know which ones to use and when? In this session, you will explore 30+ built-in functions with example calculations. This session is designed for the intermediate developer. You will learn how to do many powerful and useful calculations that can be applied to a variety of common situations in your solutions. You will learn many reusable calculations that you can immediately apply in your solutions. We will also explore performance tuning in complex calculations and how calculations change when they are used with related data versus local data.
What you should know
Basic calculation creation.
Products & Technologies
- FileMaker Pro
- FileMaker Pro Advanced
What You Will Learn
- Number/text/date/logic functions
- Breaking down and understanding complex calculation
- How functions change when working with relations
- Making calculations execute faster
Demo Files: COR014 Calculations.fmp12
John is the founder and CEO of Kyo Logic, as well as the chief architect of KyoSync II (which synchronizes data across multiple systems that can’t connect or communicate directly). John works very closely with clients and the Kyo Logic team to help create custom applications and platforms.
John is also an avid electronics enthusiast and audiophile. He created the Caitlin LSA-1 which is a microprocessor-controlled audio preamp used in very high-end audio systems. John has lived in Montreal, Fort Worth, Johannesburg and currently lives in Westport, Connecticut.