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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.

In early June, FileMaker announced that is would be making training courses for its technology immediately available for those who want to learn how to use it more effectively. There are all kinds of courses that people can complete, with many of the exercises targeted at beginners who likely do not have much experience using the platform.

With FileMaker Training Series for FileMaker 14, there are in-depth training materials for those who are looking to create FileMaker solutions that can run on a variety of platforms, including the iPad, iPhone, Windows computers, Macbooks or the web. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, FileMaker has low-cost exercises and downloadable activities to complete.

FileMaker Training Series: Basics for FileMaker 14 is the training course for those who are looking to learn the basics of the platform. In it, students will learn how to build a sample FileMaker from start to finish. It is available for free on the FileMaker website in PDF format or the iBooks store through Apple.

The lessons that are included in the course include:

• FileMaker Platform Overview
• Using Starter Solutions
• Viewing and Working with Data
• Finding and Sorting Records
• User-Centred Design
• Importing Data
• Layout Design Tools
•  Special Layout Objects
• Formatting Field Objects

For those who are looking for something more advanced, FileMaker has you covered! FileMaker Training Series: Advanced has a series of nine training programs with different activities, exercises, demos and videos that cover a comprehensive set of topics to help students master the essentials of FileMaker solution development.

If you have your own tech startup and are in need of new custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the different services and products that we offer to our clients.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be taking a look at some of the differences between FileMaker Go and FileMaker Pro.

FileMaker Pro is great for you to manage your databases while working, meaning you can fully utilize all that FileMaker has to offer through either your desktop or a tablet, such as the iPad. 

While FileMaker Go can now access these databases, it can only do so in certain instances. You can find, sort through and add records, but editing them is more of a challenge than with FileMaker Pro.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here again soon for more helpful FileMaker tips and the latest industry news!

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be talking about how beneficial FileMaker can be when used on your iPad for business.

The great thing about using FileMaker on your iPad is how easy the tablet makes data management. You can collect, edit, search and even sort out the relevant data that you need right on your iPad.

If you are using your iPad to make an eye-catching report for work, FileMaker is there to help! While creating and displaying graphs and charts is something you can do, FileMaker also makes it possible for you to print your materials using AirPrint.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here soon for more helpful FileMaker tips and the latest industry news!

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be discussing FileMaker’s available training sessions.

Earlier this month, FileMaker announced it would be running new training seminars for the latest version of the product, FileMaker 14. The in-depth experience, which includes both exercises and downloadable activity files, will be an extensive guide to creating FileMaker solutions that run on the web, as well as iPads, iPhones, Windows or Mac systems.

There are a variety of lessons available to those interested, including a total platform overview, starter solutions and importing and editing data. These training guides are available to purchase directly from FileMaker or Apple.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here soon for more helpful FileMaker tips and the latest tech news.

Hey everybody and welcome back! This time, we’ll be talking about FileMaker’s new browser.

FileMaker WebDirect is accessible from a web browser. The web browsers that are able to support this system include Safari 8 and higher, Chrome 38 or later and anything over Internet Explorer 11. FileMaker mobile can also be used with mobile Safari 8 on iOS 8.1 or Chrome 38 on Android 4.4.

However, you should be aware of the slight limitations of FileMaker when it is run on mobile browsers. Container fields support viewing content only, with some dialogue boxes, such as the inserting or editing of data not supported.

As always thanks for watching, and be sure to check back here soon for more helpful FileMaker tips and the latest tech news!

How (and why) should non-profits become more tech-savvy? GoodWeave offers an example of how a robust tech-based system can help an organization operate at scale…..

GoodWeave began the process of building a tech-based system in 1999.  The non-profit worked with Colibri Solutions, a New York-based company, to create a custom database that manages not just their supply chain and inspection data but also their communications, website, fundraising and financial information.

“We’re a tiny staff with a huge mission,” says Smith, referring to a network of 45 personnel in three countries.  The technology, she says, has been “instrumental in our successes in stopping child exploitation.” 

Despite its affection for technology, GoodWeave does not have a full-time technologist on staff — a common theme in the social space where lack of funding and high salaries in the private sector make non-profits less competitive.

If she wasn’t using Filemaker, what would she be using to manage all that data? “Probably Excel spreadsheets.”

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A lot can happen in the early days of a tech startup that can make or break a company's success. Here are seven ways to get through those initial struggles:

• Criticism. When meeting with venture capitalists looking for initial funding, company's will often get criticism from people who want to pass. Learn from it. Know what you need to work on for your next pitch.
• Look ahead. When creating a new product, don't look at what's currently popular and make another version of that. Unless a company can add something genuinely revolutionary to an existing product category, they should try to create the next big product category.
• Selectivity. A lot of people will offer you advice along the way. Know whose to take and whose not to.
• Balance. When building your initial team, hire people who complement each other, both in terms of personality and skill. Identify gaps in experience or knowledge among existing employees and hire to fill them.
• Long-term. When building out a company, think ahead. Initially, keep trying to raise money even if you've already met your needs. Keep business relationships strong. Investors who initially passed may look to get in down the line. 
• Forget the competition. Don't be reactionary. If your competitor found success in one area, don't follow them. Lead. Create a new success and let them chase you. 
• Market. Just having a strong concept isn't enough to get noticed. Get the word out there. Whether through internal resources or an external team, make marketing a priority. 

If you have recently created your own tech startup and are in need of new custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Take a look at the rest of our website to learn more about the different services we offer.

If you are working to build a successful tech startup, there are many different aspects you will have to keep track of. Launching a new company is no easy task, and it will take all of your mental energy and concentration in order to create something sustainable that will make you proud.

That is why you will want your day to be as productive as possible, as each minute should spent building to something bigger and better. You can make your day easier, and also more productive, by cutting back on the unnecessary things that tend to fill up the day.

Here are a few ways to remain as productive as possible:

• Don't over schedule meetings: If something can be decided quickly without the need of time meeting, take that route instead. Filling up the day with unnecessary meetings will give you less time to actually get work done.
• Limit your email replies: There is nothing that will suck up more of your time than replying to the many emails you receive throughout the day. Be on the lookout for those that absolutely need responses, but reduce the time spent on those that are less important.
• Take necessary personal time: While this might seem counterintuitive, it is essential that you take time throughout the day to grab lunch or take a break from the work. This will allow you to mentally and physically recharge, and you will be sharper and more focused as a result.

If you have your own tech startup and are in need of new custom database software, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the different services and products that we offer to our clients.

If you are in charge of your own tech startup, one of the necessary things you will need to do is get some publicity and build buzz for the company. Tech startups will often live and die by the public relations steps those who are at the top take early on in the business' life.

In the past five years alone, venture capitalists have invested $31.5 billion in startups across over 3,300 deals in Silicon Valley. However, getting the attention of one of these VCs can be a difficult step, which is where the PR and marketing solution will help.

Here are a few tips to help you out:

• Blog: The first thing you should do is set up a blog where people from the company can write about the services you offer or the products that are currently being developed. This will give readers the chance to get to know your company and what it is all about.
• Events: Being at major tech events in your area will also be a great way to boost overall visibility. Whether this means going as a spectator or participating in some way, you will need the chance to show off your new startup.
• Profiles: Social media accounts and profiles will also be crucial. Being able to interact with those who are interested in your tech startup, from VCs to potential customers, can help produce the necessary word of mouth.

If you have recently founded a tech startup and are in need of new custom database software for your company, be sure to contact Kyo Logic today! Check out the rest of our website to learn more about the products that we offer.