Linear Chat

Benefits of ExecuteSQL

Simon Ward — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:03:17 +0000

Previously in this blog I have discussed the new ExecuteSQL functionality in FileMaker12 and how useful I find this. I would like to share with you one example of how I have used this. I have a client who has a sales system which has a report that shows the position of Accounts for all...

Jason Erickson joins Linear Blue

Darren Kayes — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:38:52 +0000

Linear Blue are proud to announce the merger of the SyncDeK & fmDataGuard product suite to our expanding product range. As of April 1, Linear Blue welcomes the WorldSync product suite and its former CEO to join our excellent development team. As one of the foremost Platinum members of the FileMaker Business Alliance, we are...

FileMaker Go as a front end to SQL Server

Damian Kelly — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:04:14 +0000

With the release of FileMaker 12 FileMaker has made FileMaker Go free. The reduction in cost makes Go the best product for rapid application development for iOS devices. While using Go within an all FileMaker network with good wireless is trivial its more difficult to use Go as a front end to a SQL Server...

A quick case study in FileMaker scaling

Ian Jempson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:32:58 +0000

Recently we’ve been looking at how well FileMaker scales. Typically we need to consider this when faced with large volumes of data or high loads caused by user demands on the system. One of the recent instances where we’ve have to closely examine performance was with a call centre client. The system has a large...

Best FileMaker 12 Feature

Simon Ward — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:21:53 +0000

Filemaker 12 has now been out for a few months and we have had a chance to use all the new features in anger. But which is the stand out improvement to FileMaker The new themes allow you to create a reasonable looking system very quickly and then at the touch of a menu item...

We’re FileMaker 12 Certified

Rita ONeill — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:39:46 +0000

We’re thrilled to announce all of our development team have passed the FileMaker 12 Certification Exam withimpressive results, making Linear Blue the largest FileMaker 12 Certified team in the UK. Remaining at the very forefront of the FileMaker Development Industry is key to our company ethos, ensuring cutting edge database solutions are consistently delivered to our clients. We have tested and analysed the...

To celebrate our 12th Birthday, we’ve launched our new brand and website..

Rita ONeill — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:37:26 +0000

We’ve just taken the covers off a completely redesigned website of our own. The new Linear Blue site is based on a design by prestigious branding and design company, CaB Studios. We hope you like our new logo and website design (take a look here) and we’d love to hear your feedback.

FileMaker Go for iPad in 3 Minutes

Rita ONeill — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:36:26 +0000

We can deliver solutions either as a desktop, web or mobile application, according to your business needs. Recently, technology industry news has been dominated by the arrival of the tablet and its growing role in helping businesses reach new levels of productivity and success. We can help you utilise the new and powerful FileMaker Go...

PauseOnError [x] London 2011 – Marvelous Optimisation #4

Rita ONeill — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:05:39 +0000

Watch HOnza Koudelka’s expert presentation on Marvelous Optimisation #4 at PauseOnError [x] London 2011. In this session you’ll learn how to boost performance for FileMaker solutions. Read all about his Marvelous Optimisation formula here. Further reading.

Are FileMaker plug-ins dead?

HOnza Koudelka — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:10:30 +0000

The release of FileMaker Go has added a new variable to the equation we use when considering whether to use a FileMaker plug-in. We are experiencing a big shift to mobile solutions. Within less than a year ignoring the iOS platform became an unforgivable mistake for every FileMaker developer. When creating a new solution, adding...