MightyNews - June 2011
Hello FileMaker user,
Welcome to our June newsletter - we hope everyone's ready for summer! Check out new articles from four MightyData team members, the latest training events in Austin and Dallas, and special offers from FileMaker Inc. Enjoy!
Features in FileMaker Go 1.2
by Martha Zink
With the recent release of FileMaker Go 1.2.1, I created a video showing some of the top features of the new version:
- Print & Save as PDF – The new version of FM Go allows users to Print via AirPrint. Additionally, the features for Save as PDF have greatly improved to accomodate sliding. This is a great improvement, especially when emailing PDFs right from the iPad or iPhone, since sliding removes any unnecessary blank space on a layout designed for printing. Read more....
A Simple Debug Function for PHP
By Anders Monsen
As FileMaker developers, we rely heavily on FileMaker Pro Advanced, which lets us step through scripts and test variables on the fly. Unlike in FileMaker, there is no Data Viewer and Script Debugger to make life easy in PHP development. We can take a manual approach or just as with FileMaker solutions write a custom function to do all the heavy lifting. Read more....
A Great WHY
By Kirk Bowman
I have been thinking lately about the concept of Why. You may have seen the video of the TED Talk by Simon Sinek. The concept is simple. If you know and clearly communicate your Why, you can inspire team members and customers. Read more....
Conveying Culture in Business Writings
By Susan Fennema
In this age of email and webinars and texting, how do you convey the personality of your company and its team members when you do not have opportunities for face-to-face contact and sometimes not even phone contact? MightyData’s added challenge is that developing a culture in a virtual company requires focusing on team communications. For those who know us, you are well aware that our culture is distinctive and that our team members all “get” it. Our fearless leader helps with that, as it is pretty easy to know where he stands and he is quick to convey it! What results is a clear understanding of who MightyData is. Read more....
FileMaker Feud at DevCon 2011
We are excited to announce our company session at the 2011 FileMaker Developer Conference: FileMaker Feud - Wednesday, August 3rd at 2pm.
Two teams will compete for the first-ever title of FileMaker Feud Champion. Each team will consist of one FileMaker coach from MightyData and 4 DevCon attendees. They will try to pick the most popular answer to questions on common FileMaker topics including layouts, calculations, and scripts. Prizes will include MightyCoach, iPad 2, iPod Touch, and iTunes gift cards!
There are 3 ways to enjoy in the fun!
- To join a FileMaker Feud team at DevCon, complete the audition form.
- To help us determine "Survey says", answer 25 questions in the FMFeud survey.
- To watch your peers complete for FMFeud Champion, join us in the studio audience.
Follow @MightyData on Twitter for future FileMaker Feud announcements. Let’s play The Feud!
FileMaker Go Offer
Now there are more features to manage your data on the go with charts, signature capture, and printing. Upgrade to FileMaker Go 1.2 now... it is free for existing users through the App Store.
Also, for a limited time, buy FileMaker Go for iPhone or iPad, and get FileMaker Pro 11 for only $149. Offer expires June 17, 2011. Click here for more details.
About MightyData
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