In this video, we connect the Claris FileMaker Add-on to an existing work orders file that we also created from scratch. You’ll learn how to:
1) Create a sample work orders file to connect with the calendar add-on.
2) Download and import sample work order data.
3) Install the calendar add-on
4) Connect the add-on to the existing work orders system
5) Learn how to remove the calendar time by making records “all day” events.
6) Connect the color-coded styles based on work order type.
7) Learn how to add tooltips
8) Create a filter to display records by technician name.
9) Learn how to work with the included buttons and how to refresh the calendar via scripts and script triggers.
== Video Chapters ==
00:00 – Intro
00:21 – Original Question
01:04 – Lesson Begins
01:39 – Download Sample Data
02:27 – Import Sample Data
03:29 – Review the Fields
07:17 – Install the Add-On
10:48 – Configuring the Add-On
11:41 – Create Primary ID
13:59 – Create Date and Time Fields
17:35 – All Day Events (no time)
19:55 – Make Non-Editable
22:01 – Close Window
23:34 – Close and Refresh
25:07 – Color Coding (Styles)
27:09 – Calculate Style
31:38 – Add Tooltips
38:31 – Filter Records
43:05 – Add New Record
==More about the Calendar Add-on==
▶️ Using the Calendar in Claris FileMaker – FileMaker Add-ons
https://youtu.be/NN4uW09l0ew
▶️ FileMaker Calendar Add-on Modify Window Functionality – https://youtu.be/_5g2n5dTBT8
? Calendar Add-on blog – https://www.productivecomputing.com/blog/filemaker-calendar-add-on/
==Learn more about FileMaker Add-ons==
▶️ Watch our full Add-ons playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLFSxz1yusVrwVHSY_sDSboZrrgKZDzKR
▶️ Check out the Add-ons Fundamentals video to get you started: https://youtu.be/hT68Y093FaQ
▶️ Fundamentals for using JavaScript Add-ons
https://youtu.be/hT68Y093FaQ
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