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The September/October (16.5) issue of xDev Magazine is now available!

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Reports Revisited by Ulrich Bogun and Martin Trippensee
Xojo's built-in reporting gets flack for not being full-featured, but it's more powerful than you think. Ulrich and Martin have figured out a way to hack it for better reports!

An Excel Database by Paul Budd
Should you use Excel as a database? Probably not. But you can, and there are times (like when you aren't in control of the decisions), that it's useful to be able to use SQL to query a spreadsheet.

Give Yourself to the Dark Side, Part V by Sam Rowlands
Sam's article a few issues ago on "Dark Mode" sliders was derailed by Apple's changes with MacOS Mojave, so he's back to revise his methods.

Refactoring a Controller Module, Part 2 by JC Cruz
Jose continues his explanation on how to refactor a controller module to support other models without breaking existing code.

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Year 16
Issue 16.5 ("Spreadsheet Databases")
Issue 16.4 ("Mojave")
Issue 16.3 ("XDC 2018") Issue 16.2 ("StockScripter") Issue 16.1 ("London 2017")
 
Year 15
Issue 15.6 ("Green Screen Saver") Issue 15.5 ("Touch Bar") Issue 15.4 ("Xojo in Germany")
Issue 15.3 ("Beginner's Guide") Issue 15.2 ("Power Tricks") Issue 15.1 ("Xojo Pi Lab")
 
Year 14
Issue 14.6 ("XDC 2016") Issue 14.5 ("Keyboard Shortcuts") Issue 14.4 ("NSTableView")
Issue 14.3 ("Sunroom") Issue 14.2 ("Cocoa Fonts") Issue 14.1 ("Barcodes")
 
Year 13
Issue 13.6 ("Stay Out of Jail") Issue 13.5 ("Text Messaging") Issue 13.4 ("El Capitan")
Issue 13.3 ("XDC 2015") Issue 13.2 ("Control Animation") Issue 13.1 ("iOS First Look")
 
Year 12
Issue 12.6 ("Cheap Web App Hosting") Issue 12.5 ("Yosemite") Issue 12.4 ("Game Center")
Issue 12.3 ("XDC 2014") Issue 12.2 ("Inefficiencies") Issue 12.1 ("Smart Localization")
Year 11
Issue 11.6 ("Apple About Box") Issue 11.5 ("Weeds") Issue 11.4 ("Blackjack")
Issue 11.3 ("XDC") Issue 11.2 ("PDF") Issue 11.1 ("PDF")
Year 10
Issue 10.6 ("Retina") Issue 10.5 ("Real World 2012") Issue 10.4 ("Extreme Programming")
Issue 10.3 ("Hashes") Issue 10.2 ("Assumption Approach") Issue 10.1 ("Reporting")

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September 25, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
MBS FileMaker Plugin 8.4 - More than 5400 Functions In One Plugin		10:45:00
Nickenich, Germany - (September 25th, 2018) -- MonkeyBread Software today is pleased to announce MBS FileMaker Plugin 8.4 for macOS, iOS, Linux and Windows, the latest update to their product that is easily the most powerful plugin currently availab... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
MonkeyBread Software Releases the MBS Xojo Plugins in version 18.4		10:39:00
Nickenich, Germany - (September 25th, 2018) -- MonkeyBread Software today is pleased to announce MBS Xojo Plugins 18.4 for macOS, Linux and Windows, the latest update to their product that is easily the most powerful plugin collection currently avai... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Neues MBS FileMaker Plugin 8.4 - Über 5400 Funktionen in einem Plugin		10:34:00
25. September 2018 - Monkeybread Software veröffentlicht heute das MBS Plugin für FileMaker in Version 8.4, mit inzwischen über 5400 Funktionen eines der größten FileMaker Plugins überhaupt. Hier einige der Neuerungen:... [More]
September 24, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
FileMaker and macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility		17:19:00
We just got notice on the compatibility from FileMaker: FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced is compatible with macOS Mojave 10.14 with known issues. A compatibility update is planned for the November/December 2018 timeframe. FileMaker Server 17 is currently ... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Xojo Stammtisch in Zürich, Schweiz		10:42:00
On my next visit to Zurich, I'd love to make another Xojo developer meeting: Wer hat Interesse an einem Xojo Entwicklertreffen am 18., 19. oder 21. November in Zürich? Einfach gemütlich zusammen sitzen und über Xojo schnacken. Ge... [More]
September 23, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Bitsundso Download		15:15:00
For everyone watching regularly the Bitsundso Plus stream, we got a nice utility app made in my spare time to download the current episode as video: You can download current version here: BitsundsoDownload.dmg Please try. You need to specify the... [More]
September 22, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Installation of MBS Plugin on FileMaker Server for Windows		23:07:00
Recently a client asked for detailed instruction on how to install the plugin, so here you go: Installation As noted in our Installation manual, you just copy the right plugin file, the one for the correct platform (always 64-bit for server), to t... [More]
September 21, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
How to plan a conference		10:56:00
If you like to plan an event, run a conference, you may need to consider a lot of details. First you think about what type of conference you’d like to have. It can be small like a meeting for a dinner with a few locals. A bit bigger maybe with a pr... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Updated contextual menu for MBS FileMaker Plugin		10:49:00
Have you seen our improved menu in MBS FileMaker Plugin 8.4pr10? Coming for the 8.4 release we have a new Copy Value command there: You click on a cell like the database fields table with right mouse button and the menu allows you to copy the val... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Under the Radar Podcast		09:35:00
Once again Xojo is sponsoring the Under the Radar podcast. This podcast features two developers talking about problems and challenges you have as an independent software developers. The latest episode is about search and they use full text search i... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 8.4pr10		09:16:00
New in this prerelease of version 8.4 of the MBS FileMaker Plugin: Added Copy Cell Value for context menus for tables in FileMaker. Added SQL.GetCommandOptions, SQL.GetConnectionOptions, SQL.GetFieldOptions and SQL.GetParamOptions functions to que... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
MBS Xojo Plugins, version 18.4pr10		09:10:00
New in this prerelease of the 18.4 plugins: Added SQLParamMBS.Options and SQLFieldMBS.Options properties. Added RAWSocketMBS.AddressFamily and UDPSocketMBS.AddressFamily properties. Updated SQLAPI to version 4.3.3. OS name is now reported as macOS... [More]
September 20, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Storing files for download on FileMaker Server with download URLs		18:03:00
As you may know the FileMaker Server comes with a copy of apache web server software. You can use the apache web server to host and deliver files for download. So if you copy a file to /Library/FileMaker Server/HTTPServer/htdocs/ folder on your ser... [More]
September 19, 2018
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Missing LSSupportsOpeningDocumentsInPlace for iOS Apps		10:16:00
If you recently submitted a FileMaker iOS app to the App Store, you may have got the following message from Apple: Invalid Document Configuration - Document Based Apps should support either the Document Browser (UISupportsDocumentBrowser = YES) or i... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Xojo job offer in France		10:06:00
Our client BillJobs near Paris is looking for a Xojo developer in France: Développeur logiciel en CDI (H/F) Missions : Vous connaissez les langages de programmation XOJO ou VBA, vous maîtrisez le langage SQL, vous connaissez les langa... [More]
June 14, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
We've Moved		15:12:00
The new Xojo blog is live! Join us now at http://www.xojo.com/blog to learn the latest and greatest about Xojo, cross-platform development, and technology.... [More]
June 06, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Save the Date for XDC 2014!		07:35:00
Save the date for the 2014 Xojo Developer's Conference, to be held March 26-28 at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas!  More information coming soon. ... [More]
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Real Studio is now Xojo!		07:29:00
We have some big announcements! 2013 Release 1 is now available for download and is definitely our biggest release ever! Our IDE has had a major makeover, giving it a very sleek and modern look and making it faster and much more intuitive t... [More]
May 16, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Using Twilio to answer phone calls		06:00:00
In a previous post, I wrote about how to use Twilio to send an SMS message. This time, I'm going to show you how you can use Twilio in conjunction with a web app to answer phone calls made to your Twilio phone number.First, you will want to have a Tw... [More]
May 15, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Calling a SOAP web service		16:21:00
SOAP web services, although not as common as they once were, are still readily available on the web. And they can be incredibly easy to use with your apps.Here is a quick example of how you would use a SOAP web service to get the conversion rate betw... [More]
May 14, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Connecting to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server		17:00:00
Some of the most common questions I get from new users relate to using databases with Real Studio. We've got lots of tips and tricks on how to connect in our Documentation and videos too.  In addition to having it's own RealSQLDatabase for ... [More]
May 10, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Using Twilio to send an SMS message		13:43:00
I've been asked from time to time if it is possible to send an SMS message from your application. SMS stands for Short Message Service and is also commonly referred to as a Text Message or just a Text. SMS messages can contain up to 160 characte... [More]
April 30, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Coming Soon - New Pricing (Recap)		07:52:00
As we approach the June 4th Xojo ship date, we are receiving an increasing amount of questions about the new pricing.  It has been a while since we posted the information so here's a recap:Starting with 2013 Release 1, the IDE itself will be fre... [More]
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Why native controls are important		07:40:00
9to5Mac is reporting that iOS 7 will sport a new user interface. It's said to be flatter and simpler. If this is true, it almost certainly means that controls will have a new look as well. This reminds me of when Apple shipped Mac OS X with its new A... [More]
April 29, 2013
  (Blog: RS Blog)
Best computer for cross-platform development		12:57:00
Today The Telegraph has a post about a study showing the MacBook Pro is the best computer for running Windows. I've heard this before and don't doubt it for a moment. Apple makes the best computers in terms of quality. They are certainly not the chea... [More]

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