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Numbers Please! Part 5 by Markus Winter
Supporting decimals, precision, and exponents.

Xojo In Cologne by Dana Brown
A report -- with photos -- from the MBS Conference in Germany.

Maps (Part 2) by Markus Winter
When example projects fail, it's tough to make progress.

Your First Web App -- Part 3 by Paul Budd
Adding editing, plot lookup, searching, and more.

Big Numbers and Large Numbers by Stefanie Juchmes
Learning how the MBS Plugins support big and large numbers.

Designing for Error Tolerance by JC Cruz
Writing software that anticipates errors.

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Year 17
Issue 17.6 ("Xojo in Cologne") Issue 17.5 ("Numbers") Issue 17.4 ("100th Issue")
Issue 17.3 ("XDC 2019") Issue 17.2 ("Barchart API") Issue 17.1 ("iOS Success")
 
Year 16
Issue 16.6 ("Munich 2018") 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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December 09, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Our JavaScript engine for FileMaker		09:20:00
For next MBS FileMaker Plugin we add a JavaScript engine to be used within your FileMaker solution without a web viewer control. You can execute JavaScript and offer it to your users as a scripting language within your solution. If you need, you ca... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Our JavaScript engine for Xojo		09:10:00
For next MBS Xojo Plugins we add a JavaScript engine to be used within your Xojo application without a HTMLViewer control. You can execute JavaScript similar to the XojoScript control and offer it to your users as a scripting language within your s... [More]
December 06, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
TraceFile option in MBS Xojo DynaPDF Plugin		08:54:00
If you are looking to debug a problem with your Xojo code using MBS Xojo DynaPDF Plugin, we can help with our trace feature. Dim pdf As New MyDynapdfMBS pdf.TraceFile = SpecialFolder.Desktop.Child("dynapdf.txt") Once you put the TraceFile assignme... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Formatting and error checking expressions in FileMaker		08:36:00
You may be designing databases, which store FileMaker calculations in fields to evaluate them later. This may be to feed the MBS FileMaker Plugin functions like HotKey.SetEvaluate, MenuItem.SetEvaluate, SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand or one of... [More]
December 04, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Heise Mac Dev		08:29:00
Today at the Heise MacDev, a Mac & iOS developer conference organized by Heise publisher. In the last ten years I visited Macoun a couple of times. Now we may end up having two conferences in Germany for Mac & iOS developers. Let's learn ... [More]
December 03, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
ImageMagick 7 for Xojo		18:42:00
In the last weeks we worked on a bigger project for our Xojo plugins. As you may know we support both GraphicsMagick and ImageMagick libraries in our plugin. For GraphicsMagick we build the library and embed it in our plugins. For ImageMagick we do ... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Signature Field in FileMaker		08:04:00
Recently a customer asked for a signature field in FileMaker. As usual we replied with a note that this can be done with web viewer and a HTML 5 canvas control doing drawing. Then capture content with JavaScript and pass to FileMaker. The MBS FileMa... [More]
December 02, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale		17:05:00
Our Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale continues till Tuesday evening: First use coupon code BlackFridayMBS for our web shop to order new licenses with a 20% discount. Works for both FileMaker and Xojo plugin licenses. If you have special needs, you c... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 9.6pr1		16:24:00
New in this prerelease of version 9.5 of the MBS FileMaker Plugin: Added Copy & Paste for the text fields in dialog functions. Added CURL.GetMultiOptionMaxConcurrentStreams and CURL.SetMultiOptionMaxConcurrentStreams functions. Added EIDSDK fu... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
MBS Xojo Plugins, version 19.6pr1		16:15:00
New in this prerelease of the 19.6 plugins: Added new ImageMagick 7.x classes. ImageMagick7MBS and related classes. Works with 8 to 64-bit quantum depth and HDRI support. Updated SQLAPI to version 5.0.2. Updated CURL library to version 7.67.0. Add... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Top Reasons for not getting an answer email from us		07:49:00
Customers send support requests, purchase licenses or use our web forms, but later some complain we never answered. Please check if you may have met one of this conditions: Check if you typed your email address correctly. Copy & Paste the email used... [More]
December 01, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Birthday of our video page		11:43:00
Over twelve years ago we started created tutorial videos and today our video page has birthday. Enjoy a video and learn about our plugins. Over the years we collected more than 80 videos. We hope you enjoy them! Watch Xojo Videos - FileMaker Video... [More]
November 29, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Sprecher gesucht für Deutsche FileMaker Konferenz 2020 in Malbun		10:25:00
Noch 7 Monate bis zur FileMaker Konferenz 2020 in Malbun (Liechtenstein) und zur MBS FileMaker Plugin Schulung am Mittwoch vorher. Vom 17. bis 20. Juni 2020 findet die elfte deutschsprachige FileMaker Konferenz in Malbun, Liechtenstein statt. Aktue... [More]
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Xojo Developer Conference 2020		10:12:00
Less than four months till the XOJO.CONNECT 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. In the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale you can get a ticket $200 off from the regular $999 ticket price. It will be held March 25-27, 2020 in Nashville, TN at the S... [More]
November 27, 2019
  (Blog: Monkeybread Software)
Happy Thanksgiving		09:02:00
We wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our clients, partners and friends all over the world. For Black Friday we decided to offer this year two things: First use coupon code BlackFridayMBS for our web shop to order new licenses with a 20% discount. Wo... [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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