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Series

FileMaker

19 posts

A long-running series on Mike’s FileMaker-based paperwork-management system for theatrical lighting, five chapters covering setup, daily use, integrations, and live-show workflow.

  1. Chapter 1.1

    FileMaker #1.1

    Monday, July 6th 2020 @ 6:00p – In this first session, we will start out by creating a basic work note database, linking instrument records to worknotes and vice-versa.

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  2. Chapter 1.2

    FileMaker #1.2

    Tuesday, July 7th 2020 @ 6:00p – In this session, we’ll keep building our basic worknotes database, exploring some basic layout tools and scripts for the first time.

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  3. Chapter 1.3

    FileMaker #1.3

    Wednesday, July 8th 2020 @ 6:00p – In this session, we’ll keep building our basic worknotes database, focusing on creating and distributing worknote reports.

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  4. Chapter 1.4

    FileMaker #1.4

    Thursday, July 9th 2020 @ 6:00p – In this session, we’ll add a mobile layout (iOS only) to add and update worknotes from your iPhones and iPads (requires network connection.)

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  5. Chapter 1.5

    FileMaker #1.5

    Tuesday, July 21st 2020 @ 6:00p – This will be a wrap-up session for Chapter 1, covering a few advanced topics and other miscellaneous tips and tricks.

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  6. Chapter 2.1

    FileMaker #2.1

    Thursday, July 23rd 2020 @ 6:00p – In this session, we will expand on our solution from Chapter 1, this time starting to focus more on the improvements that we can make on the instrument data side of…

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  7. Chapter 2.2

    FileMaker #2.2

    Tuesday, July 28th 2020 @ 2:00p – In this session, we will keep working on expanding the instrument side of our solution, adding color, position, and accessory tables in preparation for creating detai…

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  8. Chapter 2.3

    FileMaker #2.3

    Thursday, July 30th 2020 @ 2:00p – In this session, we will create several different pieces of lighting paperwork, including Instrument Schedules, Channel Hookups, Gobo Orders, and more.

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  9. Chapter 2.4

    FileMaker #2.4

    Monday, August 17, 2020 @ 1:00p – In today’s session, we’ll work on adding focus chart documentation to our solution, including adding a mobile focus photo insertion tool.

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  10. Chapter 2.5

    FileMaker #2.5

    Tuesday, August 18, 2020 @ 1:00p -Today’s session is all about labels – how to format them, how to create them, different options for printing them, and more!

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  11. Chapter 2.6

    FileMaker #2.6

    Wednesday, August 26, 2020 @ 12:00p -In this session, we will connect our solution to EOS using MBS plugins to send UDP strings to EOS.

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  12. Chapter 3.1

    FileMaker #3.1

    Monday, November 23, 2020 @ 1:00p – The start of chapter 3!

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  13. Chapter 3.2

    FileMaker #3.2

    Tuesday, November 24, 2020 @ 1:00p – Today, we’ll add more contract types to our database.

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  14. Chapter 3.3

    FileMaker #3.3

    Wednesday, November 25, 2020 @ 1:00p – Today, we’ll wrap up any loose ends and explore data aggregation, including tracking pension/health contributions, union dues, and more.

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  15. Chapter 4.1

    FileMaker #4.1

    Friday, February 12, 2021 @ 1:00p – It’s time for Chapter Four!

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  16. Chapter 4.2

    FileMaker #4.2

    Friday, February 19, 2021 @ 1:00p – Capturing focus images with text and graphic annotations!

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  17. Chapter 4.3

    FileMaker #4.3

    Friday, February 26, 2021 @ 11:00a – Automated focus image capture using ETC EOS

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  18. Chapter 5.1

    FileMaker #5.1

    Monday, January 17, 2022 Patching EOS consoles from FileMaker

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  19. Chapter 5.2

    FileMaker #5.2

    February 2022 Patching Continued – Eos Patch Fixture Libraries

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