Reminder: Feb 24: Join us for an overview of AppleScript and Automator integration with FileMaker

Reposting this as a reminder:

Greetings FileMaker Enthusiasts,

Our next Philadelphia FileMaker User Group meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening, February 24th 2009 at 6:00 PM.  

The meeting will be held at the IT Solutions Fort Washington Office:

+  414 Commerce Dr., Suite 150, Fort Washington, PA 19034 
+  Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/37mhhh

Join us for an overview of AppleScript and Automator integration with FileMaker

With FileMaker Pro’s built-in scripting tools, it’s fairly easy to automate time consuming and repetitive tasks within your custom database.  But, what if you want to integrate your database with other applications and processes in Mac OS X?  AppleScript and Automator extend your options greatly.  Join automation columnist and consultant, Ben Waldie, and learn how to take your FileMaker databases to the next level with AppleScript and Automator integration.  

More after the jump:

Ben will discuss:

* How external AppleScripts can be written to search FileMaker databases, create new records, get and set field values, and more.  

* How AppleScripts can be embedded within FileMaker databases, making it possible for users to access files and folders, email messages, iPhoto images, and more, all from within your own custom databases.

* How Automator, Apple’s latest and greatest automation tool, can integrate FileMaker databases with external applications, with no scripting necessary.

Any FileMaker developer looking to learn more about AppleScript and Automator integration with FileMaker won’t want to miss this presentation.

As always, pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP here if you are planning to attend this meeting:

http://www.fmpug.com/rsvp.php?eventID=835

RAFFLE!

During this meeting, we’ll also be raffling off a copy of the Developer’s Card for FileMaker Pro, generously donated by CardsFm.com.  This is a comprehensive set of reference cards on thick 8 1/2″ x 11″ laminated stock, complete with FM error codes, script steps, keyboard shortcuts, port numbers, script triggers and so on – it’s a great thing to have on your (physical) desktop.  You can see what the cards look like at: http://www.cardsfm.com/.

About the Philadelphia FileMaker User Group:

The Philadelphia FileMaker User Group was founded in 2005 as an initiative by FileMaker Business Alliance member IT Solutions to provide an open forum for FileMaker developers and those interested in FileMaker to meet, brainstorm and network.

We hold meetings the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6PM, in the office of IT Solutions Consulting, Inc., at 414 Commerce Drive, Suite 150, Fort Washington PA. 

Meetings are open to all, regardless of background and there’s no charge to attend.

Please subscribe to our Mailing List to get announcements on upcoming meetings. The list is set to Announce only, so the volume is typically between one and 2 emails a month.

http://fmpug.com/mailman/listinfo/philly_fmpug.com/

You can read our blog to get updates and meeting recaps:

http://www.phillyfilemaker.org/

About the speaker:

Ben Waldie is president of Automated Workflows, LLC (www.automatedworkflows.com), a company offering AppleScript, Automator, and workflow consulting services to Mac-based businesses.  For years, Ben has developed professional automated solutions for companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Adobe Systems, Apple Inc., CNN, Microsoft, NASA, PC World, and Time Magazine.  Ben is the author of “Automator for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Visual QuickStart Guide” (Peachpit Press) and “AppleScripting the Finder” (SpiderWorks, LLC), has written AppleScript and Automator content for Apple.com, Macworld, MacTech, MacScripter.net, and X-Ray Magazine, and is the host of the “Mac Automation Made Simple” video podcast (Peachpit Press). Ben is also the author of an AppleScript training CD for the Virtual Training Company, is a frequent presenter at Macworld Expo and other events, and is president of The Philadelphia Area AppleScript Users Group (homepage.mac.com/paasug/).