Jim Paul De Jose | FileMaker Musings & More

Introduction Ever found yourself stuck in a FileMaker project thinking: “Who changed this layout?” “Is it safe to delete this script?” “Where is this UUID even used?” I’ve been there, so I built a tool to fix that. The Problem: FileMaker’s Hidden Web of Changes Working on a FileMaker app, especially with a team or over time, often means dealing with invisible changes and mysterious dependencies. You could click through every layout, script, and button manually… Or, you could use FMModTrack. The Fix: FMModTrack – A Local FileMaker XML Parser FMModTrack is a free desktop app that lets you inspect a FileMaker XML export and instantly see: When each element was modified Who made the change (account & username) Where each element is being referenced It works entirely offline, requires no registration, and runs on both Windows and macOS. Key Features Modification History Get mod count, timestamp, and who made each change. Reference Tracking See which scripts, layouts, and elements refere...

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as jumping into an online meeting, ready to contribute, only to have your voice sound like it’s trapped in a tin can. That’s exactly what happened to me recently on my Windows 11 laptop. My built-in microphone worked, technically, but my colleagues on Google Meet kept saying I sounded muffled and unclear. Oddly enough, Zoom had no issues. At first, I went through the usual checklist: I checked my sound settings, adjusted my mic volume, and even double-checked my privacy permissions. Nothing helped. At this point, I was wondering if my laptop had suddenly decided to betray me. But after some trial and error, I found a fix that was surprisingly simple. If you’re dealing with a muffled mic on Windows 11, here’s what finally worked for me: The Fix: Reinstalling the Microphone Driver Open Device Manager – Press Win + X and select Device Manager from the list. Find Your Microphone – Expand the Audio inputs and outputs section and locate your built-in...