Archive for category Tools & Tips
Quickly rate shipments in FileMaker Pro
Posted by andyknas in FileMaker Shipping, Tools & Tips on September 27, 2018
Did you know that NRG can provide a single API that will provide rates for UPS, FedEx and USPS all in a single request? You can implement this API very quickly to provide access to your discounted shipping rates without the need for NRG’s full-blown shipping solutions using built-in FileMaker functions like Insert from URL with POST data. Multi-carrier rating API access starts at $450/year. Contact sales@nrgsoft.com for more information.
FileMaker Cloud and Encryption At Rest
Posted by andyknas in Tools & Tips on May 31, 2018
So you’ve got files hosted on the cloud and you now want to move some of that data into another table. When you go to import, you’re going to be faced with a dialog to enter the Encryption At Rest password FOR EVERY IMPORT you perform. Luckily, if you have FileMaker Pro Advanced, you can use the Developer Utilities to remove the password from your files before you run the import. This will save you the headache of entering the password and when you upload the files back to your server the password will be re-added. Check out FileMaker Help for more information on decrypting your files.
Print branded shipping labels with NRGship Pro
Posted by andyknas in FileMaker Shipping, General, Mac Shipping, Press Releases, Tools & Tips on March 7, 2018
NRGship Pro for UPS and NRGship Pro for FedEx both include the ability to place an image on the extended area of shopping labels printed to Zebra thermal printers. To take advantage of this feature simply choose the Logo option for the Doc Tab content in printing preferences. You will need to use 4×8 or DocTab labels for this option.
Let’s talk about Quantum View Notifications
Posted by andyknas in Tools & Tips on January 30, 2018
Recently we’ve have requests about how to customize the text that appears in UPS Quantum View notifications. In NRGship you can set three pieces of information that show on the label. The first is the Sender Name. If you have a Sender Name set in QV this value will be used, otherwise it will default to the shipper (or drop shipper) name. The second is the Message area. This can be used to include a Thank You or other customizable information. Lastly any reference information on the shipment will be included, along with the reference field labels. Unfortunately, the From value that appears is your account name on file with UPS. You will need to contact your UPS rep in order to change the way that this appears.
Can’t see your contacts?
Posted by andyknas in General, Tools & Tips on July 12, 2016
Many Mac apps will ask for access to your Contacts or other data to provide a seamless user experience. If you deny access on launch, it’s easy to allow access at a future time. Simply open your System Preferences and choose Security & Privacy. From this screen you can select Contacts and then check the box to allow access to the listed apps.
