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  • Josh Ormond

    A Conversation About '2 Factor Authentication'

    By Josh Ormond

    [ Edit: 3/16/2016 - With the help of some other people, we have been able to recover, or recreate some of the original images from original thread. ] Security is always a big topic when it involves data, or people, or possessions. Recently, over on the FileMaker Community, there was a very beneficial discussion regarding security. Unfortunately, that discussion was the victim of a necessary action...and was deleted. It was deleted, because the discussion was tied to a video that, as was det
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  • Steven H. Blackwell

    Hacking Your Own FileMaker Platform Solutions

    By Steven H. Blackwell

    Hacking Your Own FileMaker Platform Solutions Should FileMaker Platform developers mount hacking attacks on their own solutions? At first glance, this may seem an odd question. But I believe that the answer is “Yes, we should.” Consider this. As developers we see our solutions from a totally different perspective than Threat Agents see them. Without practicing our own hacking skills, we can become blind to the vulnerabilities a Threat Agent can exploit to compromise the Confidentiality
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eXcelisys' Blog

HOA Websites for Homeowner & Condo Associations

An eXcelisys eXpertise: HOA Websites For Homeowner & Condo Associations Just as you’d hire a professional contractor to pour your home’s foundation, you should hire a professional web developer to build your HOA website to ensure you get a concrete footing that will hold for years to come. As with a home, website architecture matters. Sure, you can hire a web designer to craft a sleek and stylish-looking site, or you can download a DIY HOA web template. However — as with any home purcha
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FileMaker Magazine

Client Side PDF Forms

PDFs have become the digital equivalent of what was once printed on paper and will likely remain in use for a long time. They offer an easy way to present structured information, and FileMaker simplifies PDF generation by allowing you to save your layout's design as a PDF. However, there are times when simply exporting FileMaker data to a PDF isn't enough — you may need to populate an existing PDF with data. The challenge can be getting your FileMaker data into a copy of the PDF. While there ar
Productive Computing

The Building Blocks of JSON for FileMaker

A Claris Community Live Recap Check out this recording of a Claris Community Live session where Marc Larochelle, Productive Computing CEO, talks about using JSON with FileMaker, demonstrates how to create a JSON object in FileMaker, and breaks down its functionality and significance in modern development practices.  Whether you’re a novice looking to harness JSON’s capabilities or an experienced developer wanting a refresher, this session has something for everyone! Watch as Marc guides
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FileMaker Magazine

Ultimate JSON Part 1

If you're developing in FileMaker and haven't invested time in learning and using JSON, you're at a significant disadvantage. JSON is not difficult to learn, and it's used in so many areas of modern development that it's crucial to get familiar with it if you haven't already. In this video, I begin with the basics of JSON and its implementation within FileMaker. Once you start using it, you'll find it's valuable for much more than just passing parameters. While passing parameters is one of the
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Proof+Geist

From Offline to Online: Building a Seamless FileMaker Go App with Otto Webhooks

Understanding the Challenge Mobile apps need to be more than just functional—they must be reliable, even when users are offline. This presents a significant challenge for developers: how can you ensure data collected in an offline environment seamlessly syncs with a centralized database once connectivity is restored? This was the challenge I faced while developing […] The post From Offline to Online: Building a Seamless FileMaker Go App with Otto Webhooks appeared first on Proof+Geist. View th
Todd Geist

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Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps

The web offers a range of powerful tools that streamline business operations—Stripe for payments, HubSpot for CRM, and Mailchimp for email campaigns. It’s also where customers interact with tailored systems, such as portals for orders or support tickets. The Claris platform, including FileMaker, extends this flexibility by providing custom software for desktops, mobile devices, and […] The post Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the fu
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FileMaker Hacks

JSONQuery 2.0 Is Here

This is a quick post to say that JSONQuery 2.0 is finally here with many new features, and some improvements to existing features as well. What is JSONQuery? A FileMaker custom function authored by Steve Senft-Herrera that enables you to query JSON. Basic Things JSONQuery Does 1) Query – Allows for finding elements that match… Continue reading JSONQuery 2.0 Is HereView the full article
Kevin Frank

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Productive Computing

Using AI for FileMaker development

Are you a FileMaker developer looking to streamline your workflow? In this video excerpt from the Claris FileMaker Pro Advanced 2 training course, you’ll learn how to leverage consumer-based AI tools, like ChatGPT, to enhance your development process. Imagine being able to generate sample data with a simple prompt or analyze complex scripts without getting lost in the technical details. You’ll discover how to create robust datasets—like product records with just a few lines of text—and how t
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DB Services Blog

Upcoming Webinar: AI Innovation in Claris FileMaker

Join us for a webinar where we'll explore how AI can elevate your FileMaker system! Whether you're new to AI or looking to enhance your existing solutions, this session will show you practical ways to bring more intelligence into your FileMaker application. https://dbservices.com/blog/upcoming-webinar-ai-innovation-in-claris-filemaker dbservices.com
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FileMaker Hacks

Fast Summaries to JSON, part 2

This is a quick follow up to last week’s Fast Summaries to JSON and will assume the reader is familiar with that material. Demo Files Fast Summaries to JSON, v5 (requires FM 16 or later) Fast Summaries to JSON, v6 (requires FM 16 or later) After last week’s article appeared, a reader contacted me wondering… Continue reading Fast Summaries to JSON, part 2View the full article
Kevin Frank

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FileMaker Magazine

Safer Global Variables

Over the years, I've met a wide range of developers. Just like the variety of clothing styles you'll see at any popular concert, there are potentially just as many different programming styles. The usefulness, however, of development standards is equivalent to the simplicity of a stoplight. If we can all agree on one thing, then that one thing can benefit everyone who uses it. When you consider this statement in light of FileMaker's available Global Variables, it's hard to agree on the decision
FileMaker Hacks

Fast Summaries to JSON

The other day some colleagues were discussing a need to produce a JSON representation of the data in a summary report. Long time readers of this blog will know that I am obsessed with fond of the Fast Summary technique, and it seemed like it might be a good fit for this challenge, so I… Continue reading Fast Summaries to JSONView the full article
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Proof+Geist

Save the date for Claris Engage 2025: A must-attend event for business leaders and FileMaker developers

At Proof+Geist, we believe that time together should be meaningful. That’s why we’re already getting excited about one of the best opportunities to connect, learn, and grow in the coming year: Claris Engage 2025! Claris Engage isn’t just another conference. It’s where business owners, developers, and stakeholders come together to explore the latest in technology, […] The post Save the date for Claris Engage 2025: A must-attend event for business leaders and FileMaker developers appeared first o
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FileMaker Magazine

Render Fields

One of FileMaker's most advantageous tools added in recent years is the Button Bar. It was the first way to present dynamic, calculated content directly on the screen. This removed the need for the decades-long practice of adding "yet another unstored calculation field." You can calculate something and render it right on the screen. Then, in FileMaker 20, we got a new layout object called Layout Calculations. While these now provide the same functionality as a Button Bar, they do so without the
FileMaker Magazine

Leveraging Script Triggers

FileMaker's script triggers can be problematic if you don't properly test and debug the user interaction flow. Some developers, perhaps even yourself, avoid script triggers for this reason. However, script triggers can be incredibly useful. Unlike JavaScript in the Web Viewer or other environments (anyone remember HyperCard or Adobe Flash?), which have numerous possible events, FileMaker offers a limited set of events called Script Triggers. One of the best aspects of Script Triggers is that t

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