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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
Free webinar introducing Karbon our free application framework for building ambitious custom business applications. If you are interested in using the FileMaker Workplace Innovation Platform at a high level you'll probably want to see what we have cooked up.
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In the past year and a half here at Geist Interactive, I’ve been tasked with some development work that involves connecting to various APIs. I’ve written modules for clients that get definitions, other forms, synonyms and antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms of a term from the client’s internal dictionary and such public dictionaries such as Oxford […]
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For the first time, DB Services has been ranked #3494 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the country’s “fastest-growing innovators” based on overall revenue growth over a three-year period. The Inc. 5000 list has brought attention to America’s growing private businesses since 1982.
DB Services now joins the ranks of other Inc. 5000 list alumni such as Facebook, Zappos, Pandora, and others. DB Services is top ranked FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance Partner on the 2019 Inc. 5000 li
FileMaker offers many different options for charting, but if you need a chart that is not available in FileMaker, you should consider using Google Charts. Google Charts is a free Javascript framework that can be used in conjunction with web viewers in FileMaker to extend your charting capabilities: https://dbservices.com/articles/google-charts-in-filemaker/
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Aside from the welcome user interface refresh in FileMaker 2025, a valuable enhancement has been made to the existing grouping feature. This update encourages greater use of grouped layout objects and helps reduce the number of layout-based calculations, a point of frustration with the previous limitation.
Prior to FileMaker 22, if you applied either a button action (now discouraged) or a hide calculation, you had to ungroup the object before adding anything new to the group. This often caused
FMP TnT – AI Research Assistant
By Doug West
Have you considered using an AI service for some market research? What began as a relatively simple concept turned into a frustrating cycle of trial and error with various input prompts and widely varied results.
The goal was to fully automate a data collection workflow with real-world data found on the web. The ChatGPT API was quickly ruled out because it didn’t support real-time web browsing without a cumbersome integration with a separate web se
The Claris FileMaker 2025 release brings with it a new, more unified Claris platform. To help us all navigate these changes, Claris has released a new platform and licensing FAQ. In it, you’ll find out which plans are eligible for unified access to Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio. It also breaks down the […]
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This is a quick follow up to A Tip for MBS “Check Variable Names” from earlier this year. The other day I noticed variable name checking wasn’t working in one of my scripts. The culprit turned out to be MBS’s 500 line default step limit for variable name checking. According to the documentation, the limit… Continue reading Another Tip for MBS “Check Variable Names”View the full article
Demo file: boxed-summary-groups.zip Recently I needed to produce a summary report with variable height rows and each group enclosed in a rectangular box. To make the challenge more interesting, there were multiple fields in the body part, and it was not known in advance which would be tallest. At any rate, the approach I decided… Continue reading Boxed Summary Groups for ReportsView the full article
Becoming familiar with all of FileMaker’s possible technology integrations can take many years. Often, the learning process happens as a side effect of solving a specific need. While you can use almost any other programming language alongside FileMaker, the built-in features can be a breath of fresh air, especially if you haven’t tried them before.
In this video, I take a look at the GetLiveText feature, introduced in version 19.5, which is supported on both macOS and iOS. If you’re using FileM
bBox v1.06 for Claris® FileMaker® adds support for macOS text windows – enabling Apple Intelligence Writing Tools – plus enhanced Python integration. This free utility plug-in allows developers to utilize various programming languages within FileMaker solutions. It includes a demo file with over 220 examples.View the full article
Todd Geist is teaming up with Richard Carlton for another week-long livestream marathon. Join them as they hold five sessions diving into FileMaker 2025 and discuss AI, demo Todd’s new app, and highlight what’s new in OttoFMS and Ottomatic. You can register for specific sessions or come for the whole week! All events are held […]
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Claris FileMaker 2025 was just released, and with it, new features surrounding AI. During the week of July 8th, Claris held multiple Community Live sessions, including one that featured Todd Geist discussing the power of AI in FileMaker 2025 with Ronnie Rios. The video is now available on demand. After the Community Live session, Todd […]
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We want to thank Claris for inviting Eric Luce on their Community Live to talk about ProofKit. In the session, he expands on what he discussed in his Claris Engage 2025 topic: How to build next-level web apps with Claris FileMaker. Watch below to learn how ProofKit can help you create a web app starting […]
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Demo Files Minimum version to open the file shown in parentheses. GetRecordIDsFromFoundSet.zip (FM 22) JSONParse Sandbox (FM 22) JSON Array Virtual List Reporting (FM 18) Josh Halpern’s Virtual List JSON Bench (FM 21) Introduction It’s been a couple weeks since the release of FileMaker Pro 22 (a.k.a. 2025), and now that the dust is starting to… Continue reading FileMaker Pro 22: Initial ImpressionsView the full article
One of the greatest advantages of FileMaker's built-in charting tool is its immediate access to aggregated data. This is especially useful when you don't need highly customized charts. If you do require full visual control, using a Web Viewer with JavaScript typically offers much greater flexibility. The downside to that approach, however, is the development time required to extract the data from FileMaker and format it for use in JavaScript. Fortunately, with the help of AI, that process has be
With new script steps and functions designed specifically for AI-powered interaction, the FileMaker 2025 release gives you the tools needed to build intelligent, data-aware features directly into your solutions.
In our video, Introducing Claris FileMaker Pro 2025 New Features – What You Need To Know, Marc Larochelle walks through the new AI capabilities and shows how to configure and use them with real-world examples. If you’re new to AI or just looking for practical guidance, this is a grea
For internal tools, options like Retool, FileMaker, Airtable, and custom web apps each have distinct advantages and limitations. Team must assess their specific needs rather than follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Key questions about users, speed, and complexity should guide the choice for optimal fit and future scalability. View the full article
Join the Claris Community Live event on July 15, 2025, featuring Vincenzo Menanno from Beezwax, discussing FileMaker 2025 (v22). Learn about streamlined app upgrades, secure server integrations, and a modernized UI based on user feedback.View the full article
FileMaker 2025 introduces significant improvements in JSON handling with JSONParse and JSONParsedState functions, allowing access a native JSON representation stored in memory. This enhancement drastically boosts performance, enabling faster processing of large JSON payloads and streamlining script efficiency, making development more effective for complex data scenarios.View the full article
The Generate Response from Model feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows developers to interact with AI models to obtain text responses based on user prompts. This feature extends FileMaker's capabilities in integrating AI-driven content generation into custom solutions. Includes video and demo file.
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The Perform Find by Natural Language feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows users to perform finds using natural language prompts instead of traditional find criteria, interpreting user inputs and dynamically generating find requests. Includes sample file and video.
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Claris just released FileMaker 2025, marking a significant leap forward in the 40-year history of this remarkable database application platform. Every software platform needs AI integration to remain competitive today. Some platforms simply use AI to generate traditional interfaces, which feels more like improving the horse and buggy than inventing robotaxis. While this sort of […]
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The Perform SQL Query by Natural Language feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows users to perform SQL queries using natural language prompts instead of manually writing SQL. Includes video and demo file.
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Two notable features in FileMaker 2025, GetRecordIDsFromFoundSet and Go To List of Records, help simplify record manipulation, enhancing efficiency by eliminating the need for complex relationships and unnecessary fields. They enable users to effortlessly select and display various records, reducing technical debt and improving user experience.View the full article
Claris FileMaker Server 2025 is here! This new version is filled with a whole slew of useful features and optimizations for both FileMaker Server and WebDirect. These enhancements will take your FileMaker applications to new heights!
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Speed Up WordPress With 3 Easy Tricks … that aren’t really tricks, just smart site management
by Shane Glover, eXcelisys WordPress developer
If your WordPress site feels “off”—pages load slow, bounce rates go up, conversions stall—it’s probably not your imagination. Slowdowns happen. Luckily, there are plenty of tools that speed up WordPress, but it can be tricky to find the right combination. Recently, a client reached out with a hunch that something was wrong with his site. He was right.
