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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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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
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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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

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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
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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DB Services Blog

Audit Logging in Claris FileMaker

In Claris FileMaker, audit logs provide a detailed history of changes to records, allowing administrators to track who made what changes and when. From native FileMaker capabilities to third-party options, the choices you have for audit logging solutions are just as diverse as the data in the logs themselves. We discuss why audit logging is important and the options available. Audit Logging in Claris FileMaker dbservices.com
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dbservices in FileMaker 2024

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FileMaker Weetbicks

An AI Overview…

FileMaker 2024 sees the start of some integrated AI capabilities, but if you're a developer it can be really helpful to understand what this technology actually is: in this article Oscar demystifies the fundamentals and lays foundations for developers to keep in mind...   Check out this great article here!    
Daniel Wood

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fmcloud.fm

Upload databases using FTPS (FileZilla)

If you have a Personal plan or if you have large files that take too much time uploading using the FileMaker Pro Upload to host feature, you can use a FTPs software to upload your files. We recommend using FileZilla, a free compatible FTP client. You can simply use the Quick Connect feature data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABhAAAACUCAYAAAByZ2PsAAAMPWlDQ1BJQ0MgUHJvZmlsZQAASImVVwdYU8kWnluSkJDQAghICb0JIlICSAmhBZDebYQkQCgxBoKKHVlUcC2oWMCGrooodpodsbMo9r5YUFDWxYJdeZMCuu4r3zvfN/f+958z/zl
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Productive Computing

Expand your FileMaker Pro Development Skills

Enhance your FileMaker Pro expertise with our Advanced 2 FileMaker training course Building on the foundation laid in our Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced 1 courses, Productive Computing University’s Claris FileMaker Pro Advanced 2 training course will help you take your knowledge and FileMaker development skills to a new level. In this advanced FileMaker Pro training course, you will learn how to use AI for sample data, to write SQL statements, analyze scripts and much more. 
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DB Services Blog

PSOS with CallBack & Configure Local Notifications in Claris FileMaker 2024

Discover the latest advancements in FileMaker 2024 with our in-depth look at two game-changing features: PSOS with Callback and Configure Local Notification. These powerful tools can transform your development process, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows. Whether you’re running lengthy reports or managing complex scripts, these new functionalities offer greater flexibility and control. Let's explore practical examples of how to leverage these features to create efficient and responsiv
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dbservices in FileMaker 2024

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FileMaker Magazine

JSON Set Variable Power Tools

Our world of software development is changing rapidly! With AI influencing the way we develop, it becomes increasingly important for developers to become informed about the tools which help them become more efficient. Fortunately, we still live in a world where people have to coordinate and organize code. Even if AI can create near-flawless code in some cases, it doesn't create the ideas. Humans are the creative force. Whether you're using a simple Find & Replace to refactor some functions,
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Productive Computing

Claris FileMaker Pro 2024 – Using GetLiveTextAsJSON

Imagine you have a bunch of receipts, invoices, or any other documents, and you need to pull out specific pieces of information from them, like dates, totals, or names. Doing this manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors. This is where the new GetLiveTextAsJSON function in FileMaker 2024 comes in handy.  Learn how you can use this new feature with an image of a mock restaurant receipt uploaded to a container field. You’ll see how GetLiveText extracts the text, but the results do no
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The Philosophy of FileMaker

Currency Formatting

It's pretty easy to format a number field as currency, especially if it's a standard field. Once you enter the realm of merge fields, formatting a number can sometimes become difficult when multiple merge values need to display in a different format. For example, you might need a single text block to display one number field as it was entered and another as currency. This article will discuss several ways to assign the appropriate formatting to multiple number fields in a single text block.View
John Mark Osborne

John Mark Osborne

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fmcloud.fm

50 ways to use FileMaker [download the PDF]

Claris has released a great PDF about 50 ways to use FileMaker They selected examples that will inspire you and give you great ideas, even if you work in different fields. Unfortunately, on most sites, you need to fill in forms and leave your contact details to download it. So as always at fmcloud.fm, let’s try to make things simple. Want to read that PDF? Just download it from here. Video: FileMaker Quic
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DB Services Blog

50 Ways to Use Claris FileMaker

As a Claris FileMaker Platinum Partner, we help businesses across all industries create custom software solutions tailored to their unique needs. We dive into 50 real-life use cases showcasing FileMaker's unparalleled flexibility and adaptability. Discover how FileMaker can streamline your operations, integrate systems, and scale with your growth. 50 Ways to Use Claris FileMaker dbservices.com
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dbservices in FileMaker 2024

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Proof+Geist

FMPerception 21: New Features for FileMaker Pro 2024

Enhanced Developer Tools and AI Integration FMPerception, our powerful database analysis tool for FileMaker developers, has been updated to version 21.0.0 with support for FileMaker Pro 2024. This update brings also brings a host of new features and improvements to enhance developer productivity. Notable additions include the ability to easily copy object names, support for […] The post FMPerception 21: New Features for FileMaker Pro 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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DB Services Blog

Image Manipulation in Claris FileMaker

We demo Claris FileMaker's image manipulation features that allow users to natively re-size, rotate, and crop images, eliminating the need for an external photo editing app and allowing for a more polished and professional presentation of images. Includes a video and sample file. Image Manipulation in Claris FileMaker dbservices.com
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dbservices in FileMaker 2024

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FileMaker Magazine

Solution Wide Popovers

Expanding on a recently released article about Incredibly Easy Menus, which used a Card Window and showcased minimal use of popovers, I've now created a new dedicated setup specifically for use with popovers. Using this method, you can implement the technique and manage your solution-wide popovers from a single location for code. Solution maintenance becomes vastly simplified with this approach. Remember, our goal as developers is to create DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) code. This is exactly what
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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FileMaker Magazine

Exporting JSON

JSON, JSON, JSON! If you haven't gotten used to it yet, you'd better start. It's the way you communicate with the web. It's the structure that's winning. XML is too verbose, and .tab and .csv aren't always clear enough. So, what are some of the ways you can create JSON within FileMaker? Here are just a few: 1. Create a calculated field of it. 2. Use ExecuteSQL() to return it. 3. Use Execute FileMaker Data API [ ]. 4. Write a looping script. 5. Or... you can just export it. This last metho
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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The Philosophy of FileMaker

Gathering Portals

In a relationally sound FileMaker database solution, you will definitely need portals. When you have a one-to-many relationship, the most common way to display the many related records from a layout based on the parent is to employ a portal. But portals don't always do what we want. Sometimes you need to enhance them or reformat the data displayed in a portal. In this article, we'll explore a method for gathering the data from a portal and displaying it in a comma-separated list using the power
John Mark Osborne

John Mark Osborne

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FileMaker Magazine

AI Coding is WAY Faster

While some of the excitement around AI deals with using the technology within your FileMaker solution, it's likely that, as a developer, you should be more excited about how AI changes what you do as a developer. In fact, it's theorized that the occupation of being a developer will be one of the careers most affected by AI. So, what do you do while we wait and see if this is truly the case? Well, you use AI, of course! If you haven't yet dipped your toes into the world of using AI to compose s
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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FileMaker Magazine

Testing Privilege Sets

If there's one thing you shouldn't ignore from the start of any FileMaker solution, it's the way security is going to factor into your creation. You need to know who the users and groups are and what their access rights are. These access rights are called privilege sets within FileMaker. All too often, security may be an afterthought because most of the fun typically lies in creating solutions to the problems. The real trick is to create the solution to the problem while simultaneously consider
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Productive Computing

Claris FileMaker Pro 2024 – Supercharged WebViewer with WebRTC

Watch our video to look at a new feature in FileMaker 2024: WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communications). WebRTC brings real-time video and chat capabilities directly into your FileMaker solutions. This opens up a world of opportunity in your FileMaker solutions. In this one focused example, we demonstrate how you can embed a Zoom meeting within a FileMaker web viewer, showcasing the enhanced functionality and seamless integration. Zoom is but one example of an application that requires the advance
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