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GoDraw3 is a FileMaker drawing tool for users. For FileMaker developers, however, it is full of customization. A developer can do with it what she wants.
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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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Author’s note: Inevitable comparisons will be drawn between the new While function and the venerable CustomList custom function, which I wrote about at length several years ago. Preliminary testing indicates that CustomList is faster under certain circumstances and While is faster under others. In my opinion, both of them belong in your developer tool kit. […]
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Hi all,
Today I'm happy to announce the release of Elemental for FileMaker. This is a free fully unlocked solution containing some cool user interface and design stuff that I hope you find useful and can incorporate into your own solutions.
You can grab a copy now at https://www.elemental-fm.com
In Elementals first version you'll find the following:
Avatars
Over 20 API integrations with avatar generators. These are uniquely generated based on a name y
The FileMaker Script Debugger is powerful. Its features are often overlooked. In this post we examine the buttons that control stepping through a script.
The post Like a Boss: Using the Script Debugger to its Full Potential appeared first on Geist Interactive.
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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.
Claris FileMaker 2025 is here! We provide a brief overview of all the new features available in the Claris FileMaker Pro 2025 update, including new AI functions, new UI on macOS, collapsible script steps, and much more.
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One of the powerful new features in recent versions of FileMaker Pro is the Open Quickly feature. While it initially had issues with giving users too much access, those concerns have been resolved through updated privilege settings.
In this short video, I focus on a few things you can do with the Open Quickly feature. From jumping to fields several tables away to managing multiple layouts while working on your design, adopting the Open Quickly feature can significantly speed up your development
The Claris FileMaker 2025 release introduces anticipated AI integration and new features designed to unify the platform. While this update aims to bring the Claris Platform and its developers into the modern, AI-powered era, releases can introduce compatibility issues. Below is a condensed list of how this release affects Proof+Geist products. Proof+Geist Products Compatible with […]
The post Claris FileMaker 2025 Compatibility Notice for Proof+Geist Products appeared first on Proof+Geist.
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Claris vient d’annoncer la sortie de FileMaker 2025 (nom commercial de la version 22). Comme il est de coutume, vous retrouverez dans cet article les nouveautés et un point de vue critique pour, d’une part, essayer d’analyser la direction prise, et d’autre part vous permettre d’appréhender ces nouveautés. Généralités importantes Commençons par quelques remarques très […]
Cet article FileMaker 2025 ! Les nouveautés est apparu en premier sur 1-more-thing.
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With a big release on the horizon, Claris has a packed week filled with Community Live sessions to answer any and all questions regarding Claris FileMaker 2025. On Wednesday, July 9th, join Todd Geist and Ronnie Rios to discuss the use of AI in your FileMaker 2025 applications. In this session, you’ll learn how to […]
The post Community Live: Unlock the power of LLMs in your Claris FileMaker apps with Todd Geist appeared first on Proof+Geist.
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For those who have yet to dive into web development— whether you’re intimidated by all there is to learn or still believe that Claris FileMaker isn’t fast enough to support a web app— Eric’s session from Claris Engage 2025 will swiftly prove to you just how feasible web dev is. By utilizing ProofKit (a free […]
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Everyone asks what DevOps is, but the bigger questions are: who is doing DevOps, where is DevOps being done, and finally, why is DevOps being done? Many Claris FileMaker developers follow a “process” that features crossing fingers, off-hours importing, and frantically checking for backups. You can ensure faster development while maintaining high stability and scalability […]
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How does durability apply to Claris FileMaker solutions, and how can you make sure that your FileMaker software can stand the test of time? Setting a project up for success doesn’t have an easy checklist, but there are a host of things to consider to keep your FileMaker projects consistent and readable. No matter if […]
The post Claris Engage 2025 Session: Creating durable Claris FileMaker solutions, best practices and strategies appeared first on Proof+Geist.
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We would like to extend a big thank you to Richard Carlton, who had us on his FM Training.TV livestream again. Todd Geist spent a full week demoing OttoFMS for your Claris FileMaker Server and answering questions. The recordings are now available for all to watch. Join Richard and Todd as they go over the […]
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Having a few pieces of code that can be easily replicated into any solution is one of the best ways to achieve efficiency in development. Yes, AI is revolutionizing how we build solutions, but it's still important to have a personal "treasure chest" of code you're familiar with and don’t need to re-learn.
In this video and technique file, we take a look at just one of many ways to create a wizard-like, multi-step process. Using a slider is likely one of the simplest methods for collecting data
Introducing A Free Demo File You Can Use
If you’ve ever wanted to visualize address data inside a FileMaker solution, this free demo file shows you exactly how it’s done. During a Claris Community Live event, we shared a FileMaker demo called “Plot Locations on a Map” that uses JSON and the FileMaker Data API to plot multiple address points on an interactive map.
This demo is available at no cost and is part of the free FileMaker Features and Free Resources course from Productive Computi
FileMaker Takes Heat Off Thermocouple Manufacturer’s Day-to-Day Operations
Quick-Quote System Gets Custom Quotes Out, Orders In Lickety-Split
In an industry where every product is a custom order, quick quoting is essential; the quicker a quote goes out, the quicker an order comes in – See how FileMaker is helping one manufacturer speed up the quoting process.
Thermocouples make the world go ’round. From hot water heaters and pizza ovens to cars and spacecraft, thermocouples are everywhere. T
The Challenge Demo Files magic numeric value list v1.zip magic numeric value list v2.zip Recently a challenge came up to use a dynamically-generated ascending sequence of numbers as the basis for a value list, and in a multi-user-safe manner. By dynamically-generated, I mean that the list of numbers would be calculated at runtime and would… Continue reading Magic Numeric Value ListView the full article
Longtime FileMaker developers have often used the database itself to store values for various user interface settings. This is valid, because, where else would you store them? A common approach is individual fields. However, there are a few problems with this.
First, it adds "noise" to your data structure, making it harder to distinguish between actual data fields and those used for other purposes. For example, you might ask, "Is this an actual data field or is it used for something else?"
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