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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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  • 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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FileMaker Magazine

Additional Script Triggers in Claris/FileMaker

Learning everything you can do with Claris/FileMaker scripts is such a wonderful journey. When you first start using the available script triggers, it often becomes a bit of an issue if you aren't fully aware of all the impacts. This video is an update to older videos which didn't have the insights presented in this video. If you've been using Script Triggers within Claris/FileMaker for some time, then you might want to give this video a watch to see if you're missing any of the latest and grea
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Claris Pro: File Conversion

Claris Pro has a new file extension with an updated file format to make files compatible with all Claris platform products. The new extension is .claris for all Claris Pro files. When you create a new file with Claris Pro, it will naturally have the .claris extension. This article is for existing FileMaker Pro users who are switching to the new Claris Pro. Any existing .fmp12 files will need to be converted before they can be opened with Claris Pro. Conversion Basics Converting a single .fmp12 f
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Proof+Geist

Easy external file storage with UploadCare

Use Case When you need to store a significant amount of container data, we have a solution that allows you to store the files in the cloud rather than worry about disk space. Curious how we do it? Read on. ​Container storage options Embedded Container data is usually embedded in the FileMaker file, so that your file does not have any dependencies. Everything is in one place so it’s easy to move around. However, if you store more than 40 […] The post Easy external file storage with UploadCare ap
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Otto: Proof+Geist & fmcloud.fm partner for you

Otto: Proof+Geist & fmcloud.fm partner to offer you the best price A year ago, we were extremely pleased to announce that the release of Otto for Linux allowed us to propose Otto to you. We’re still in love with this product and think it’s a must have for FileMaker consultants working with multiple servers or simply releasing versions of their apps with the Data Migration Tool. Today, fmcloud.fm is proud to announce that Otto has never been so affordable Proof+Geist and fmcloud.fm share
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Running Claris Server on Ubuntu Linux, a white paper by Claris

Running Claris Server on Ubuntu Linux, a white paper by Claris Claris International has recently released a white paper: Running Claris Server on Ubuntu Linux. about Ubuntu and Claris Server, the server component of the new Claris platform.   It is a must read if you want to understand the benefits of the Linux Ubuntu plaftorm and why Clari
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FileMaker Magazine

Virtual List JSON Portal Filtering

Developing software in FileMaker can be such a joy when you're able to solve so many problems so quickly. There is, however, a point where you start to solve so many problems that your solution starts to slow down and you find yourself wondering why. Most commonly, it's the result of cumulative features compounding to make your solution slower and slower. Without careful consideration of the user interface, and how features are presented, it's easy to create a solution which starts to lag over
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Claris Studio: List View

Claris Studio has another View called List. It is used to group records to keep track of them by category. List is the newest of the current set of Views available in Claris Studio. We have covered the other types of Views in previous articles: Spreadsheet Form Dashboard Kanban List-Detail When working with a table in Claris Studio, you will likely need a combination of Views to manage the data effectively. Also remember that for each Table, you can have more than one View of any type. What is a
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Claris Studio: List-Detail View

Yet another way to view your data in Claris Studio is with List-Detail. This type of view is also called master-detail. Although you may not know the name, you will likely be quite familiar with this view from other apps such as Mail or Contacts. The interface is made up of a master list and a detail area. When an item is selected in the list, the details are displayed in the detail area. The list usually displays key data about each item; the detail shows more data for the selected item. List-D
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Claris Studio: Kanban View

Kanban is a View that uses columns to categorise tasks. This is most commonly used to track progress of tasks in a project. In this article we will look at the features and benefits of Claris Studio Kanban Views. What is Kanban? Kanban is a Japanese word meaning “visual sign”. It originated as a scheduling system at Toyota to help with “just in time” (or Lean) manufacturing. At the beginning of 2007, the Kanban Method became popular in areas like Research and Development, and software developmen
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Claris Studio: Dashboards

Dashboards are a way to visualise your data. This can be done with charts and summaries. In this article, we will dive into all the options provided by Claris Studio. As with other Views, a Manager can add a Dashboard View to a Hub so that it can be accessed by Members. Managers can access the Dashboard View directly for editing or view a Hub for standard use. Create Dashboard A Dashboard is one of the Views provided by Claris Studio. Unlike other Views, it is not created directly — create a Das
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Claris Studio: Security

In this article, we consider the current state of security when using Claris Studio. We will look at the levels of access to Claris Studio, discuss Claris ID, and using Claris Studio features. Claris Studio Access Claris Studio currently provides four levels of access: Team Manager Manager Member Anonymous All except Anonymous require a Claris ID. There is one Team Manager for each Claris Studio instance. This is the Claris ID used to purchase the licensing (or to sign up for the freemium produc
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Claris Studio: Spreadsheet View

Updated 23 December 2022 Claris Studio provides a range of Views for each table of data. In this article, we will look in depth at Spreadsheet View. This View packs a lot of functionality and features, so this article is quite long. Spreadsheet View is a standard view of columns and rows that you are likely familiar with from using Excel. Generally, the following pairs of terms are used interchangeably: row and record column and field Spreadsheet viewThe View has three bars above the column head
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Claris Studio: Edit Web Forms

In our last article, Claris Studio: Create And Share Web Forms, we looked at the basics of creating a web form and sharing it with the public via a web URL. Now we move on to editing the Form provided, looking at the tools and features of Claris Studio Forms. Just a reminder that Claris Studio is rapidly evolving, but we will try to keep this article updated as tools and features change. Creating a Form If you Create New View in Claris Studio, it creates a new table and two views — a Form and a
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DB Services Blog

FileMaker Dropbox Integration

Integrating Dropbox with your FileMaker solution is a great way to save space on your server and allow access to documents on the go. In this article, we will cover setting up the integration, authentication, uploading, and downloading documents. Read about the integration here. dbservices.com
Proof+Geist

Transactions in Claris FileMaker 19.6 with Corn Walker

Join Corn Walker as he demos Transactions in FileMaker 19.6. Covered during an internal Proof+Geist workshop on January 10th, 2023, Corn dives into the various upgrades and changes made to transactions in 19.6.  You can also watch the demo on Youtube. Corn Walker has also written two blog posts on Transactions, both of which you find on the Proof+Geist Blog. Read them now: Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 1 and Transaction in FileMaker 19.6: Part 2. The post Transactions in Claris FileMaker
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FileMaker Hacks

Claris Studio (part 4): Forms the easy way!

This article covers more Views, a little errata from past articles (Parts 1, 2, & 3), and where we go from here. This is the final article of the planned four. But if something really inspiring materializes, there may be followup article(s). Some famous “trilogies” (films and books, especially) have gotten additional content, so why… Continue reading Claris Studio (part 4): Forms the easy way!View the full article
Kevin Frank

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Proof+Geist

Transaction in FileMaker 19.6: Part 2

This is part 2 of a two-part series on Transactions. Read Part 1 here Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 1. \ The new transactions model in Claris FileMaker 19.6 has made using scripted transactions easier, more flexible, and more explicit. It greatly improves on the implicit transaction model we are familiar with, however, there are still some details developers should be aware of and features of the design they may need to work around. Caveats Caveats to the new Transactions […] The post Tr
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FileMaker Magazine

Optimized Object Inspector Usage

As any FileMaker developer will tell you, working with a complex layout can be a bit of a hassle. That is, of course, unless you know how to take full advantage of the Object Inspector palette! Did you know, it's possible to edit the calculation of a button bar segment without ever double-clicking on the object itself within the layout? Yes, it's not only possible with Button Bars but with most any layout object. And, the best part is this can be done within a few clicks - saving a lot of time
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Proof+Geist

Claris January 25th Webinar recap

Hello folks,  In case you weren’t able to attend Claris’s webinar earlier today, here are some key messages we heard. Claris presentation Brad Freiteg (CEO) kicked it off with a few framing points: Claris views their core purpose and value as helping more organizations solve hard problems with technology. Freitag noted that the keys to their success are developers, products, recruiting, having a free tier, and their mission to enable and engage.  “Without you [the dev], we deliver nothing.”  Cla
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Proof+Geist

The Context Podcast: Pause on Production Part 2 — Interviews from PauseOnError Attendees

Featuring: Description: In the scenic mountains of north Georgia, open-minded attendees gathered together to connect, learn, and grow with one another. In this episode, our guests focus on why PauseOnError differs from traditional tech conferences and how it ignites new perspectives.  We continue our series on stories from Pause, sitting down with David “Sully” Sullivan, Brian Panhuyzen, Jonathan Nicoletti, and April Barman to hear about their experiences; whether it’s laying down the law as wat
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Proof+Geist

Claris FileMaker Server 19.6 is here

Claris FileMaker 19.6 Server: what’s new Claris continues to deliver new versions–this is a BIG one. With version 19.6 of FileMaker Server (FMS), you’ll see improvements in performance and security. Some features will seem familiar if you’ve used the Claris FileMaker platform for a while and others are new to everyone. Previously, Claris rebuilt the Admin Console interface and removed the Java-based web-console with the release of FileMaker Server 17. That meant FMS gained some features yet also
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How Can I host My Claris FileMaker Server?

How Can I host My Claris FileMaker Server? A FileMaker (or Claris) custom app can be designed and used with a single copy of FileMaker Pro or Claris Pro. One of the key concepts of FileMaker is that a single file can contain everything: the database structure (tables, fields and relationships) the user interface (layouts) automation (scripts) security (acc
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