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Part 2: What Should You Consider When Selecting a Development Partner? What Questions Might You Ask a Potential Developer?
Hiring a developer is about creating a working relationship. You want someone who gets your business and gets you. Having a good working relationship often determines the success or failure of a development project. Hire someone you are comfortable with who also has the skills necessary to make your project successful. Beyond the quality of the working relationsh
Michael Layne from Gearbox Solutions presents on FileMaker’s new JSON functions. He does a deep dive into FileMaker’s new JSON functions and demos several examples of how they are using JSON for passing parameters, populating form data, validation and rollback, managing session info such as value lists as global. Michael also demos REST client and REST server with new data API.
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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
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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WidgetStudio makes it easy to use, design and share powerful interface widgets, like calendars, gauges, charts, and timers. Pick from the constantly growing set of included widgets or build your own. Freely share them with your customers or friends.
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FileMaker 21.1 just dropped, bringing with it a range of updates and fixes that improve stability and performance. But what’s changed with transactions, one of the most powerful tools in FileMaker for handling multi-step operations safely? To dig into this question, don’t miss Proof+Geist’s Corn Walker on FMTraining.tv this Friday, November 8th at 1pm PST, […]
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As technology advances and becomes as critical to our digital lives as water is to our physical well-being, we must be keenly aware of whether that "water" is tainted with harmful elements that could harm us.
This sentiment applies not only to your health but also to your technological security concerns. For most technical systems, we may be inclined to assume that "big tech" — meaning the creators of the software or technology — will automatically make things safe for us. However, there may be
Claris has released the first update to FileMaker Server 21! This update brings with it some new, useful features, including quality-of-life updates, additional security options, and more. With this update, system administrators have even more tools in their FileMaker toolbelt.
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Claris FileMaker 21.1 is here! This update includes a slew of new features and quality-of-life updates, increasing the number of tools available to all FileMaker developers.
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Background JSONQuery 2.0 was released last month with a wealth of new features, along with some improvements to existing features as well. Steve and I spoke about it recently, and we’ll get to that in just a moment. But first, for those who may not be familiar with JQ, here’s a bit of background information.… Continue reading JSONQuery v2 Conversation with Steve Senft-Herrera, part 1View the full article
In the world of programming, there are various concepts you need to understand in order to create software which is both functional and resilient. Maintaining that code may be another challenge, but if you don't learn about exception handling and determining if your processes truly succeed or fail based on expectations, you risk inviting more errors and failures than you might anticipate.
In this video, we'll cover several critical aspects of a FileMaker database solution. Yes, FileMaker Pro is
Update Your HOA Website to Comply with Florida’s New HOA Laws
Is your HOA website ready for the new legal requirements? We can help you avoid fines for non-compliance.
Ensure Compliance, Enhance Transparency and Improve Communication
Florida’s new regulations (passed in 2024) mandate that all homeowners’ associations (HOAs) with 100 parcels or more and all condo associations with 25 units or more must maintain a secure and compliant website that provides easy access to essential documents
Are you looking to expand the functionality of your FileMaker applications? Integrating your applications with third-party services through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) can open up a myriad of possibilities. APIs allow different software systems to communicate with each other, extending the capabilities of your FileMaker solutions.
For a deeper dive into what APIs are and how they function, check out our detailed blog post on the basics of APIs.
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Claris FileMaker has implemented a termination policy for annual licensing agreements. All FileMaker contracts must be renewed by their expiration date. Failure to renew will result in contract termination, meaning your organization will no longer have access to your FileMaker application. If your Claris FileMaker license has expired or is due for renewal, we can help you save money! <Your Annual FileMaker Contract Has Expired>
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Being more productive when developing in FileMaker is something that will always pay off. You’ll create solutions faster and feel better about how quickly you can solve problems.
Due to the unique environment in which we write code, there are concepts other developers have access to that we don’t. We’re not using a standard text editor with modules and plug-ins to extend its functionality. In FileMaker, we rely on a few third-party plug-ins and tools to enhance the development experience.
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One of the differences between the macOS, Windows, and Linux versions of FileMaker Server is the way fonts are handled.
This has an impact when generating PDFs server-side (no impact if you create PDFs client-side with FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Go).
There is also an impact on WebDirect with characters from Eastern languages, but for this, there are Central Europe and Middle East versions of FileMaker Server, which we can install for you.
Apart from the fact that the Linux version doesn’t han
A question we are frequently asked is how to generate PDFs on the server and find them in a FileMaker application, inserted into container fields.
We will try to answer this clearly and illustrate our point with an example file.
The process takes place in three steps:
1 – The client triggers the server-side script
The client-side script will perform two operations:
Commit the record where the server-side script will need to write (depending on the use case, your server script may create a
FM Quickstart, the premier free template for Claris FileMaker, has been updated for the latest version of FileMaker. We dive into some of the exciting features, including 4 brand-new modules and AI reporting. FM Quickstart 2025
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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
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
Learn how to integrate Claris FileMaker with Zoom to review past meetings, create meetings, and more without leaving your FileMaker solution in this easy-to-follow demo! Includes a video and sample file. Claris FileMaker Zoom Integration
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Watch the replay of our webinar on AI in Claris FileMaker! Led by Senior FileMaker Developer Sam Gallagher, this insightful session explored how you can use AI with your FileMaker solution to transform your business processes. AI Innovation in Claris FileMaker: Webinar Replay
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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
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
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 […]
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