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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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 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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To ensure your business runs smoothly, it’s vital to keep your software up to date. From bug fixes to security concerns, there’s a host of reasons to keep your applications recent. On Thursday, May 29th, join Rick Kalman and Rosemary Tietge as they take a deep dive into how, why, and when to update your […]
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A big thanks to Richard Carlton for hosting multiple members of the Proof+Geist team on his FMTV podcast during Claris Engage 2025. Check out the conversations and the short demos surrounding multiple free-to-try or fully free tools for FileMaker development. FMLayoutLens and FMPerception with Dave Ramsey In this conversation, Dave Ramsey discusses FMLayoutLens and FMPerception. […]
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I arrived in Austin excited to see some familiar faces and show off all the cool stuff we’ve been working on at Proof+Geist. I left Claris Engage feeling grateful for the people, the conversations, and the chance to be part of something that keeps evolving. Winning as a team Claris recognized Proof+Geist with an Excellence […]
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Proof+Geist is once again proud to receive the Claris Innovation Excellence Award (2024) for OttoFMS. Claris FileMaker developers deserve world-class DevOps tools. OttoFMS brings seamless integrations, powerful automations, customizable interfaces, and effortless deployments to the FileMaker community. Our team needed a tool we could rely on, so we built one to share. We were honored […]
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After the joy of seeing so many friends and colleagues last year, we are excited to be premier sponsors again for this year’s Claris Engage 2025. Come just us from March 25-27th on the Apple Campus in Austin, Texas. Where Can You Find Us? We’ll have one booth on the main expo floor— it will […]
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Featuring: Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Julie Sigfrinius as they discuss the upcoming Claris Engage 2025 conference! Get a sneak preview of all the fascinating things scheduled for the event. From retro games to exclusive merchandise, an expo hall, and a packed roster of talks lead by FileMaker […]
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Featuring: In this episode of The Context Podcast, Ernest Koe and Todd Geist are joined by Jonathan Marcus from Sureguard and Dominik Keller from Five to discuss the challenges of building user-friendly applications for non-employees. They explore how Five’s low-code approach simplifies development, the integration of AI for creating complex business solutions, and the importance […]
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Featuring: In this episode, Ryan McCann, CEO at Claris, joins us to discuss his journey stepping into the role, the organizational strategies driving growth, and the importance of customer retention in today’s competitive market. Ryan shares how Claris is navigating the transformation from a risk management mindset to a growth-oriented strategy. He dives into the […]
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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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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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The web offers a range of powerful tools that streamline business operations—Stripe for payments, HubSpot for CRM, and Mailchimp for email campaigns. It’s also where customers interact with tailored systems, such as portals for orders or support tickets. The Claris platform, including FileMaker, extends this flexibility by providing custom software for desktops, mobile devices, and […]
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This video shows using generative AI in FileMaker development. We use Claude.ai to write FileMaker scripts that interact with a RESTful API.
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Error handling just got even easier Introduction We have been discussing the use of transactions since Todd Geist’s post in 2014. We introduced a complete framework with the Karbon project in 2018. We then revisited this framework with the introduction of the new script steps introduced in version 19.6. Transactions have proven to be useful […]
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