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Discussions on Transactions in FileMaker 21.1 Update

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, […] The post Discussions on Transactions in FileMaker 21.1 Update appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

From Offline to Online: Building a Seamless FileMaker Go App with Otto Webhooks

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 […] The post From Offline to Online: Building a Seamless FileMaker Go App with Otto Webhooks appeared first on Proof+Geist. View th

Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps

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 […] The post Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the fu

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

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

Revert Transaction is now supported in subscripts! 

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 […] The post Revert Transaction is now supported in subscripts!  appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

FileMaker 2024 – AI and More

FileMaker 2024 was just released. While the features likely to get the most attention center around AI, many other useful features also deserve notice. In fact, there is so much to cover that it would take a dozen blog posts to give them the coverage they deserve. In this post, we will cover the highlights […] The post FileMaker 2024 – AI and More appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Set Error Capture On. Now What?

Our recent Engage presentation of the new 19.6 transactional script steps purposefully focused on the topic of error handling, because once you’ve put the transactional “bookends” in your script, your focus immediately turns to errors: handling, throwing, and passing them back to calling scripts or processes. The Contract When you add Set Error Capture On […] The post Set Error Capture On. Now What? appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Woes of Temporal bugs

Discover the frustration of dealing with bugs that strike only at specific times and how logging can unveil the hidden causes behind these intermittent issues, offering crucial insights into debugging strategies for API interactions and server scripts. The post Woes of Temporal bugs appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

I can’t believe OttoFMS is free!

Earlier this February, we released new versions of the Otto family of Modern FileMaker developer tools, OttoFMS and OttoDeploy, and made them available to everyone for free. We shared this news at Claris Engage 2024, and made a lot of people happy. But we also kept getting some variation of the question, “there’s a catch, right?!” The answer is no, there isn't a catch, but there are trade-offs. The post I can’t believe OttoFMS is free! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Reflections on Claris Engage 2024 – State of the Union

Claris Engage is back! More than 600 developers, Claris partners, and Claris employees gathered at the Apple campus in Austin, Texas for three days in February, marking the first in-person Claris conference since 2019. Engage brimmed with excitement and energy from attendees and Claris staff. I reconnected with old and new friends, caught up with […] The post Reflections on Claris Engage 2024 – State of the Union appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Claris Engage 2024 Recap

It’s wild that Claris Engage 2024 has come and gone. Over 600 of us gathered at the Apple Austin Campus February 6-7, 2024, surrounded by leaders, developers, and an excited community. Here’s my not-so-quick recap. A passionate community The energy at Claris Engage was visceral. Claris provided a long-awaited opportunity to reconnect and surround ourselves […] The post Claris Engage 2024 Recap appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Proof+Geist wins the Claris Excellence Innovation Award for Ottomatic

We are thrilled to share that Proof+Geist is the proud recipient of the Claris Innovation Excellence Award (2023) for Ottomatic.  We created Ottomatic because our team needed a world-class infrastructure and cloud platform to support our Modern FileMaker work. We couldn’t find an existing hosting offering that fit our vision for professional FileMaker development practices, […] The post Proof+Geist wins the Claris Excellence Innovation Award for Ottomatic appeared first on Proof+Geist. View th

Claris Engage 2024 Updates and Promo Extravaganza!

Event Kickoff: Claris Engage 2024 Starts TODAY, February 6th! Claris Engage 2024 is finally here. It’s not just any event; it’s THE event for folks who breathe, live, and dream FileMaker and all things Claris. And guess what? We’re not just attending; we’re also sharingimpl some seriously cool stuff for you! OttoFMS: Superpowers for your […] The post Claris Engage 2024 Updates and Promo Extravaganza! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Ottomatic Cloud Console and more… Launch announcements!

Dear Friends, I’m very proud to officially announce the launch of Ottomatic Cloud Console, OttoFMS, and OttoDeploy! We built Ottomatic because we needed a world-class infrastructure and cloud platform to support our modern FileMaker work. We couldn’t find an existing hosting offering that fit our vision for professional FileMaker development practices, so we built our […] The post Ottomatic Cloud Console and more… Launch announcements! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

The Context Podcast: Claris Engage 2024

Featuring: Get ready for another exciting episode of The Context Podcast, featuring Andrew LeCates from Claris. In this episode, Andrew joins Proof+Geist’s Martha Zink, Ernest Koe, and Todd Geist to talk all things Claris Engage 2024, a Claris developer conference set to take place February 6-8 in Austin, Texas. We discuss how excited we are […] The post The Context Podcast: Claris Engage 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Proof+Geist speakers and sessions at Claris Engage 2024

Proof+Geist is excited to participate in Claris Engage 2024, where our eight speakers will lead sessions covering foundational FM techniques and dig into exploratory topics. We can’t wait to share our tips, tricks, and techniques with you! Advanced modern Claris FileMaker transactions Barbara Cooney & Alo Torres-Navarro Whether you have implemented a transactional framework or […] The post Proof+Geist speakers and sessions at Claris Engage 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full

Claris Engage 2024: See you in Austin!

by Martha Zink and Chardonnay Needler It’s the 25th live event hosted by Claris, and we are excited to be premier sponsors! In a world still adjusting to the aftermath of a global pandemic, Engage 2024 is more than just another event or the next version of DevCon – it’s a revolution and a chance […] The post Claris Engage 2024: See you in Austin! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Claris Pro 40.2.2: Effortless Migration and Further Compatibility

This August, Claris introduced a plan to unify its platform, integrating Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio (originally released as a separate product, Claris Pro will eventually be discontinued, and its integration features with Studio and Connect are being merged with the flagship FileMaker Pro suite of products). As part of this shift, Claris […] The post Claris Pro 40.2.2: Effortless Migration and Further Compatibility appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

FileMaker 20.2 Unifies the Claris Platform

Claris released Claris FileMaker 20.2, and this important release brings together Claris Connect, Claris Studio, and Claris FileMaker into a single application space.  Claris announced a new roadmap a couple of weeks ago, effectively undoing the very disruptive two FileMaker strategies that had been working towards for the last couple of years. Now, the 20.2 […] The post FileMaker 20.2 Unifies the Claris Platform appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

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