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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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  • 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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Quick Native Charting

One of the greatest advantages of FileMaker's built-in charting tool is its immediate access to aggregated data. This is especially useful when you don't need highly customized charts. If you do require full visual control, using a Web Viewer with JavaScript typically offers much greater flexibility. The downside to that approach, however, is the development time required to extract the data from FileMaker and format it for use in JavaScript. Fortunately, with the help of AI, that process has be

New AI Features in FileMaker  2025

With new script steps and functions designed specifically for AI-powered interaction, the FileMaker 2025 release gives you the tools needed to build intelligent, data-aware features directly into your solutions. In our video, Introducing Claris FileMaker Pro 2025 New Features – What You Need To Know, Marc Larochelle walks through the new AI capabilities and shows how to configure and use them with real-world examples. If you’re new to AI or just looking for practical guidance, this is a grea

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FileMaker 2025: AI foundations for a new class of custom business software solutions

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 […] The post FileMaker 2025: AI foundations for a new class of custom business software solutions appeared first on Pr

Speed Up WordPress With 3 Easy Tricks

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.

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Building Faster Solutions Using Open Quickly

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

Claris FileMaker 2025 Compatibility Notice for Proof+Geist Products

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. Vi

FileMaker 2025 ! Les nouveautés

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. View the full article

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Community Live: Unlock the power of LLMs in your Claris FileMaker apps with Todd Geist

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. View the full article

Claris Engage 2025 Session: How to build next-level web apps with Claris FileMaker

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 […] The post Claris Engage 2025 Session: How to build next-level web apps with Claris FileMaker appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

Claris Engage 2025 Session: Building efficiency, a DevOps approach to Claris FileMaker applications

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 […] The post Claris Engage 2025 Session: Building efficiency, a DevOps approach to Claris FileMaker applications appeared fi

Claris Engage 2025 Session: Creating durable Claris FileMaker solutions, best practices and strategies

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. View the full article

OttoFMS and Your FileMaker Server with Todd Geist

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 […] The post OttoFMS and Your FileMaker Server with Todd Geist appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article

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Todd Geist

Elegant Panel Wizard

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

Plotting Locations on a Map with FileMaker and JSON

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

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FileMaker Quick Quote System Speeds Quotes, Orders

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

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Magic Numeric Value List

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

Better UI Settings

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?" Sec

Streamline Your Salvage Contracts with Our VSS Digital Solution

Vessel Service Solutions (VSS) is a custom-built mobile solution created specifically for TowBoatU.S. operators and marine towing companies. It simplifies dispatching, boat maintenance, fuel logs, invoicing, and payroll. Everything runs from a centralized, cloud-based system and connects with iPads used in the field. VSS replaces manual BoatU.S. paperwork with a digital workflow and pulls dispatches directly from the BoatU.S. system. This means faster, more accurate tracking of your towing a

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