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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
The FileMaker Script Debugger is powerful. Its features are often overlooked. In this post we examine the buttons that control stepping through a script.
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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
In the past year and a half here at Geist Interactive, I’ve been tasked with some development work that involves connecting to various APIs. I’ve written modules for clients that get definitions, other forms, synonyms and antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms of a term from the client’s internal dictionary and such public dictionaries such as Oxford […]
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The FileMaker Let function is your tool to make a calculation readable, well formatted and easy to debug. Let us discuss how it can be used.
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Being able to develop and test your solutions within a FileMaker Server environment is the ideal scenario. You can test Perform Script On Server, external binaries, and plug-ins that perform a variety of tasks. Essentially, you can perform all the necessary tasks in a real solution.
When you develop your FileMaker solution locally with a single copy of Claris/FileMaker Pro, you not only face limitations in what you can test but also risk the possibility of a crash. While running FileMaker Serve
One of the most valuable features you can incorporate into your Claris/FileMaker solution is a back button. This feature is deeply ingrained in every individual who has ever used a web browser. It represents the common scenario where your mind recalls the previous location and seeks to return to it. However, the challenge lies in the complexity of your solution's navigation system. Without careful attention to simplifying navigation, there can be an overwhelming number of options that most peopl
This article is part of a series. See also… • JSON Custom Functions for FM 19.5, part 1 • JSON Custom Functions for FM 19.5, part 2 Demo file: json-custom-functions-part-3.zip Note: some of these CFs make use of JSONGetElementType so require FM 19.5 or later. Disclaimer: use at your own risk, these CFs may contain bugs,… Continue reading JSON Custom Functions for FM, part 3View the full article
Business rules inevitably evolve over time. When they do, it's important that FileMaker users are able to adjust their application quickly and easily to keep up. The best way to do this is to allow users to modify and define what information FileMaker is presenting them with and how it should be presented using business logic. We demo how to enable users to define custom business rules. Includes sample file and video.
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eXcelisys Saves Stalled Website Development for Online Notary Directory
Freshly Launched, NotarizeIt! Offers Online Directory and Booking Services to Link Notaries with Clients in Need
Struggling to find a way to put her notary public stamp to wider use, Lakema Howard took the initiative and founded NotarizeIt! In May 2023, the NotarizeIt! website went live, thanks to a web development rescue from eXcelisys. NotarizeIt! hooks up trusted notaries with individuals and businesses in need of a not
The problem In this digital age, we often juggle numerous software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to keep our businesses running smoothly. Individually, these tools are incredible, but collectively, they often create a challenging maze of data silos. We find ourselves trying to piece together a comprehensive view of our customers from disparate data sources. Our data was spread across Quickbooks Online, Pipeline, Harvest Time Tracking, and our eCommerce platform, Easy Digital Downloads. Each o
For those of you who are still using on-premises servers, eventually you will be faced with the choice of replacing/upgrading your aging FileMaker Server hardware or moving it into the cloud. Here are 3 reasons to consider why you should move your on-premise FileMaker server to the cloud:
Less Hassle to Install and Configure
If you have ever installed and set up FileMaker Server before, configured the SSL certificate, and opened up firewall ports, you know it takes time and experience.
We demo how to connect Claris FileMaker to an OData API as an external data source using Zapier and Tableau. Leverage this RESTful API functionality that makes it easier than ever to create, update, search, and delete data remotely. Read the article, download the sample file, and follow along with the demo video.
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Email communication is an integral part of our daily lives, and if you are a FileMaker user, optimizing your email process can significantly simplify your workflow. With OAuth 2.0, sending emails from your FileMaker solution is now more secure and straightforward than ever. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of creating a Send Mail script using OAuth 2.0, generating a private key, and entering it into FileMaker. Whether you are a novice or an experienced […]
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While learning to develop within any environment, it's common to develop habits which keep you within a consistent framework. However, occasionally looking outside of your current framework and observing how others accomplish similar tasks can be both affirming and instructive. You may discover valuable tips and tricks from other developers from which you can adapt to enhance your own practices.
This video focuses on script writing and explores various techniques employed by different developer
Featuring: Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Proof+Geist CTO, Todd Geist and Cris Ippolite, founder of iSolutions, as they dive into the fascinating impacts that AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are having on our industry in general, and the FileMaker community in particular. Cris was an early proponent of using Machine Learning and AI with FileMaker. In fact, this is the third time we have had Cris on the pod to discuss this topic. The first […]
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While Claris International has made little to no changes to the FileMaker code editor (also known as the calculation dialog) in over two decades, there is no need for you to remain stuck in the past. Fortunately, for those of us using a Macintosh for solution development, the MBS (Monkeybread Software) plug-in offers modifications and enhancements to the code editor, which we often spend countless hours working in.
This video focuses on utilizing syntax highlighting within FileMaker to provide
Angelo and Todd had a great time presenting at the FM BetterForms User Group and wanted to give you a quick recap in case you missed it! Their main focus was on Ottomatic, our optimized FileMaker hosting platform. With years of experience behind it, Ottomatic is designed to meet FileMaker’s specific needs. It boasts a global presence with data centers in 30 locations, prioritizing speed and security. Additionally, Ottomatic offers “Apps on Demand,” allowing you to effortlessly create new FileMak
The Context Podcast: Unlocking Efficiency with SimpleQ Featuring: Martha Zink Todd Geist Corn Walker Mike Perley Description: Welcome to this episode of The Context Podcast where we explore the incredible capabilities of SimpleQ! Join us as we delve into the intricacies of SimpleQ, explaining its seamless task handling and compatibility with various systems. Discover the advantages of this approach and how it revolutionizes business processes. Additionally, we explore the origins of SimpleQ,
Editor’s Note: Today I’m pleased to present a guest article by Jon Rosen featuring a creative and performant approach to removing duplicate records. Recently, I had a situation where I had a found set of more than 500,000 records, but over ⅔ of them were duplicates. To remove the dupes, I initially went with the… Continue reading A Fresh Approach to DeduplicationView the full article
Do you find yourself taking time away from work because you are jumping from your solution to emails to your calendar before scheduling a meeting with a client, potential job candidate or team member?
What is Calendly?
Calendly is an online scheduling platform where people can see your schedule and choose a time to meet with you based on the time options you share.
Benefits of Calendly
You can connect all your calendars to avoid double-booking and set up your availability for ap
While Claris/FileMaker offers a convenient Duplicate Record menu option, of which there's always a companion script step for most menus, there's more to the equation than simply duplicating your primary record. In fact, in most situations, it is necessary to duplicate both parent and related child records. You will likely need to duplicate a complete set of records to address the entire entity. For example, think of the relationship between Order, Line Items, Ship Address, and so on, in order fo
📢 fmcloud.fm, the next-generation #FileMaker hosting service, announces the immediate availability of its Claris Cloud, becoming the world’s first service capable of hosting the new Claris Platform, which includes Claris Connect and Claris Studio.
Just like with FileMaker, fmcloud.fm has successfully automated the deployment of Claris Server. This means that you can bring your own license (BYOL) or purchase one from fmcloud.fm and start working in the cloud within minutes.
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Claris is now offering a free tier of Claris Connect, their flow tool that allows you to create automated workflows between your Claris FileMaker application and the rest of your tech stack. Take advantage of this free tier that will empower you to dip your toes into the world of automation without breaking the bank! Read more here.
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When you're dealing with any type of web service which doesn't offer an API for data exchange, you'll inevitably end up working with a web form for getting data into that service. Data has to get in via some method and the most common is your standard web form.
Maybe you need to interact with a Google Form or some other public form service. While some of these services will provide a standard format such as CSV for pulling data out, there are still those services where you need to popuate a web
Adapting FileMaker to your end users is integral to an effective application. Join us as we explore how to integrate language localization into your FileMaker solution in this article. Includes demo video and sample file.
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FileMaker enthusiasts! We are excited to announce that registration for PauseOnError FileMaker Summer Camp* 2023 opens on Monday, May 8 at 12pm ET. This year’s event will once again be held at the beautiful Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center, located in Clayton, Georgia, from October 3 to October 6, 2023. Last year, we interviewed folks about their experience at PauseOnError. You can listen to those interviews here or you can listen to abridged The Context Podcast versions: Part 1, Part 2, […]
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When starting out with FileMaker, there's rarely the situation where you receive any "before you get started" advice. This is because working in FileMaker is like picking up a blank canvas and having someone say "Go for it! Paint something."
Essentially, you need to know what the tools are, how you use them, what can be accomplished and how certain decisions might affect you. So, when it comes to field indexing, you might not know the default settings could potentially cause your solution to be
