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Hierarchical JSON Viewer / Editor
By Andy Persons & Doug West
One of the standout new features of FileMaker Pro 16 is native support for the JSON data-interchange format. In addition to providing easy integration with a host of online services, it also provides developers with the tools to create robust hierarchical structures for use entirely within FileMaker. This hierarchical JSON viewer / editor file provides some tools for visualizing, manipulating, and leveraging JSON text.
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For the first time, DB Services has been ranked #3494 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the country’s “fastest-growing innovators” based on overall revenue growth over a three-year period. The Inc. 5000 list has brought attention to America’s growing private businesses since 1982.
DB Services now joins the ranks of other Inc. 5000 list alumni such as Facebook, Zappos, Pandora, and others. DB Services is top ranked FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance Partner on the 2019 Inc. 5000 li
GoDraw3 is a FileMaker drawing tool for users. For FileMaker developers, however, it is full of customization. A developer can do with it what she wants.
The post GoDraw3: Hack the Heck Out of It appeared first on Geist Interactive.
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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.
The post Announcing WidgetStudio – FileMaker WebViewer Widgets appeared first on Geist Interactive.
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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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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
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Dynamically sorting portals has always been a struggle for FileMaker Developers — in this new #FileMaker Weetbicks article we introduce a method using Value Lists which avoids unstored calculations and is compatible with FileMaker Server's ability to sort records. We also go in depth on the journey to come up with this approach and along the way you may just learn a bit about Value Lists and how they can be sorted, along with some of the challenges involved.
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At 1PM PST, Tips for talking to new customers about trust in the FileMaker platform. We will discuss how trust involves both product platform direction and capabilities, as well as security safeguards. Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4Launch23
Come see FileMaker 2023's new features in action! At 1PM PST on RCC's livestream, we'll demo the new features with our live audience. Jacob Taylor and other professionals will be joining us to answer your questions. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3Launch23
We are known for our cautious approach to FileMaker Server updates, but we are thrilled to announce a temporary change to our policy in response to the incredible demand for testing of FileMaker 2023 in just 48 hours!
Existing servers: update from e-mai
For all existing servers, you can now choose to update immediately. You received an e-mail on April 25, just after the official release of FileMaker 2023. By clicking a button on that e-mail you can request an update that will be appl
We will be joined by Doug Wallis & Conner Brock from Claris, at 1PM PST on RCC's Livestream, to talk about Persistent Cache, Quick Server Restart, FM Server on Ubuntu 22.04 & improvements to Server-Side Java Garbage Collection. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/2Launch23
The release of the new Claris FileMaker 2023 update has been long-awaited by developers and users alike. With many new features and enhancements, it promises to make the already robust database platform even more powerful and efficient. We also recognize that with new updates, compatibility issues can arise. Here are some additional details: Otto Otto will require version 3.5.3 to work with FileMaker 2023. It is available for download. FMPerception FMComparison *FMPerception and FMComparison w
I picked up my first copy of FileMaker 3 and wrote my first little database app in 1998. Twenty-five years later, I still find myself eagerly anticipating the next new release, hoping to try out the next cool feature that promises to keep this business of solving problems with software fun. A lot has changed in the intervening years. The product has evolved and made significant transformations, gaining power and features. FileMaker started as a tool that hobbyists and professionals […]
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Claris International, Inc. released Claris FileMaker 2023 (version 20) of the FileMaker platform on Tue. April 25th 2023. This release, like all previous dot releases, saw just a few major features and some new branding via a new icon.
In my opinion, there are primarily three major features in FMP 20 and a VERY large number of both fixes and minor features. I'm calling this one the "move towards enterprise" release. It improves upon its level of support for robust technologies such as ARM suppo
Claris FileMaker 2023 is here! This newest update brings with it quality-of-life changes and native data-logging capabilities. Let's take a look at the highlights of the latest release here.
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Claris has released FileMaker 2023. Join Rick Kalman from Claris and Richard Carlton at 1PM PST on RCC's livestream as they talk about FileMaker 2023's updates and improvements. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/1Launch23
Featuring: Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and special guest, Rick Kalman. Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist talk to Rick Kalman from Claris about the launch of Claris FileMaker 2023. Together, they discuss the upcoming changes to the platform—including the switch to a year-based naming scheme, significant performance improvements, and the availability of Claris Connect on the free plan. With stronger authentication protocols, greater scalability, and imp
There are a few things to know about installing / upgrading FileMaker Pro / Go.
General
FileMaker Pro and Claris Pro have version numbers such as XX.y.z, where XX is the major version, y the minor version, and z a build version.
Minor upgrades (within a major version) are always available. All users with a 19.1.x version are entitled to 19.6.3 for instance.
Minor upgrades can be made from within the app. (From the Help menu : Check for updates)
Major upgrades such as version 19 to 20 requi
April 25. 2023 – Claris just announced the immediate availability of FileMaker 2023, the new version of the FileMaker Platform
All components of the platform, FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go and FileMaker Server are concerned, as well as Claris Connect.
A detailed review of new features by Fabrice Nordmann can be found on 1-more-thing’s web site, so we, as a FileMaker hosting service, will focus on the server side.
There are a few scenarios where you may need to change the filenames for your FileMaker custom apps. For example, you might be hosting your development copy and production copy on the same server. Since FileMaker Server does not allow you to host two files with the same name you have no choice but to name them differently, eg,“My_CRM” and “My_CRM_Dev”. Or perhaps you’re maintaining one master codebase on the development server and pushing that codebase to one or more […]
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