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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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FileMaker 2025 (v22) - GetRecordIDsFromFoundSet()

One of the fundamental methods for loading a found set of records in FileMaker has traditionally been storing and using the key values of a selected set of records. With the powerful Go To Related Record script step, you can easily load any number of records. This can be achieved through either a global field relationship or a standard schema relationship. However, with the established method, if you want to store and reload a found set, you need a few additional elements: a Summary field (low
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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FileMaker 2025 (v22) - Grouping Enhancements

Aside from the welcome user interface refresh in FileMaker 2025, a valuable enhancement has been made to the existing grouping feature. This update encourages greater use of grouped layout objects and helps reduce the number of layout-based calculations, a point of frustration with the previous limitation. Prior to FileMaker 22, if you applied either a button action (now discouraged) or a hide calculation, you had to ungroup the object before adding anything new to the group. This often caused
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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[FMP Tip-n-Trick] Integrating A.I. with FileMaker for Marketing Research

FMP TnT – AI Research Assistant By Doug West Have you considered using an AI service for some market research? What began as a relatively simple concept turned into a frustrating cycle of trial and error with various input prompts and widely varied results. The goal was to fully automate a data collection workflow with real-world data found on the web. The ChatGPT API was quickly ruled out because it didn’t support real-time web browsing without a cumbersome integration with a separate web se
eXcelisys

eXcelisys

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Unified Claris Platform Licensing with FileMaker 2025

The Claris FileMaker 2025 release brings with it a new, more unified Claris platform. To help us all navigate these changes, Claris has released a new platform and licensing FAQ.  In it, you’ll find out which plans are eligible for unified access to Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio. It also breaks down the […] The post Unified Claris Platform Licensing with FileMaker 2025 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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Another Tip for MBS “Check Variable Names”

This is a quick follow up to A Tip for MBS “Check Variable Names” from earlier this year. The other day I noticed variable name checking wasn’t working in one of my scripts. The culprit turned out to be MBS’s 500 line default step limit for variable name checking. According to the documentation, the limit… Continue reading Another Tip for MBS “Check Variable Names”View the full article
Kevin Frank

Kevin Frank

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Boxed Summary Groups for Reports

Demo file:  boxed-summary-groups.zip Recently I needed to produce a summary report with variable height rows and each group enclosed in a rectangular box. To make the challenge more interesting, there were multiple fields in the body part, and it was not known in advance which would be tallest. At any rate, the approach I decided… Continue reading Boxed Summary Groups for ReportsView the full article
Kevin Frank

Kevin Frank

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Using GetLiveText()

Becoming familiar with all of FileMaker’s possible technology integrations can take many years. Often, the learning process happens as a side effect of solving a specific need. While you can use almost any other programming language alongside FileMaker, the built-in features can be a breath of fresh air, especially if you haven’t tried them before. In this video, I take a look at the GetLiveText feature, introduced in version 19.5, which is supported on both macOS and iOS. If you’re using FileM

Join Todd Geist in Collaboration with Richard Carlton for Livestreams on Claris FileMaker 2025

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 […] The post Join Todd Geist in Collaboration with Richard Carlton for Livestreams on Claris FileMaker 2025 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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Catch Todd Geist’s ‘The Power of AI’ Claris Community Live + Q&A

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 […] The post Catch Todd Geist’s ‘The Power of AI’ Claris Community Live + Q&A appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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Build web apps with Claris FileMaker: ProofKit Claris Community Live

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 […] The post Build web apps with Claris FileMaker: ProofKit Claris Community Live appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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FileMaker Pro 22: Initial Impressions

Demo Files Minimum version to open the file shown in parentheses. GetRecordIDsFromFoundSet.zip  (FM 22) JSONParse Sandbox  (FM 22) JSON Array Virtual List Reporting  (FM 18) Josh Halpern’s Virtual List JSON Bench  (FM 21) Introduction It’s been a couple weeks since the release of FileMaker Pro 22 (a.k.a. 2025), and now that the dust is starting to… Continue reading FileMaker Pro 22: Initial ImpressionsView the full article

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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PCIPal

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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.
eXcelisys

eXcelisys

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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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