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Author’s note: Inevitable comparisons will be drawn between the new While function and the venerable CustomList custom function, which I wrote about at length several years ago. Preliminary testing indicates that CustomList is faster under certain circumstances and While is faster under others. In my opinion, both of them belong in your developer tool kit. […]
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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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Michael Layne from Gearbox Solutions presents on FileMaker’s new JSON functions. He does a deep dive into FileMaker’s new JSON functions and demos several examples of how they are using JSON for passing parameters, populating form data, validation and rollback, managing session info such as value lists as global. Michael also demos REST client and REST server with new data API.
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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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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.
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FM Quickstart, the premier free template for Claris FileMaker, has been updated for the latest version of FileMaker. We dive into some of the exciting features, including 4 brand-new modules and AI reporting. FM Quickstart 2025
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An eXcelisys eXpertise: HOA Websites
For Homeowner & Condo Associations
Just as you’d hire a professional contractor to pour your home’s foundation, you should hire a professional web developer to build your HOA website to ensure you get a concrete footing that will hold for years to come.
As with a home, website architecture matters. Sure, you can hire a web designer to craft a sleek and stylish-looking site, or you can download a DIY HOA web template. However — as with any home purcha
PDFs have become the digital equivalent of what was once printed on paper and will likely remain in use for a long time. They offer an easy way to present structured information, and FileMaker simplifies PDF generation by allowing you to save your layout's design as a PDF.
However, there are times when simply exporting FileMaker data to a PDF isn't enough — you may need to populate an existing PDF with data. The challenge can be getting your FileMaker data into a copy of the PDF. While there ar
Learn how to integrate Claris FileMaker with Zoom to review past meetings, create meetings, and more without leaving your FileMaker solution in this easy-to-follow demo! Includes a video and sample file. Claris FileMaker Zoom Integration
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Watch the replay of our webinar on AI in Claris FileMaker! Led by Senior FileMaker Developer Sam Gallagher, this insightful session explored how you can use AI with your FileMaker solution to transform your business processes. AI Innovation in Claris FileMaker: Webinar Replay
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A Claris Community Live Recap
Check out this recording of a Claris Community Live session where Marc Larochelle, Productive Computing CEO, talks about using JSON with FileMaker, demonstrates how to create a JSON object in FileMaker, and breaks down its functionality and significance in modern development practices.
Whether you’re a novice looking to harness JSON’s capabilities or an experienced developer wanting a refresher, this session has something for everyone! Watch as Marc guides
If you're developing in FileMaker and haven't invested time in learning and using JSON, you're at a significant disadvantage. JSON is not difficult to learn, and it's used in so many areas of modern development that it's crucial to get familiar with it if you haven't already.
In this video, I begin with the basics of JSON and its implementation within FileMaker. Once you start using it, you'll find it's valuable for much more than just passing parameters. While passing parameters is one of the
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.
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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 […]
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This is a quick post to say that JSONQuery 2.0 is finally here with many new features, and some improvements to existing features as well. What is JSONQuery? A FileMaker custom function authored by Steve Senft-Herrera that enables you to query JSON. Basic Things JSONQuery Does 1) Query – Allows for finding elements that match… Continue reading JSONQuery 2.0 Is HereView the full article
Are you a FileMaker developer looking to streamline your workflow? In this video excerpt from the Claris FileMaker Pro Advanced 2 training course, you’ll learn how to leverage consumer-based AI tools, like ChatGPT, to enhance your development process.
Imagine being able to generate sample data with a simple prompt or analyze complex scripts without getting lost in the technical details. You’ll discover how to create robust datasets—like product records with just a few lines of text—and how t
With FileMaker's release of OAuth email support, there is now a more secure and reliable option to send emails from Claris FileMaker using Outlook's GraphAPI or Google's Gmail API. Claris FileMaker OAuth Emails
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This video shows using generative AI in FileMaker development. We use Claude.ai to write FileMaker scripts that interact with a RESTful API.
The post Exploring Generative AI with FileMaker and Having a Blast appeared first on Proof+Geist.
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Join us for a webinar where we'll explore how AI can elevate your FileMaker system! Whether you're new to AI or looking to enhance your existing solutions, this session will show you practical ways to bring more intelligence into your FileMaker application.
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This is a quick follow up to last week’s Fast Summaries to JSON and will assume the reader is familiar with that material. Demo Files Fast Summaries to JSON, v5 (requires FM 16 or later) Fast Summaries to JSON, v6 (requires FM 16 or later) After last week’s article appeared, a reader contacted me wondering… Continue reading Fast Summaries to JSON, part 2View the full article
Over the years, I've met a wide range of developers. Just like the variety of clothing styles you'll see at any popular concert, there are potentially just as many different programming styles. The usefulness, however, of development standards is equivalent to the simplicity of a stoplight. If we can all agree on one thing, then that one thing can benefit everyone who uses it.
When you consider this statement in light of FileMaker's available Global Variables, it's hard to agree on the decision
The other day some colleagues were discussing a need to produce a JSON representation of the data in a summary report. Long time readers of this blog will know that I am obsessed with fond of the Fast Summary technique, and it seemed like it might be a good fit for this challenge, so I… Continue reading Fast Summaries to JSONView the full article
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, […]
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The FileMaker Execute Data API script step now supports write operations. These new operations allow you to create, update, delete, and duplicate records, as well as return metadata, all through a single JSON object. Includes video and sample file. Claris FileMaker Execute Data API Write Operations
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One of FileMaker's most advantageous tools added in recent years is the Button Bar. It was the first way to present dynamic, calculated content directly on the screen. This removed the need for the decades-long practice of adding "yet another unstored calculation field." You can calculate something and render it right on the screen.
Then, in FileMaker 20, we got a new layout object called Layout Calculations. While these now provide the same functionality as a Button Bar, they do so without the
Mark your calendars for Claris Engage 2025! The most important gathering of the year for the Claris community will take place March 25-26, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Register early to be first in line and have a chance to save $250!
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FileMaker's script triggers can be problematic if you don't properly test and debug the user interaction flow. Some developers, perhaps even yourself, avoid script triggers for this reason.
However, script triggers can be incredibly useful. Unlike JavaScript in the Web Viewer or other environments (anyone remember HyperCard or Adobe Flash?), which have numerous possible events, FileMaker offers a limited set of events called Script Triggers.
One of the best aspects of Script Triggers is that t
