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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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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
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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Part 2: What Should You Consider When Selecting a Development Partner? What Questions Might You Ask a Potential Developer?
Figuring out how to choose a great developer can be bewildering without some insight about what to look for. In this segment of our seven-part series on choosing and working with a custom app developer, we will eXplore some tips on how to vet developer candidates.
Hiring a developer is about creating a working relationship. You want someone who gets your business
FileMaker Kanban is the latest tool that offers familiar functionality for users and flexibility for the developer. It offers great functionality and organizes your data visually into lanes and cards.
The post FileMaker Kanban: Organize Your Data appeared first on Geist Interactive.
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Yet another way to view your data in Claris Studio is with List-Detail. This type of view is also called master-detail. Although you may not know the name, you will likely be quite familiar with this view from other apps such as Mail or Contacts. The interface is made up of a master list and a detail area. When an item is selected in the list, the details are displayed in the detail area. The list usually displays key data about each item; the detail shows more data for the selected item. List-D
Kanban is a View that uses columns to categorise tasks. This is most commonly used to track progress of tasks in a project. In this article we will look at the features and benefits of Claris Studio Kanban Views. What is Kanban? Kanban is a Japanese word meaning “visual sign”. It originated as a scheduling system at Toyota to help with “just in time” (or Lean) manufacturing. At the beginning of 2007, the Kanban Method became popular in areas like Research and Development, and software developmen
Dashboards are a way to visualise your data. This can be done with charts and summaries. In this article, we will dive into all the options provided by Claris Studio. As with other Views, a Manager can add a Dashboard View to a Hub so that it can be accessed by Members. Managers can access the Dashboard View directly for editing or view a Hub for standard use. Create Dashboard A Dashboard is one of the Views provided by Claris Studio. Unlike other Views, it is not created directly — create a Das
In this article, we consider the current state of security when using Claris Studio. We will look at the levels of access to Claris Studio, discuss Claris ID, and using Claris Studio features. Claris Studio Access Claris Studio currently provides four levels of access: Team Manager Manager Member Anonymous All except Anonymous require a Claris ID. There is one Team Manager for each Claris Studio instance. This is the Claris ID used to purchase the licensing (or to sign up for the freemium produc
Updated 23 December 2022 Claris Studio provides a range of Views for each table of data. In this article, we will look in depth at Spreadsheet View. This View packs a lot of functionality and features, so this article is quite long. Spreadsheet View is a standard view of columns and rows that you are likely familiar with from using Excel. Generally, the following pairs of terms are used interchangeably: row and record column and field Spreadsheet viewThe View has three bars above the column head
In our last article, Claris Studio: Create And Share Web Forms, we looked at the basics of creating a web form and sharing it with the public via a web URL. Now we move on to editing the Form provided, looking at the tools and features of Claris Studio Forms. Just a reminder that Claris Studio is rapidly evolving, but we will try to keep this article updated as tools and features change. Creating a Form If you Create New View in Claris Studio, it creates a new table and two views — a Form and a
Integrating Dropbox with your FileMaker solution is a great way to save space on your server and allow access to documents on the go. In this article, we will cover setting up the integration, authentication, uploading, and downloading documents. Read about the integration here.
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The Context Podcast: Pause on Production Part 3 — Interviews from PauseOnError Attendees. The final episode in this series
The post The Context Podcast: Pause on Production Part 3 — Interviews from PauseOnError Attendees appeared first on Proof+Geist (formerly Geist Interactive).
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Join Corn Walker as he demos Transactions in FileMaker 19.6. Covered during an internal Proof+Geist workshop on January 10th, 2023, Corn dives into the various upgrades and changes made to transactions in 19.6. You can also watch the demo on Youtube. Corn Walker has also written two blog posts on Transactions, both of which you find on the Proof+Geist Blog. Read them now: Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 1 and Transaction in FileMaker 19.6: Part 2.
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This article covers more Views, a little errata from past articles (Parts 1, 2, & 3), and where we go from here. This is the final article of the planned four. But if something really inspiring materializes, there may be followup article(s). Some famous “trilogies” (films and books, especially) have gotten additional content, so why… Continue reading Claris Studio (part 4): Forms the easy way!View the full article
This is part 2 of a two-part series on Transactions. Read Part 1 here Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 1. \ The new transactions model in Claris FileMaker 19.6 has made using scripted transactions easier, more flexible, and more explicit. It greatly improves on the implicit transaction model we are familiar with, however, there are still some details developers should be aware of and features of the design they may need to work around. Caveats Caveats to the new Transactions […]
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As any FileMaker developer will tell you, working with a complex layout can be a bit of a hassle. That is, of course, unless you know how to take full advantage of the Object Inspector palette!
Did you know, it's possible to edit the calculation of a button bar segment without ever double-clicking on the object itself within the layout? Yes, it's not only possible with Button Bars but with most any layout object. And, the best part is this can be done within a few clicks - saving a lot of time
Hello folks, In case you weren’t able to attend Claris’s webinar earlier today, here are some key messages we heard. Claris presentation Brad Freiteg (CEO) kicked it off with a few framing points: Claris views their core purpose and value as helping more organizations solve hard problems with technology. Freitag noted that the keys to their success are developers, products, recruiting, having a free tier, and their mission to enable and engage. “Without you [the dev], we deliver nothing.” Cla
Featuring: Description: In the scenic mountains of north Georgia, open-minded attendees gathered together to connect, learn, and grow with one another. In this episode, our guests focus on why PauseOnError differs from traditional tech conferences and how it ignites new perspectives. We continue our series on stories from Pause, sitting down with David “Sully” Sullivan, Brian Panhuyzen, Jonathan Nicoletti, and April Barman to hear about their experiences; whether it’s laying down the law as wat
Claris FileMaker 19.6 Server: what’s new Claris continues to deliver new versions–this is a BIG one. With version 19.6 of FileMaker Server (FMS), you’ll see improvements in performance and security. Some features will seem familiar if you’ve used the Claris FileMaker platform for a while and others are new to everyone. Previously, Claris rebuilt the Admin Console interface and removed the Java-based web-console with the release of FileMaker Server 17. That meant FMS gained some features yet also
How Can I host My Claris FileMaker Server?
A FileMaker (or Claris) custom app can be designed and used with a single copy of FileMaker Pro or Claris Pro. One of the key concepts of FileMaker is that a single file can contain everything:
the database structure (tables, fields and relationships)
the user interface (layouts)
automation (scripts)
security (acc
The post Security Audit by NBS appeared first on fmcloud.fm.
As the team of fmcloud.fm, a FileMaker hosting service, we are proud to announce that we have recently undergone a thorough security audit by NBS System. During this audit, NBS performed a series of penetration tests to ensure that our architecture is secure and protected against any potential threats.
We understand that security is of the utmost importance to our clients, and we are committed to
DOCKER IS THE BIG THING, AND IT’S EASY
As Nick Lightbody outlined in an independent study, Docker is a game changer in the FileMaker / Claris deployment business.
It is actually so good that the market for FileMaker Server Hosting will change when users learn about it.
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It’s super fast, extremely affordable, amazingly flexible (deploy, update, downgrade, move… oper
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Campus IT managers know the problem well: users create #FileMaker applications within their departments and labs, and it is almost impossible to keep track of them.
In many cases, the cloud is not suitable, for reasons of cost and security.
From now on, fmcloud.fm offers to implement its awarded technology within your #campus, on y
IS CLARIS FILEMAKER CLOUD-BASED?
Yes and no. The FileMaker platform as well as the new Claris platform can be hosted in the cloud or on premise.
Let’s see the different options.
THE FILEMAKER PLATFORM
The classic FileMaker platform is a pioneer in distributed applications, which means that processing the information is split between the server and the client. This architecture has become
When you deploy a fmcloud.fm server, a subdomain of fmcloud.fm will be assigned to it (you can choose it during the configuration process, whether you’re using our chatbot or our web form.
It means that your server can be reached at my-preferred-subdomain.fmcloud.fm
Of course, the fmcloud.fm domain is secured and all communications with your server are encrypted (SSL/TLS), thanks to your server configuration with the appropriate SSL certificate.
BUT YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT
If you and your team are accessing your company’s Claris or FileMaker system from desktop computers, mobile devices or a web browser, you’ll need a FileMaker hosting solution. While there are other hosting options for Claris FileMaker available, Productive Computing’s FileMaker hosting service can give you tremendous peace of mind while also saving you and your team time.
If you are considering hosting your on-premise Claris or FileMaker Server to the cloud, think about the kind of service t
When Will This Be Done? We are always asked, “When will this be done?”. Sometimes by customers, sometimes by teammates. It can be tough to answer when we’re not sure if we can meet our delivery dates and deadlines. Remember, everyone involved has the same goals – to understand the current situation and make plans to the best of our ability. The complexity of our work can make planning unpredictable, and that’s frustrating for everyone. But remembering that we all […]
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