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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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Updated API Fundamentals course for FileMaker developers

Are you looking to expand the functionality of your FileMaker applications? Integrating your applications with third-party services through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) can open up a myriad of possibilities. APIs allow different software systems to communicate with each other, extending the capabilities of your FileMaker solutions. For a deeper dive into what APIs are and how they function, check out our detailed blog post on the basics of APIs. At Productive Computing Unive
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FileMaker Licensing

Your Annual FileMaker Contract Has Expired

Claris FileMaker has implemented a termination policy for annual licensing agreements. All FileMaker contracts must be renewed by their expiration date. Failure to renew will result in contract termination, meaning your organization will no longer have access to your FileMaker application. If your Claris FileMaker license has expired or is due for renewal, we can help you save money! <Your Annual FileMaker Contract Has Expired> dbservices.com

Cool Tools for FileMaker - Coding Faster with Typinator

Being more productive when developing in FileMaker is something that will always pay off. You’ll create solutions faster and feel better about how quickly you can solve problems. Due to the unique environment in which we write code, there are concepts other developers have access to that we don’t. We’re not using a standard text editor with modules and plug-ins to extend its functionality. In FileMaker, we rely on a few third-party plug-ins and tools to enhance the development experience. In t

FileMaker Server on Linux: supported fonts

One of the differences between the macOS, Windows, and Linux versions of FileMaker Server is the way fonts are handled. This has an impact when generating PDFs server-side (no impact if you create PDFs client-side with FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Go). There is also an impact on WebDirect with characters from Eastern languages, but for this, there are Central Europe and Middle East versions of FileMaker Server, which we can install for you. Apart from the fact that the Linux version doesn’t han
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FileMaker Server-side PDF generation

A question we are frequently asked is how to generate PDFs on the server and find them in a FileMaker application, inserted into container fields. We will try to answer this clearly and illustrate our point with an example file. The process takes place in three steps: 1 – The client triggers the server-side script The client-side script will perform two operations: Commit the record where the server-side script will need to write (depending on the use case, your server script may create a
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HOA Websites for Homeowner & Condo Associations

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
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Client Side PDF Forms

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
Webinars

Webinar: AI Innovation in Claris FileMaker

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 dbservices.com
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The Building Blocks of JSON for FileMaker

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
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Ultimate JSON Part 1

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
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From Offline to Online: Building a Seamless FileMaker Go App with Otto Webhooks

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. View th
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Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps

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 […] The post Using Claris FileMaker as a backend database for web apps appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the fu
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JSONQuery 2.0 Is Here

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
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Using AI for FileMaker development

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
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Webinars

Upcoming Webinar: AI Innovation in Claris FileMaker

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. https://dbservices.com/blog/upcoming-webinar-ai-innovation-in-claris-filemaker dbservices.com
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Fast Summaries to JSON, part 2

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
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Safer Global Variables

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

Fast Summaries to JSON

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
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