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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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Claris Engage 2024 Recap

It’s wild that Claris Engage 2024 has come and gone. Over 600 of us gathered at the Apple Austin Campus February 6-7, 2024, surrounded by leaders, developers, and an excited community. Here’s my not-so-quick recap. A passionate community The energy at Claris Engage was visceral. Claris provided a long-awaited opportunity to reconnect and surround ourselves […] The post Claris Engage 2024 Recap appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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Proof+Geist wins the Claris Excellence Innovation Award for Ottomatic

We are thrilled to share that Proof+Geist is the proud recipient of the Claris Innovation Excellence Award (2023) for Ottomatic.  We created Ottomatic because our team needed a world-class infrastructure and cloud platform to support our Modern FileMaker work. We couldn’t find an existing hosting offering that fit our vision for professional FileMaker development practices, […] The post Proof+Geist wins the Claris Excellence Innovation Award for Ottomatic appeared first on Proof+Geist. View th
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Todd Geist

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JSON Parameter Passing

Thank goodness JSON was implemented within FileMaker. Without it, we would still be using a variety of other methods for handling multiple parameters within a FileMaker script. Using JSON, we now get the double-sided benefit of 1) having an efficient serialization of key/value pairs as inbound parameters and 2) it just happens to be the standard which most of the rest of world is using for a large chunk of how things interoperate. In this video, and the technique file, I'll showcase a few examp
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Claris Engage 2024 Updates and Promo Extravaganza!

Event Kickoff: Claris Engage 2024 Starts TODAY, February 6th! Claris Engage 2024 is finally here. It’s not just any event; it’s THE event for folks who breathe, live, and dream FileMaker and all things Claris. And guess what? We’re not just attending; we’re also sharingimpl some seriously cool stuff for you! OttoFMS: Superpowers for your […] The post Claris Engage 2024 Updates and Promo Extravaganza! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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FileMaker Integrations

Downloading Claris Studio Form Submissions as Leads in FileMaker Pro

With FileMaker 20.2+, you can effortlessly incorporate data gathered from Claris Studio web forms into your application. We demo how to integrate Claris Studio form submission with FileMaker Pro. This article will give you an overview of the capabilities of using Claris Studio in FileMaker Pro, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to make this work for your business! Includes download file and demo video. Read the article and download the sample file here. dbservices.com

10 Killer Utility Scripts

Once you've repeated the same thing within FileMaker more than a dozen times, you often realize you should really be using a Utility script. A utility script is something which allows you to focus more on the unique solution and less on the routine things you end up doing over and over again. In this video we take a look at 10 killer utility scripts. These vary from a simple copy field routine to a very useful related record creation routine. Do you find yourself often needing to toggle values
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Ottomatic Cloud Console and more… Launch announcements!

Dear Friends, I’m very proud to officially announce the launch of Ottomatic Cloud Console, OttoFMS, and OttoDeploy! We built Ottomatic because we needed a world-class infrastructure and cloud platform to support our modern FileMaker work. We couldn’t find an existing hosting offering that fit our vision for professional FileMaker development practices, so we built our […] The post Ottomatic Cloud Console and more… Launch announcements! appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
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Todd Geist

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The Context Podcast: Claris Engage 2024

Featuring: Get ready for another exciting episode of The Context Podcast, featuring Andrew LeCates from Claris. In this episode, Andrew joins Proof+Geist’s Martha Zink, Ernest Koe, and Todd Geist to talk all things Claris Engage 2024, a Claris developer conference set to take place February 6-8 in Austin, Texas. We discuss how excited we are […] The post The Context Podcast: Claris Engage 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full article
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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Devin: A Game-Changer in DevOps, Now Supported by fmcloud.fm

fmcloud.fm is thrilled to announce the integration of Devin, a cutting-edge DevOps tool, into our hosting services. This partnership marks a significant step in simplifying and enhancing the development process for our clients. Discover Devin: The Ultimate DevOps Platform Developed with the modern FileMaker developer in mind, Devin revolutionizes the way you manage your development lifecycle. It’s not just about deployments and migrations; Devin offers a comprehensive suite of features that su
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Easy Mapping Using MapKit

When it comes to using mapping technologies within FileMaker, you've most likely heard about using Google Maps API within a web viewer. Maybe you even know about Bing Maps, Mapbox or even the popular OpenStreetMap.org. The biggest issue with all of these mapping APIs is you'll have to first understand the API in order to achieve your desired result, and then you'll have to jump through the hurdles of authentication as well. It's not as easy as a simple plug-n-play solution. While authentication
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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January 2024 FM-DiSC Presentation

Here are resources mentioned during my January 12th FM-DiSC presentation. Layout Calculations Demo file: [coming soon] FileMaker Hacks: Layout Calculations in FileMaker 20.2 FileMaker Hacks: Layout Calculations in FileMaker 20.3 Beezwax: Dynamic FileMaker UI Using Layout Calculations Generating Spreadsheets with LibXL FileMaker Hacks: Generating Spreadsheets with LibXL Goya FMXL: https://goya.com.au/excel-plugin-for-filemaker Monkeybread XL: https://www.mbsplugins.eu/component_XL.shtml LibXL doc
Kevin Frank

Kevin Frank

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Window Locking

Window locking is akin to record locking and is considered the same error when it comes to the Script Debugger (301). Essentially they are the same except that window locking doesn't require the FileMaker solution to be hosted on a server to reek havoc with scripting and manual editing of records. In other words, window locking is record locking in a single-user scenario but only on the same record. It has nothing to do with multiple users.View the full article
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John Mark Osborne

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JSON Manipulation using JSONata

Having created recent videos about accessing APIs via REST, and extracting the free JSON data as well, it would be a glaring omission if I didn't address our need to manipulate the JSON FileMaker provides us with. Yes, the work to put your FileMaker data into structured JSON has already been done. But, the JSON you need for your designated API is always going to be different than that. Fortunately, we have access to the amazingly powerful and fast JavaScript engine built into each and every Web
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Server Side Scripts: Get & Restore Context

Traditionally, performance in computing has revolved around the optimization of bits and bytes — how many can be saved and how efficiently a task can be accomplished. This principle dates back to the era of computers with only a handful of kilobytes of memory, where maximizing efficiency was critical. Fast forward to today, and the same principle holds true. Despite various ways of achieving the same outcome, the ultimate question end-users continue to ask is: 'Can you make it go faster?' Enter
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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When should you put your Claris FileMaker files on a diet?

Why limit the size of your files? According to Claris, the maximum file size of a Claris FileMaker Pro file is “limited only by disk space to a maximum of 8 TB (terabytes) on a hard disk and OS API capability.” I promise you the practical limits you want to impose on any FileMaker files you manage should be significantly less than that! Why you should care – and what those limits should be – is a subject that has been buzzing around our hosting and development teams for years when faced
PCIPal

PCIPal

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The "One" REST Script

When it comes to programming, there's always more to learn and share. If you've worked with REST APIs in the past, then you may have already devised your perfect system. If not, then this video will showcase a freely available script which you might want to consider first before trying to solve the problem yourself. In our ever expanding world of coding to standards and systems, many of which have existed for decades, it's always prudent to see if you can beg, borrow and... Ok, don't steal... c
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Proof+Geist speakers and sessions at Claris Engage 2024

Proof+Geist is excited to participate in Claris Engage 2024, where our eight speakers will lead sessions covering foundational FM techniques and dig into exploratory topics. We can’t wait to share our tips, tricks, and techniques with you! Advanced modern Claris FileMaker transactions Barbara Cooney & Alo Torres-Navarro Whether you have implemented a transactional framework or […] The post Proof+Geist speakers and sessions at Claris Engage 2024 appeared first on Proof+Geist. View the full
Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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The Empire Of The Rising Clouds – FileMaker Hosting in Japan

🌸 After a journey filled with meticulous craftsmanship, patience, and a touch of mindfulness, we’re delighted to announce that fmcloud.fm, the epitome of Zen #FileMaker #hosting, has found its harmonious home in #Japan! 🇯🇵🎉 🌐 Allow your data to bask in the Zen serenity of our secure cloud hosting, where every interaction is a gentle breeze and each query a meditation on efficiency. The wait is over—welcome to a new era of peaceful and reliable FileMaker hosting! 🚀🗾 #ZenDatabaseJourney #fmCloudI
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What is Claris Studio?

Claris Studio offers cutting edge technology that lets you easily create spreadsheets, forms, dashboards, Kanban boards, and more to securely collect data without having to ask people to log into a website or hosted file. It is the newest member of the Claris Platform and integrates in many ways with the rest of the Claris family. Getting started does not require any programming knowledge – it is literally drag and drop! But it’s also a great tool for experienced FileMaker developers because
PCIPal

PCIPal

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Data Separation - How-To

FileMaker solutions don't really care where your data comes from. They've long had the ability to reach out into ODBC & SQL sources of data. So long as the connection is fast and stable, users really don't know, or care, where the data is hosted. With the addition of Claris Studio, data can even be hosted within a NoSQL database such as MongoDB - although we can't, as of yet, structure any of the data other than through the Claris Studio interface. This also means you can use the same Exte
FileMaker Magazine

FileMaker Magazine

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Layout Calculations in FileMaker 20.3

This is a follow up to last month’s article, Layout Calculations in FileMaker 20.2, and will assume the reader is familiar with that material. Today we will be taking a look at some changes to Layout Calculation behavior in the newly-released FileMaker 20.3. #1. Calculation Result Type Can Now Be Specified We can now specify… Continue reading Layout Calculations in FileMaker 20.3View the full article
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Kevin Frank

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