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With the introduction of Layout Calculations in Claris FileMaker 20.2, the landscape of database design is poised for a remarkable evolution. This groundbreaking feature promises to elevate FileMaker development to new heights by enabling developers to infuse layouts with unprecedented dynamism and responsiveness. In this article, we will give you an overview of why Layout Calculations are important, how to incorporate them into your layout, and updates to calculations within your layouts. Includes a video.

Salesforce is a great CRM tool, but one issue that companies using the platform may face at some point is limited storage space. You can always purchase more storage space, but this will quickly eat into profits depending on how much space you need. However, there is no need to fear. There are methods of creating more storage space by using third-party systems like Dropbox and Google Drive to store our files. We demonstrate how to avoid Salesforce's file storage limit by using external files. Includes video and sample file.

Integrating third-party platforms into your software solution to ensure the flow of data is integral to the day-to-day operations of most businesses today. Claris Connect's new Custom Connectors introduce a low code solution to connect your system to third-party services and take any action a third-party service provides. In this article, we’ll discuss Claris Connect's new Custom Connectors and walk you through an example of how they can be created and utilized using the payment platform Stripe.

Winter is coming, and so is a new era of streamlined efficiency with Salesforce Winter ‘24’s new features for Financial Services Cloud! Let’s cozy up with a warm beverage and discuss some of our favorite updates coming in Winter ‘24.

With the new Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, now built on and backed by the power of the Salesforce Platform, your organization can be more efficient and streamlined than ever. We discuss some of our favorite new features in the Salesforce Winter ‘24 release that are sure to warm your heart!

Salesforce is keeping us warm with new features in the Winter '24 update! Sit back and sip on some hot cocoa while enjoying innovations that will increase efficiency across your organization. Let's discuss some of our favorites that are sure to stave off the winter blues.

Claris has just released Claris FileMaker Cloud 2023, and we're excited about this new era of efficiency and innovation. We highlight our favorite benefits of the latest FileMaker Cloud iteration, including security, performance, and availability improvements.

Extracting the data you require from your application should be simple: that’s why we’ve designed an easy-to-use custom export wizard. The export wizard can be easily integrated into any web application using JavaScript, Tailwind, and the XLSX library and you can customize your exports, handpick fields, and support various file types to suit your organization's unique needs. Includes sample file and video.

Do you need to get information directly from your customers? Have your customers requested a mobile-friendly form for their form submissions? Do you find it tedious to enter this information into your Claris FileMaker system? Then this Jotform integration is exactly what you need. We demo how to integrate Jotform with your FileMaker solution. Includes video and sample file.

You’ve decided to use Salesforce Financial Services Cloud...but where do you begin? How can you utilize Salesforce to track all your customer interactions and give the best advice for your customers’ needs? Whether you're an insurance company, a bank, or an investment company, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) is the platform for you. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to create a successful implementation that will make FSC work for you!

The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to Women Innovating Together for every survey received during Q3 of 2023. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need. Women Innovating Together exists to provide visibility, community, and resources for women working with Claris products, including but not limited to FileMaker.

Business rules inevitably evolve over time. When they do, it's important that FileMaker users are able to adjust their application quickly and easily to keep up. The best way to do this is to allow users to modify and define what information FileMaker is presenting them with and how it should be presented using business logic. Includes video and sample file.

With FileMaker 19 or newer, you can establish a connection to an OData API as an external data source and leverage the RESTful API functionality to retrieve, update, and integrate data between FileMaker and the OData Source allowing the use of CRUD operations using HTTP. Includes a video and download file.

A new version of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud is coming! The new Nonprofit Cloud is built into the platform itself, removing the need for multiple managed packages. This allows for more consistent and streamlined data management making it easier for nonprofit organizations to see the relationships between their volunteers, donors and other participants.

Claris is now offering a free tier of Claris Connect, their flow tool that allows you to create automated workflows between your Claris FileMaker application and the rest of your tech stack. Take advantage of this free tier that will empower you to dip your toes into the world of automation without breaking the bank!