Digital Transformation Blog

Claris FileMaker Found Set Security

Struggling with clunky pop-ups and rigid record-level security in FileMaker? Found set security offers a more innovative way to control who sees what without disrupting the user experience. Discover how dynamically filtering records by role, access, or data can enhance the security, flexibility, and intuitiveness of your FileMaker apps. Includes a video and a sample file.

Sophie Kussow  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  December 23rd, 2025

Claris MCP for FileMaker

Claris MCP is now available for the Claris FileMaker platform, introducing a standardized, zero-code way to connect AI assistants directly to your FileMaker data. This powerful integration enables real-time data access, analysis, and automation—making AI more accessible than ever within FileMaker solutions. Includes Video and Download File.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Claris FileMaker,  News  /  December 19th, 2025

Claris FileMaker: GetLiveText for OCR on Container Images

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is transforming how businesses handle data in today’s digital workspace. Traditionally, extracting text from images required costly third-party integrations, but not anymore. With FileMaker’s GetLiveText feature, you can harness the built-in OCR capabilities of iOS and macOS to capture text directly within your database. This includes a video and a demo file.

Cletis Jones  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  December 12th, 2025

Claris FileMaker: Sending Outlook OAuth Emails

Microsoft is phasing out basic authentication for SMTP, with rejections starting in March 2026 and a full cutoff on April 30, 2026. If your FileMaker apps still rely on basic authentication, you could soon face major disruptions. By preparing now, you’ll safeguard your email workflows, strengthen security, and avoid last-minute headaches. Includes sample file and video.

Michael Wyda  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 31st, 2025

Integrate FileMaker USPS Address Validation

Manual address entry leaves room for error, like missing apartment numbers or wrong street suffixes. Fortunately, USPS offers a free address validation tool that helps ensure your data stays accurate and reliable. In this article, we’ll show you how to integrate USPS address validation into your FileMaker database so your mail always gets where it’s supposed to go. Includes video and a free download file.

Sophie Kussow  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  October 23rd, 2025

OData: What's New in Claris FileMaker Server 2025

Since its introduction, the FileMaker OData API has significantly advanced, with new features and further compatibility with more recent OData releases. Since our last discussion on OData, various latest features such as casting, parameterization, and nesting have been introduced, and optimizations have been made. This includes a video and a demo file.

Dylan Frechette  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 15th, 2025

Custom Views in Claris Studio

As of May 2025, Claris Studio now includes Custom Views, making it easier to shape dashboards and interfaces around your workflow. You can mix and match elements from different views, create role-specific layouts for team members or vendors, and access your FileMaker data more efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore how Custom Views can simplify your work and share practical examples to help you get started.

Theo Berklich  /  Claris FileMaker  /  September 18th, 2025

Claris FileMaker 2025 Licensing Updates

FileMaker 2025 Licensing Updates bring simplicity to the Claris platform. With this release, FileMaker Pro, Claris Studio, and Claris Connect are now all included under a single, streamlined license. Over 50,000 organizations worldwide rely on Claris to build custom apps fast—now it’s even easier. As a top Claris FileMaker Reseller, we’re breaking down what’s new and what it means for you!

Max Lundy  /  Claris FileMaker  /  August 26th, 2025

AI in Claris FileMaker: Generate Response from Model

The Generate Response from Model feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows developers to interact with AI models to obtain text responses based on user prompts. This feature extends FileMaker's capabilities in integrating AI-driven content generation into custom solutions. Includes video and demo file.

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 9th, 2025

AI in Claris FileMaker: Perform Find by Natural Language

The Perform Find by Natural Language feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows users to perform finds using natural language prompts instead of traditional find criteria. This feature interprets user inputs and dynamically generates corresponding find requests. Includes sample file and video.

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 9th, 2025

AI in Claris FileMaker: Perform SQL Query by Natural Language

The Perform SQL Query by Natural Language feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows users to perform SQL queries using natural language prompts instead of manually writing SQL. Includes video and demo file.

Austin Carie  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 9th, 2025

Claris FileMaker Server 2025 Overview

Claris FileMaker Server 2025 is here! This new version is filled with a whole slew of useful features and optimizations for both FileMaker Server and WebDirect. These enhancements will take your FileMaker applications to new heights!

Jose Cuyugan  /  Claris FileMaker  /  July 8th, 2025

Claris FileMaker Pro 2025 Overview

Another new version of the Claris FileMaker platform means a new set of tools and gadgets to play with! We provide a brief overview of all the new features available in the Claris FileMaker Pro 2025 update, including new AI functions, new UI on macOS, collapsible script steps, and much more.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Claris FileMaker  /  July 8th, 2025

FMDeveloperTool in Claris FileMaker

We discuss the benefits of the FMDeveloperTool and guide you through how you can utilize command line automation to enhance your processes. Includes sample file and demo video.

Mary Hodges  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  June 30th, 2025

Audit Logging in Claris FileMaker

In Claris FileMaker, audit logs provide a detailed history of changes to records that are essential for maintaining the security, integrity, and compliance of any database system. From native FileMaker capabilities to third-party options, the choices you have for audit logging solutions are just as diverse as the data in the logs themselves. Includes demo file and video.

Mary Hodges  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  June 27th, 2025

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