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Claris FileMaker Google Charts Integration

Google Charts is a powerful graphical visualization tool that you can use to generate dynamic, data-driven charts easily. We demo how Google Charts can be integrated with Claris FileMaker to enhance the way you present data to end users in a quick and reusable way. Includes demo file and video.

Michael Wyda  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  January 10th, 2024

FMDeveloperTool in Claris FileMaker

Claris FileMaker 20.3 is out, and it brings with it some exciting new enhancements, including a new FMDeveloperTool. We discuss the benefits of the new tool and how you can utilize command line automation to enhance your processes. Includes sample file and demo video.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  November 28th, 2023

Claris FileMaker Server 20.3 Overview

The newest update to Claris FileMaker Server has arrived. Claris FileMaker Server 20.3 brings with it a plethora of optimizations and quality-of-life improvements. With updates and improvements in many areas of the system, everyone is sure to benefit from this update.

Bryan Guevara  /  Claris FileMaker  /  November 20th, 2023

Claris FileMaker Pro 20.3 Overview

Claris has just released version 20.3 of FileMaker Pro. We discuss some of the new updates and features, including a Flush option for the Loop script step, a command-line FMDeveloperTool, and specified data types for results in layout calculations.

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  November 17th, 2023

FM Quickstart 2024

FM Quickstart, the premier free ERP app for FileMaker, has been updated for the latest version of FileMaker. Exciting new features include task history, price breaks, BANT reports, contact/company consolidation, and more! Includes demo video.

Michael Heckman  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  November 3rd, 2023

Claris FileMaker WooCommerce Integration

WooCommerce is a popular e-commerce plugin that offers a myriad of benefits for online businesses. Integrating WooCommerce with your Claris FileMaker solution allows you to manage products across platforms while maintaining accurate data. If you want to take your e-commerce business to the next level, integrating with Claris FileMaker is exactly what you need. Includes demo file and video.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 20th, 2023

Claris FileMaker Trigger Claris Connect Flow Script Step

Claris Connect has served as a bridge between FileMaker applications and third-party programs since its creation, expanding the possibilities that FileMaker provides much further than before. While triggering Claris Connect flows in FileMaker now is not very complex, there is a new look to the Trigger Claris Connect Flow script step in Claris FileMaker 20.2 that has made connecting to and triggering flows easier. Let’s dive into what has changed and how you can use this to your benefit when managing your application. Includes sample file and video.

Brandon Wening  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 2nd, 2023

Claris FileMaker Layout Calculations

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.

Grant Gonzalez  /  Claris FileMaker  /  September 28th, 2023

Introducing Claris Connect Custom Connectors

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.

Austin Wilson  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  September 13th, 2023

Introducing Claris FileMaker Cloud 2023

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.

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker,  News  /  August 16th, 2023

Claris FileMaker Jotform Integration

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.

Patrick Evans  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 26th, 2023

User-Defined Custom Business Logic in Claris 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.

Michael Wyda  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  June 22nd, 2023

Claris FileMaker OData

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.

Tanner Stanley  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads,  Hosting  /  June 16th, 2023

Claris Connect Free Tier

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!

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker,  News  /  May 22nd, 2023

Language Localization in Claris FileMaker

Localization can be described as the process of adapting your application to better fit the language of the end users. Making it easier for the users to understand and use an application is integral to an effective workplace. There are many ways of integrating localization into your application. One of the most basic but important ways is enabling users to choose the language of the application. Let's explore one way to achieve this in Claris FileMaker. Includes a video and sample file.

Bryan Guevara  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  May 12th, 2023

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