FileMaker 14 What's New

The new version of FileMaker 14 is here! We take a look at the full FileMaker 14 platform (FileMaker Pro 14, FileMaker Go 14, and FileMaker Server 14), highlighting some of the best new features with eight detailed articles provided by our staff of new FileMaker 14 features.

Kevin Hammond / Licensing, Hosting, Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

Deploying FileMaker on Android

FileMaker now supports Android, with the release of FileMaker 14 WebDirect. This update provides users with Android devices access to your database without the need of a FileMaker app.

Brendan McBride / Web, Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Script Workspace

Learn all about the FileMaker Script Workspace, the new scripting environment in FileMaker 14. Become more efficient by taking advantage of time saving features.

Jeremiah Kincaid / Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Button Icons

Learn how to add and configure icons to FileMaker 14 buttons. Quickly configure new and existing systems with any of the 140 included icons.

Emory Brown / Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Button Bar

The FileMaker Button Bar is a new layout object available as of FileMaker 14. It provides you a centralized place to configure a collection of buttons (including popover buttons). See two common uses for FileMaker Button Bars for navigation bar and for a function bar.

Weihao Ding / Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Navigation Parts

Learn about two new FileMaker 14 layout parts: Top Navigation and Bottom Navigation, static parts that allow for solution-wide navigation. The addition of these new navigation parts is exciting news for both FileMaker developers and users, as it means easier to design and easier to use solutions.

Nate Williams / Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker 14 Security

The new version of FileMaker 14 has overhauled the security settings to enhance your user experience. Learn about new security features in FileMaker Server and FileMaker Pro.

Michael Westendorf / Hosting, Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker 14 Starter Solutions

If you are looking to build a new application but don’t want to start from square one, there is a Starter Solution for you! We review all 16 Starter Solutions in FileMaker 14.

David Happersberger / Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Script Acronym Completion

With the release of FileMaker Script Workspace comes the ability to use type ahead acronym completion for script steps. Auto completion offers developers the ability to create and edit scripts much faster. By allowing them to type just a few quick letters rather than having to type out the script step or manually scan a list and double click, these seconds can add up to minutes and even hours for those who script frequently.

Ian Haas / Claris FileMaker / May 12th, 2015

FileMaker Avalara Sales Tax Integration

Sales tax rates can be difficult to keep track of for your business if you have customers all over the country or even world. Learn how to integrate FileMaker with a web service to automate sales tax rate lookup to make life a little easier.

Brendan McBride / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / April 2nd, 2015

Interactive PDFs in FileMaker Go

By combining web viewers and file URLs you can show the contents of a PDF in FileMaker Go that works in a similar way as interactive containers in FileMaker Pro. Includes a sample file download.

Weihao Ding / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / March 3rd, 2015

FileMaker Community - The New Technet

FileMaker launched the FileMaker Community. A free resource site which used to be known as TechNet is now called FileMaker Community. See whats new and the benefits of joining.

David Happersberger / Support, Claris FileMaker, Training / January 27th, 2015

Reading FileMaker Crash Reports

Learn how to read crash reports to better understand what is causing your FileMaker database to crash. Examples included for both Windows and Mac crash reports.

Brendan McBride / Claris FileMaker / January 19th, 2015

What to know about FileMaker Server Transition Licensing

Did you buy FileMaker Server Advanced in the past? Find out if you need to renew FileMaker Server transition before it is discontinued, or if you should renew your server for less based on your needs.

David Happersberger / Licensing, Claris FileMaker / November 18th, 2014

FileMaker Scripting Best Practices and Conventions

Learn how to make applications easier on the users and other developers by making code that is robust and readable. A few tips and techniques for scripting that we use in systems are highlighted. Be sure to download our FileMaker Scripting Template database examples.

Emory Brown / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / October 13th, 2014