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FMDeveloperTool in Claris FileMaker 20.3

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

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

External File Storage for Salesforce

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.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce,  Free Downloads  /  September 18th, 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

Custom Export Wizard

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.

Sean Dwyer  /  Web,  Free Downloads  /  August 7th, 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

Localization in 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

FileMaker Teamwork Integration

We'll show you how to leverage the true power of the Claris FileMaker platform as a workflow hub for your business by integrating with Teamwork. Leverage the power of Teamwork as a project management tool while integrating into your existing workflows by creating projects and tasks and using webhooks to get updates on progress. Video and download file included.

Nathan Kiefer  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 27th, 2023

Using ChatGPT with FileMaker

The latest entry into the Artificial Intelligence scene is OpenAI's ChatGPT. ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) is a language model designed to produce conversation-style results for its users. Because of its conversational nature, a ChatGPT integration with your FileMaker solution has the potential to increase your automation and efficiency without sacrificing the human-like feel. Includes demo file and video.

Cletis Jones  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 17th, 2023

FileMaker Dropbox Integration

Integrating Dropbox with your FileMaker solution is a great way to save space on your server and allow access to documents on the go. In this article, we will cover setting up the integration, authentication, uploading, and downloading documents.

Dylan Frechette  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  February 6th, 2023

Appending PDFs on FileMaker Server

PDF files are essential in the business world, and being able to create and manipulate them is a must. Appending one PDF to another is a handy tool for operations like report generation. Let’s take a look at options for appending PDFs in FileMaker Server. Includes a video and sample file.

Gideon Washburne  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  December 8th, 2022

Claris FileMaker Transaction Scripts

For any system with multiple users, transactional scripting is a must to ensure data integrity. One of the most exciting features of Claris FileMaker 19.6 is the addition of transaction script steps. We dive deeper into the newly released Claris FileMaker 19.6 transaction script step functionality. Includes demo video and sample file.

Brendan McBride  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  December 1st, 2022

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