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Testing Your Work in Claris FileMaker

Testing is a crucial part of building reliable FileMaker solutions, whether you're a freelancer or a citizen developer. This guide explores smart testing strategies, from applying the "Zero, One, Many" rule to leveraging FileMaker’s Script Debugger for efficient troubleshooting. Learn how to think like a user, anticipate errors, and implement best practices that will make your applications more robust, user-friendly, and scalable.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  May 7th, 2025

Dynamic Saved Searching in Claris FileMaker

Expedite your FileMaker finds with saved searches. This article showcases a dynamic search builder that allows a user to construct Find Mode queries and save them for later use. Follow along with the free demo file and video.

Rudy Beer  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 31st, 2025

Integrating Claris FileMaker With a SQL Database via ESS

We demonstrate how ESS (External SQL Data Source) allows users to connect an existing SQL database to a Claris FileMaker file as an external data source. This grants the user access to many of the functionalities of a standard FileMaker table while also allowing them to continue using the SQL database as they were. Includes sample file and video.

Logan Douglass  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  February 27th, 2025

Workflow Settings in Claris FileMaker

A streamlined workflow system is a powerful tool that can save a lot of time and make a world of difference for your business processes. We explore a way of automating workflows and handling the heavy lifting of tasks while simplifying script schedule tracking and reducing manual errors. Includes demo file and video.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  February 4th, 2025

Claris FileMaker AI Function Calling

Integrating AI models and implementing function calling in FileMaker Pro can elevate an application to include a level of flexibility and dynamic ability that was beyond the scope of imagination just a few years ago. Let's explore how AI function calling is empowering developers to build more sophisticated and intuitive applications in FileMaker. Includes video and demo file.

Grant Gonzalez  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  January 24th, 2025

FM Quickstart: 2025 Release New Features

FM Quickstart, the premier free template for Claris FileMaker, has been updated for the latest version of FileMaker. Let's dive into some of the exciting features, including 4 brand-new modules and AI reporting. Includes video.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 9th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Zoom Integration

Integrating Zoom with your Claris FileMaker application can be a powerful way to enhance business processes. FileMaker’s flexibility for custom solutions, combined with Zoom's robust API, allows users to review past meetings, create meetings, and more without needing to leave your FileMaker solution. Includes a video and sample file.

Summer Law  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 2nd, 2024

Claris FileMaker OAuth Emails

With FileMaker's release of OAuth email support, there is now a more secure and reliable option to send emails from Claris FileMaker using Outlook's GraphAPI or Google's Gmail API. Includes sample file and video.

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

PSOS with Callback & Local Notifications in Claris FileMaker

Discover the latest advancements in FileMaker 2024 with our in-depth look at two game-changing features: PSOS with Callback and Configure Local Notification. These powerful tools can transform your development process, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows. Whether you’re running lengthy reports or managing complex scripts, these new functionalities offer greater flexibility and control. Let's explore practical examples of how to leverage these features to create efficient and responsive FileMaker solutions. Includes sample file and video.

Katherine Knauss  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 24th, 2024

Image Manipulation in Claris FileMaker

We demo Claris FileMaker's image manipulation features that allow users to natively re-size, rotate, and crop images, eliminating the need for an external photo editing app and allowing for a more polished and professional presentation of images. Includes a video and sample file.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  July 9th, 2024

AI Search Functionality in Claris FileMaker

With the release of Claris FileMaker 2024, a number of new AI script steps have been introduced, marking a significant advancement in the ability to find data. We demo the new FileMaker features that utilize AI to perform finds on data. Includes a video and sample file.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  June 10th, 2024

Communicating with Mobile Apps via FileMaker Go

We demo how communication between your Filemaker Go app and your business's other mobile apps can help reduce double data entry, make data more easily accessible, and boost productivity. Includes a sample file and video.

Michael Wyda  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads,  Mobile  /  May 10th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Stripe Invoicing Integration

Learn how to seamlessly integrate Claris FileMaker with Stripe for powerful online invoicing solutions. We dive into the details on how to harness the full potential of combining FileMaker features with Stripe's online payment capabilities to build a more efficient invoicing solution. Includes sample file and video.

Bryan Guevara  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  April 9th, 2024

Collapsible Lists in Claris FileMaker

Creating a collapsible list in Claris FileMaker might initially seem challenging, but with a strategic approach using a web viewer, it becomes achievable. By leveraging the web viewer, you can create a dynamic list that incorporates FileMaker data seamlessly. We demo how to create a collapsible list in FileMaker to provide a more intuitive and efficient workflow for users. Includes a video and sample file.

Tanner Stanley  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 12th, 2024

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Implementation Guide

While Salesforce offers a variety of tools that can help a nonprofit organization, the latest and greatest of these is Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud. Nonprofit Cloud offers a set of solutions to help your organization with fundraising, program management, outcome management, and grantmaking. This article will go over the many aspects of Nonprofit Cloud, such as new objects and data models, that have to be considered during implementation.

Jason Swan  /  Salesforce,  Free Downloads  /  March 8th, 2024

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