FileMaker Relationship Graph - What They Did Not Tell You
FileMaker 13 introduced a number of very useful enhancements to the relationship graph, none of which are included in the help file or release notes. Use these techniques to increase your productivity.
Why This Nonprofit Partnered with DB Services to Scale Programs
When one nonprofit organization found its legacy systems were holding them back from serving their growing community, they knew it was time for a change. Discover how partnering with DB Services and implementing a custom solution helped them scale their programs, reduce administrative strain, and stay true to their mission of accessibility and inclusion.
How AI Helps Professional Services Save Time and Work Smarter
AI isn’t just a trend; it’s a powerful tool transforming how professional services firms operate, and yet many teams feel unsure about where to begin. This guide is built for that moment. It’s packed with practical advice to help you identify where AI can make the most significant difference in your day-to-day work.
FileMaker Shipping Labels with Shippo
Generate shipping labels and tracking numbers on the fly for all major carriers such as UPS, FedEx and USPS. Learn how to integrate your FileMaker solution with a global network of carriers via Shippo, an all-in-one Shipping API.
Why Your Business Should Use a Custom App
Businesses are realizing that off the shelf apps just aren’t meeting the unique organizational and process oriented needs of their company as well as a custom app is able to. Custom apps are helping businesses manage scattered data and processes better than ever. Organizations are more efficient, more effective, want a better way to work, and better insights to make decisions. Learn why there has never been a better time to build a custom app for your organization.
The Next Competitive Edge in AI: Why is MCP Gaining Ground
AI isn’t just a trend anymore. It’s the next competitive edge—and the tools we use to harness it are evolving rapidly. One of the most exciting developments to watch right now is the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Many firms have dipped a toe into AI tools such as sales, operations, marketing, or finance. However, few are using them strategically. That’s about to change with the rise of MCPs that reshape how organizations interact with AI systems.
Surveys for Success: Heart to Heart International
DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to Heart to Heart International for every survey received during Q3 of 2024. Heart to Heart International works to improve access to healthcare around the world. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need.
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.
FileMaker Go Touch ID & 3D Touch
FileMaker Go 15 incorporates many features new to iOS such as 3D Touch and Touch ID into its newest release. These features add even more security and convenience to FileMaker.
DB Services Named Claris Growth Partner of the Year for 2021
DB Services wins Claris Growth Partner of the Year for the Americas for the 5th year in a row! This award recognizes the Claris partner who provides the highest revenue and brand awareness for Claris over the course of the year.
FileMaker Authentication with Salesforce
FileMaker Server has been able to use Amazon, Google, and Microsoft as an identity provider for the last two versions. While a great addition to the platform, it did limit your choices for OAuth identity providers. We will show you how to deploy a custom OAuth authentication workflow utilizing Salesforce. Includes demo video.
Using ChatGPT with FileMaker
The latest entry into the Artificial Intelligence scene is OpenAI's ChatGPT. ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) 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.
User Authentication With Amazon Cognito
In today’s digital age, we find ourselves spending more and more time doing things online. Proving a user’s identity in the digital landscape is difficult to do, creating a unique problem for developers. Luckily, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has come to the rescue with its authentication service, Cognito, a tool with native functions and both integrated and custom third-party identity providers.
DB Services Named Claris Growth Partner of the Year for 2022 and 2023
DB Services has won the Claris Growth Partner of the Year for the Americas award for 2022 and 2023, marking their 7th consecutive win! This award recognizes the Claris partner who provides the highest revenue and brand awareness for Claris over the course of the year.
Integrating FileMaker and SharePoint Using Microsoft Graph
Oftentimes documents are commonly needed in multiple programs, but the lack of integration can result in having to enter in the same files in different applications. Microsoft Graph is a powerful tool that provides a unified API interface for many of Microsoft’s most popular Cloud programs, including the popular web-based application SharePoint. Learn how to integrate FileMaker and SharePoint plus OneDrive using Microsoft Graph API. Includes video and download to sample application.
How to Create a PDF from FileMaker Server
Learn how to create a PDF from FileMaker Server. Whether you want to create it from a schedule or perform script on server script step, it can easily be done using PHP.
Heat Maps in FileMaker
FileMaker is a powerful tool for data visualization. We will explore how you can use button icons to quickly construct a choropleth map, more commonly called a heat map. With this same technique, you can make pretty much any custom chart you can imagine. One could highlight parts of a car or other object, display health data on a human body, or illustrate an organization chart. The sky is the limit!
How to Auto-Install Claris FileMaker Pro
Learn how to create an executable that can be run on Mac and Windows to set up automatic downloads of Claris FileMaker Pro with specific settings. Includes a video.
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.
Archiving Email In FileMaker
When working with large groups of people both in and out of your organization, it can be difficult to keep track of all the discussions between you and everyone else. Fortunately with the 360works email plugin, tracking all emails between you and your system’s contacts can become far more manageable. FileMaker and email integration allow users to view any and all emails that contacts, prospects, salespeople, managers and anyone else have had with one another.