Surveys for Success: The Glioblastoma Foundation
DB Services is launching our Surveys for Success program with The Glioblastoma Foundation for Q2. This is our way of saying thank you for your feedback and to show how we give back.
Surveys for Success: UNITY Performing Arts Foundation
DB Services is continuing the Surveys for Success program by donating to UNITY Performing Arts Foundation for every survey received. The Surveys for Success program chooses a non-profit organization each quarter, and for each survey received during this time, $25 is donated to the chosen organization. The UNITY Performing Arts Foundation provides award-winning after-school programs to youth in the Fort Wayne, IN area.
Creating Claris FileMaker Dashboards
When making a robust solution in FileMaker that you want to suit your needs best, it’s important to consider the app's purpose and projected user pool. Thankfully, with the addition of a system dashboard to your FileMaker project, you gain a fast and user-friendly way to present the data of each user without the need for slow and bulky found sets. Includes a video and sample file.
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.
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.
Claris FileMaker 19.6 Support to End
It's time to bid farewell to FileMaker 19.6! Support for Claris FileMaker 19.6 will end on December 19, 2024. To avoid security risks, system incompatibilities, and productivity loss, contact us to upgrade to the latest version of FileMaker.
Using FileMaker Table, Layout IDs in Scripts and Calculations
Build your FileMaker system so it doesn't break when you change names. Utilize internal FileMaker table IDs instead of table occurrence names to build a robust application. Includes sample file.
Upgrading FileMaker Pro, Part 2 - File Consolidation
This is part two of a two-part article tackling the challenge of converting and consolidating FileMaker Pro .fp3 and .fp5 file types to .fp7 or .fmp12. In part 2, we cover the process of Consolidating FileMaker Files.
Building a Dynamic and Robust FileMaker System
Have you inherited a system built by someone else, changed a field’s name and everything stopped working? The issue, hardcoded names used in indirection, makes the system fragile. FileMaker provides many methods to add flexibility using indirection. However when these instances of indirection aren't treated properly they will raise all sorts of problems. In this article we will discuss good practices regarding indirection that will help you build a dynamic and robust FileMaker system.
Build or Buy (Should I Learn FileMaker?)
It is no secret that custom applications are immensely beneficial to organizations. The question becomes, should I pay for external experts to create a solution for me, or should we have someone in house build the app?
DB Services Named to Inc. 5000 List
For the first time, DB Services has been ranked #3494 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the country’s “fastest-growing innovators” based on revenue growth over a three-year period.
Claris Connect Overview
Claris Connect is a new no code platform that allows you to integrate over 40 apps to automate your workflows. See the pricing, what applications are available upon launch, and a video showing how to create a Claris Connect Flow.
NFC Tag Reading in FileMaker Go
Integrating NFC is easy with FileMaker Go. With a single script step, you can configure NFC readings to make instant mobile payments, share contact details, or scan smart objects. Includes a video and sample file.
Claris Connect QuickBooks Online Integration
This article is a brief introduction to setting up an integration between FileMaker and QuickBooks Online using Claris Connect. We will demonstrate how to trigger a sync from FileMaker and what a sample flow for QuickBooks Online should contain. Includes a video and sample file.
DB Services Ranked on IBJ Fast 25
DB Services was ranked #20 on the Indianapolis Business Journal's Fast 25 list of the fastest growing private companies in Indianapolis. This is DB Services' first time on the list.
Claris Problem Solvers Circle
Claris knows that the best solutions are tested and refined over time. That's why they recently announced their new Problem Solvers Circle, a program that gives your organization the freedom to explore, build, and test new solutions over a period of 2 years, with full access to the suite of Claris products.
AWS: Why Go Serverless?
AWS provides users with a framework and a set of tools for building powerful serverless applications. These tools offer the ability to run code, run and build your applications, and manage your data all while not having to worry about managing and maintaining servers. If you are looking for a way to quickly build large-scale applications while not having to worry about spending time on infrastructure or managing servers, building an application using AWS' serverless architecture may be the way to go.
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.
Downloading Claris Studio Form Submissions as Leads in FileMaker Pro
Working with web forms and FileMaker Pro has never been easier! You can now incorporate data gathered by your Claris Studio web forms in your FileMaker Pro application. This article will give you an overview of the capabilities of using Claris Studio in FileMaker Pro, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to make this work for your business! Includes download file and demo video.
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.