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.
FileMaker 15 Security Enhancements
FileMaker has done it again. They are constantly improving the security features of the FileMaker platform to better serve its users. Now that FileMaker 15 has arrived lets review those changes.
FileMaker 15 What's New
The FileMaker 15 platform continues to be the leader in creating powerful custom applications rapidly for organizations all around the world while working seamlessly across Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and the web.
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 FileMaker Partner of the Year
For the third year in a row, DB Services has been named the FileMaker Growth Partner of the Year for the Americas. This award is given annually to each region's FileMaker Partner that achieves the highest revenue and brand growth for Claris.
DB Services Named FileMaker Partner of the Year 2020
DB Services wins Claris Growth Partner of the Year for the Americas for a 4th straight year. The award is based on Claris partners who provide the highest revenue and brand awareness for Claris.
Surveys for Success: Matthew 25: Ministries
DB Services is continuing the Surveys for Success program by donating to Matthew 25: Ministries 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. Matthew 25: Ministries is a humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization with extensive experience in acquiring, processing, and responsibly distributing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to people in need.
Surveys For Success: Global Spine Outreach
DB Services is continuing the Surveys for Success program by donating to Global Spine Outreach for every customer 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. Global Spine Outreach provides spinal surgeries to underprivileged children around the world.
Getting Started with Claris FileMaker®
If you're new to FileMaker® and don't know where to start, you're in luck! We've been working with FileMaker since 2003 on hundreds of projects, and we want to share our expertise with beginners like you. This collection of resources will help you get started building custom FileMaker Apps today.
DB Services Awarded GSA Schedule Contract
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded DB Services a schedule contract for Information Technology Professional Services and Software Licenses. As an awardee, DB Services offers its consulting and development services along with software licenses to federal, state, and local government agencies, allowing them quick and easy access to Claris FileMaker Software and Developer Services.
Utilizing Claris Pro with Claris Studio
With the release of Claris Studio and its associated programs, Claris Server and Claris Pro, there is a lot to learn about the new applications and how they work with each other. In this article, we will unpack the details of Claris Pro and how it can be integrated with Claris Studio to create custom web and client-based solutions.
Surveys for Success: Wheeler Mission
The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to Wheeler Mission for every survey received during Q4 of 2022. Wheeler Mission provides necessary services for those suffering from homelessness and poverty.
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.
Surveys for Success: Nextech
The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to Nextech for every survey received during Q2 of 2023. 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. Nextech's mission is to create equitable access to computer science curriculum and experiences for K-12 students.
Surveys for Success: Women Innovating Together
The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to Women Innovating Together for every survey received during Q3 of 2023. 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. Women Innovating Together exists to provide visibility, community, and resources for women working with Claris products, including but not limited to FileMaker.
DB Services Achieves AWS Select Partner
We are proud to announce that DB Services has achieved AWS Select Partner. AWS partner tiers are meant to recognize organizations with proven technical expertise and experience. With this new partner status, we are ready to continue supporting our customers with best-in-class solutions to maximize the benefits of AWS.
Surveys for Success: Meals on Wheels
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. DB Services will provide donations to Meals on Wheels for every survey received during Q1 of 2023. Meals on Wheels provides life-changing services to older adults and people with disabilities.
Fun with DDRs - Extracting Images in FileMaker Layouts
Become a little more familiar with the XML DDR by learning how to extract an image out of a FileMaker layout.
FileMaker WebDirect Phone Support
FileMaker WebDirect has been redesigned to be compatible with mobile phones. In the previous release, FileMaker added support for tablet browsers. FileMaker 15 takes it a step further by providing support for mobile phones. Although you could access WebDirect with a phone before, it was not officially supported, mainly due to dialogs being too small for user interaction.
FileMaker 16 User Interface Enhancements
The release of FileMaker 16 introduces an arsenal of new user interface (UI) updates that professional developers, citizen developers, and interested script kiddies will come to love. These UI updates include animations and transitions, signature capture enhancements, single document interface, and the removal of the bottom bar.