FileMaker Squarespace Integration
Reduce double data entry by integrating your FileMaker app with Squarespace, automating data pages on your website with just a few lines of code. Includes a video and sample file.
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.
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.
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.
FileMaker ShipStation Integration
Companies that use both FileMaker and ShipStation often find themselves transferring data back and forth between systems. In this article, we will demonstrate how you can eliminate the hassle of manually creating or updating your order by integrating your FileMaker solution with ShipStation. Includes a video and sample file.
Parallel Backups on FileMaker Server
Backups are an integral part of any database system, ensuring your information is safe and up-to-date in the event of system failures and crashes. Until now, Claris FileMaker Server has used a one-by-one approach for backing up files, but FileMaker Server 19.5 has introduced the ability to enable parallel backups, and it's a game-changer. Includes video.
Introducing Claris Studio
Claris Studio has officially launched and is now available! We discuss the new cloud-native development environment from Claris and some of our favorite features and functionalities.
Introduction to AWS Amplify Studio
AWS Amplify is a toolbox that allows developers to build scalable, full-stack applications from core AWS services—Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Cognito, AppSync, and more! It is an open-source project with millions of downloads. Built on top of Amplify, Amplify Studio aims to reduce development time by using its graphical user interface (GUI) to quickly configure data structures, application logic, and frontend UI components. Includes a video.
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.
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.
AI in Claris FileMaker: Perform SQL Query by Natural Language
The Perform SQL Query by Natural Language feature in Claris FileMaker 2025 allows users to perform SQL queries using natural language prompts instead of manually writing SQL. Includes video and demo file.
FileMaker Safety Checklist
The FileMaker platform does a great job providing native security features for your organization. Ever considered what would happen if your data was breached? Take the first step to prevent a breach by securing your application by reviewing our checklist.
FileMaker Remote Connections with DynDNS
A simple and free way to allow remote connections to your FileMaker database is setting up an account with DynDNS. This will allow you to have a dynamic IP and have a domain name that stays the same to your FileMaker Server.
Networking FileMaker Pro Databases
Networking a FileMaker database is very easy to do, but if done improperly can lead to a damaged file, data loss, or even losing the entire application.
FileMaker UI Design for Beginners
For the beginning designer, knowing where to start when designing a FileMaker user interface (UI) can be daunting. To help give a framework for how to think about UI design, it helps to break UI design into two broad, but distinct and equal chunks.
Natively Resize Images in FileMaker
Learn how to resize images without a plugin in FileMaker. How to use auto-enter calculations instead of scripting the resizing to produce thumbnails in container fields.
FileMaker Increasing Renewal Rates
Renew your FileMaker licenses by June 28, 2014 to save money, as FileMaker will be increasing its renewal rates by about 15 percent. This is the first increase in renewal rates in several years.
FileMaker Encryption With BaseElements
We here at DB Services love the BaseElements plugin. In fact we love it so much we decided to sponsor the development of HTTP POST in the plugin back at the beginning of 2012. So, as history tends to do, we repeated ourselves by sponsoring the development of the plugin again, but this time for encryption functions.
Reading FileMaker Crash Reports
Learn how to read crash reports to better understand what is causing your FileMaker database to crash. Examples included for both Windows and Mac crash reports.
FileMaker Custom Button Icons
FileMaker 14 provides you additional modern design tools, you can now use vector graphics with the advent of button icons. FileMaker comes pre-loaded with 140 very useful glyphs; additionally you can expand your collection with any number of custom glyphs and images. These icons can then be added to any button or popover button.