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.
Surveys for Success: LifeMoves
The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to LifeMoves for every survey received during Q4 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. LifeMoves is dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness to return to stable housing and self-sufficiency.
FMDeveloperTool in Claris FileMaker 20.3
Claris FileMaker 20.3 is out, and it brings with it some exciting new enhancements, including a new FMDeveloperTool. We discuss the benefits of the new tool and how you can utilize command line automation to enhance your processes. Includes sample file and demo video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Claris FileMaker Server 19.1 Overview
Claris’s first agile release of FileMaker Server is here! We’re excited to have new features at a faster pace and with 19.1 comes support for Linux, easier upgrades, and enhanced performance resulting in 98% faster adds, finds and deletes.
Claris FileMaker Server 19.5 Overview
Claris' newest release of FileMaker Server is here! We discuss a few of the newest features to FileMaker Server, including scripting updates, parallel backups, and updates for Linux and WebDirect that promise to bring more speed and efficiency to your FileMaker application.
Claris FileMaker Server 19.6 Overview
Claris FileMaker Server 19.6's release brings with it many new features. Here we'll discuss some of our favorites, including Apple ID Sign-In, new Admin Console features, and updates for Ubuntu and WebDirect.
Claris FileMaker Server 20.3 Overview
The newest update to Claris FileMaker Server has arrived. Claris FileMaker Server 20.3 brings with it a plethora of optimizations and quality-of-life improvements. With updates and improvements in many areas of the system, everyone is sure to benefit from this update.
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.
Elevate Your Customer Success Strategy with Quarterly Business Reviews
Discover the power of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to strengthen client relationships, drive growth, and achieve long-term success. Let's dive into the best practices for implementing QBRs in your business!
Resell Your FileMaker Pro Application
Do you have a FileMaker application you built from the ground-up? Are you considering selling your FileMaker application in the marketplace, but don't know where to start?
BaseElements FileMaker Plugin Sponsorship
If you use plug-ins to extend FileMaker, you have to check out the BaseElements plug-in. The plug-in is free, open source, and is a terrific option when looking to extend FileMaker via a plug-in. This FileMaker plug-in has quickly become the Swiss Army knife of plugins!
Interactive PDFs in FileMaker Go
By combining web viewers and file URLs you can show the contents of a PDF in FileMaker Go that works in a similar way as interactive containers in FileMaker Pro. Includes a sample file download.
Surveys for Success: Prevail
DB Services is continuing the Surveys for Success program by donating to Prevail 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. Prevail strives to empower victims of crime and abuse on their path to healing, while engaging the community to support safe, healthy relationships.
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.
Surveys for Success: Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Indianapolis
The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Indianapolis for every survey received during Q3 of 2021. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Indianapolis strives to meet the immediate basic physical needs of the most vulnerable in our communities by providing food, clothing, transportation, shelter and, ultimately, sustainable paths out of poverty.