JavaScript is our web browser’s scripting language, and any object that uses the operating system’s web browser engine inherits its capabilities, including FileMaker’s web viewer. We can use JavaScript just like we use a FileMaker script. JavaScript can execute various functions such as: Run workflows Distribute invoices to select customers Save data to a database […]
A couple of weeks ago, Claris released a new version of their FileMaker platform, FileMaker 19.3. Claris has been working hard over the last year, since the release of FileMaker 19, to modernize and simplify the FileMaker user experience. The Quick Start experience is a big step toward easing users into the FileMaker platform. In addition, the features […]
With all the recent ransomware events in the news, it’s clear that we need to protect our servers and apps from eyes and ears that aren’t our own. To that end, let’s review some of the ways bad actors find ways to access our FileMaker data. We’ll also highlight the FileMaker cyber security features that […]
Sometimes the most challenging part of any task is getting started. Claris recognizes this, and as a result, offers FileMaker users and citizen developers the ability to build custom apps in an agile manner. They released the FileMaker Quick Start Experience in preview mode several months ago. The tool is intended to be intuitive, but it’s also […]
The future of low-code development is coming clearly into view, and it’s going to be browser-based. Most of today’s best examples of productivity-enhancing platforms don’t require installing desktop programs or uploading apps to local servers but instead just opening a browser window and pointing to an address. Building, testing, and deploying applications all happen in […]
There are a variety of web services out there to help teams do their work efficiently and effectively. FileMaker and Airtable are just a few go-to solutions for business folks struggling with organizing their time, projects, and people. Airtable is generally perceived as easy to use. It’s an excellent tool to turn to when you’re […]
Claris introduced a new feature in version 18 of the FileMaker Platform called Save a Copy as XML. You can find this command within the Tools menu if you have the “use advanced tools” option enabled in the FileMaker desktop application’s Preferences section. With this menu command, Claris gives us a window into each of our custom […]
Previously, we talked about how to access FileMaker on Linux. In this article, we’ll review how to integrate FileMaker Linux Server with cloud-based storage options like AWS, Backblaze, Dropbox, or even a LAN based drive so that we can easily access it from our app of choice. CONNECT TO CLOUD In this example, we’re going to […]
You may have heard that Claris has introduced a version of FileMaker Server for Linux. With the introduction of Claris’s new Linux version of FileMaker Server and it’s command-line based environment, many folks are wondering how to access their backups and other related files. Well, it is not as hard as you may think. But first, […]
In a previous article, we chatted about FileMaker error codes and made a point to emphasize the importance of keeping our eyes open during development. We have to be ever vigilant within the obscure areas of our solutions where things might break. Sometimes, we have to push our solutions to the brink in the hopes of revealing […]
Claris FileMaker Server 19.1.2 is the first server release of FileMakers new Agile development program. Claris announced the adoption of the Agile Project Management program over a year ago, and FileMaker Server 19.1.2 is their second release using this process (the first release preceded this one by a few weeks and announced FileMaker Pro release […]
The Claris FileMaker Platform makes it easy for us to develop functional custom applications. We can move data from repeating fields and manage and customize images in FileMaker applications. It’s also relatively easy for us to identify errors, but we have to know how to organize and interpret FileMaker error codes. If we learn when […]
If you’ve been around the FileMaker world as long as we have, you remember back when FileMaker Server 5.5 was released. One of the most remarkable aspects of that release was that it not only ran on Windows and macOS but also on Linux. FileMaker Server 5.5 was the last of the pre-7 servers and […]
Claris Engage 2020 celebrates 25 years of excellence! This year marked the 25th anniversary of the FileMaker developer conference, the annual event where users learn and connect. The Support Group has been around for every one of them. However, this particular event was different from the rest, not only because it was hosted virtually, but also […]