Claris FileMaker 19 the First Open Platform Release
Claris FileMaker 19 is the biggest release since FileMaker 7. It has the potential to change how we think about and build FileMaker applications forever.
Claris FileMaker 19 Arrives! The Most Important Release in Years
We’re excited to announce the release of FileMaker 19! It is truly the most important release of FileMaker in years. Already the leader in Workplace Innovation Platforms, FM19 catapults the platform forward with some amazing new features.
Meet Claris Connect
Claris Connect was officially released on March 3, 2020. Claris Connect is a new cloud-based integration platform for automating workflows. Without writing complex code, you can create a flow that […]
Claris Product Roadmap 2020 – FileMaker 19 Preview
Modernizing the FileMaker experience with version 19. Insight into our investments in cloud-first technologies, native web and mobile experiences, API integration, and emerging technologies.
Virtual Portal
And since, as you may recall, the ID field in the virtual list (or in this case, virtual_portal) table is a sequential serial number beginning with 1, we can use the ≥ operator to limit the number of portal rows that will display data.
Virtual List Simplified
Note 1: The example in today’s article/demo is intentionally very basic.
Note 2: The demo is self-populating to keep the data current, so the values you see in the screen shots will not exactly match those you encounter in the demo.
Enterprise FileMaker and fmFlare, BrilliantSync, and BrilliantGateway
The word “enterprise” typically refers to larger and more complex businesses and corporations. Workplace innovation is a key differentiator and productivity booster in businesses of all sizes, from enterprise all the way down to small businesses.
Web Geek Speak Translator
A Content Management System manages the content of your website, usually via your web browser (though there are mobile apps that give limited access).
It provides a way for you to edit, add, and rearrange the content (blog posts, pages, widgets, custom data, etc.) of your website, from anywhere you have an internet connection. Most CMS solutions have WYSIWYG editing (looks and works roughly like Microsoft Word) so you don’t have to know HTML to update your website.
The New FileMaker Cloud Has Arrived!
Claris recently released the new and improved FileMaker Cloud (replacing FileMaker Cloud for AWS). This is a new Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering. Claris has been working on ways to deliver the value of FileMaker that is simpler than past offerings. It can be a good starting point for users new to the FileMaker workplace innovation platform, but it is missing some features that long-time users of FileMaker Server for Windows and macOS rely on.
Claris Connect Beta
Apple-owned Claris has opened beta access to Claris Connect, its new tool for linking third-party apps such as Slack and Mailchimp to automate workflows.
Check Out This Custom Function for Merging JSON Arrays
I’ve written a number of custom functions through the years and lots of loops in scripting to manage repetitive tasks like complex string manipulation or complicated mathematical calculations. So, when I heard that the latest version of FileMaker would include a new function that accomplished both a loop and assignment functions all at once, I was anxious to get my hands on it — until I did.
Upgrading to macOS Catalina
The newly-released macOS Catalina (10.15) has many great new enhancements, however two of the main changes introduced in Catalina require some extra consideration before upgrading. This article walks you through the things you should consider before upgrading.
FileMaker Interface Design from Clutter to Clarity
This year at the international event formerly known as “FileMaker DevCon,” I had the privilege and great pleasure of speaking about FileMaker interface design. In my presentation, “From Clutter to Clarity,” I took outdated interfaces from three legacy applications and demonstrated how to improve them, following a time-lapse approach inspired by Julia Child and Bob Ross.
How Manage and Customize Images in FileMaker
We have a simple solution that will allow users to manage and customize images in FileMaker. Hard to believe it’s a script with just two script steps.
FileMaker Integration – Roadmap for the Future
The recordings of these sessions will inspire you to see what is possible with FileMaker solutions.
What is Claris Connect? – Assisting with Software Integrations
Claris Connect is an enhanced and rebranded product formerly known as Stamplay. Stamplay was called “the next generation software development platform for the API era.” Originally a website builder, Stamplay pivoted to an API-first development platform that enables developers to build applications by piecing together APIs as building blocks.
JSON Insert Array Element
A JSON custom function to insert a new element into an array at a specified address; any existing downstream array elements will slide one position rightward to accommodate.
FileMaker DevCon 2019 Review – Anything is Possible
In this blog we’ll unpack a lot of the exciting changes announced and provide as much of the info as we can, so that even if you weren’t able to be at DevCon, you’ll be in the know.
JSON Update Array Element Improvement
Today we’re going to look at a custom function, JSON.UpdateArrayElement, written to circumvent a problem you may encounter when using JSONSetElement.
Improved Email Functionality In FileMaker 18
Our clients appreciate how easy it is to integrate email distributions within their FileMaker workflows. But, they almost always want to send HTML formatted email messages. This makes perfect sense because who among us has sent plain text email messages in the last fifteen years? Almost everyone includes some sort of signature or other fancy elements in their emails.