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JotForm to FileMaker
Need a simple solution for getting data from a website to FileMaker? JotForm is a nice option. Learn more.
FileMaker Save as XML… Under the Hood
With the release of FileMaker 18, FileMaker Inc introduced “Save a copy as XML”: this new feature puts more capabilities in the hands of professional software developers. It is a further step towards version control and allows developers to better view and compare structural changes within FileMaker Pro files. This post lays out how the […]
Times Are a Changin’, but FileMaker is Here to Stay.
The FileMaker software may be here to stay, but Claris intends to expand their reach further than ever before. Learn more.
FileMaker While Function
Looking for an easy tutorial on how the While Calculation Function in #FileMaker 18 works? Watch here.
Set Error Logging Script in FileMaker 18 Demo
The Error Logging Script is likely the feature we’re most excited about. Learn how to track down unexpected behaviors.
Manage Security changes in FileMaker 18 Demo
In FileMaker 18, changes to the Manage Security dialog now includes a new look that displays account details side-by-side rather than in a new window for quicker access and editing. Also, a new Privilege Set option for allowing users to “Manage accounts that don’t have Full Access” has been added. This allows trusted FileMaker users […]
The New FileMaker 18 is here!
That’s right, the latest version of your favorite Workplace Innovation Platform is out, FileMaker 18. Whether you already have a copy of this new release, or if you are simply curious, here is a list of some of the almost twenty new FileMaker 18 features. We’ve grouped each into categories – without further ado, let’s […]
FileMaker Templates
In late January of 2019, FileMaker introduced FileMaker Templates, a new stepping stone beyond the current Starter Solutions. Like Starter Solutions, FileMaker Templates help solve common business problems. They’re well built, completely unlocked, and extremely useful. Each Template is available in two forms: as a basic Starter Template and a completed Master File. The Templates […]
We Kill Spreadsheets
We kill (the pain with) spreadsheets.
Better stated, we help our clients manage information efficiently, innovate with technology, and leverage digital transformation.
JotForm to FileMaker
Need a simple solution for getting data from a website to FileMaker? JotForm is a nice option. Learn more.
How to Connect WordPress and FileMaker
WordPress is a well-known platform for creating custom websites. It looks like this platform has a ready-to-use plugin for anything – but this is not always the case. If you store all your data in a FileMaker database, there is no magic button that will connect these two platforms. For many, it means double entry […]
Make Time for Your Passion Project
How can you make time for your passion project? Scott Love shares his time management thoughts on how to achieve a dream or maybe how to just stay sane.
Claris, an Apple Subsidiary
Notable in Claris’ rollout was the absence of the tagline, “an Apple Subsidiary”, but Claris and Apple are more in alignment than ever before.
Internship at Codence – skills for life
This past summer, the summer between my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college, I did an internship with Codence. I had been looking for a work opportunity in the field of computer science to get some experience before going to college to study it, and I much preferred the internship […]
FileMaker Save as XML… Under the Hood
With the release of FileMaker 18, FileMaker Inc introduced “Save a copy as XML”: this new feature puts more capabilities in the hands of professional software developers. It is a further step towards version control and allows developers to better view and compare structural changes within FileMaker Pro files. This post lays out how the […]
Goodbye DevCon, Hello Claris Engage!
Ultimately, DevCon is always a blur from visiting old friends, making new ones, and filling your brain with new ideas about development techniques. This year, however, opened with some exciting news; FileMaker is now Claris… again. In addition, Claris has acquired a company called Stamplay that specializes in creating seamless integrations between many cloud-based applications. […]
First Time At FileMaker (Claris) DevCon
As an intern and a new developer, I didn’t expect to go to the FileMaker Developer Conference so soon. But thanks to Codence, I went to the conference this summer. It was a big surprise and as I found out later, not the last surprise that was waiting for me during this trip. Day 0: […]
Claris’ Product Vision
Make no mistake, Claris is not simply a newly rebranded FileMaker, Inc. Learn more about the Product Visionary Keynote.
Is your organization ready for a Workplace Innovation Platform?
It’s ironic – somewhat like living in an urban food desert – where despite the overwhelming abundance of apps, software, cloud platforms, and IT services in today’s world, manufacturers of all types and sizes can get stuck in a frustrating technology gap. Familiar Feeling This work rut feels all too familiar; repetitive tasks, where people […]
Scrum Master certification – is it worth it?
Are you considering getting a scrum master certification? Certifications seem to be increasingly important in the workplace. Nowadays, certifications are not limited to hard tech skills, but are also available for process and soft skills. Scrum Master certifications have established their value to employers by being a proof of the candidates’ Agile and Scrum skills. […]
FileMaker Template – Job Tracking
Are you looking for a better way to organize jobs, tasks, and time staff spends working? Check out FileMaker’s Template for Job tracking. Unlike other Job Tracking software solutions, this FileMaker Template uses a clean and modern design that makes it easy to learn and use. Plus, since FileMaker Templates are completely unlocked, they can […]
Keep Innovating
We use the word “innovation” a lot these days. FileMaker, Inc. recently repositioned its products and services as a Workplace Innovation Platform. This better illustrates the true nature of the custom apps FileMaker users and developers create. Calling attention to innovation explains what FileMaker is and helps set the stage for the software creation process. […]
The Impact of Hiring a FileMaker Consultant
When crafting a FileMaker solution, business professionals may arrive at a crossroads. They need to hire an in house FileMaker team, turn to a freelancer, or engage a software consulting company like Codence. One of the hallmarks of a Workplace Innovation Platform is intuitive and scalable development. You don’t need a computer science degree to […]
We Kill Spreadsheets
We kill (the pain with) spreadsheets.
Better stated, we help our clients manage information efficiently, innovate with technology, and leverage digital transformation.
JotForm to FileMaker
Need a simple solution for getting data from a website to FileMaker? JotForm is a nice option. Learn more.
How to Connect WordPress and FileMaker
WordPress is a well-known platform for creating custom websites. It looks like this platform has a ready-to-use plugin for anything – but this is not always the case. If you store all your data in a FileMaker database, there is no magic button that will connect these two platforms. For many, it means double entry […]
Make Time for Your Passion Project
How can you make time for your passion project? Scott Love shares his time management thoughts on how to achieve a dream or maybe how to just stay sane.
Claris, an Apple Subsidiary
Notable in Claris’ rollout was the absence of the tagline, “an Apple Subsidiary”, but Claris and Apple are more in alignment than ever before.
Internship at Codence – skills for life
This past summer, the summer between my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college, I did an internship with Codence. I had been looking for a work opportunity in the field of computer science to get some experience before going to college to study it, and I much preferred the internship […]
Goodbye DevCon, Hello Claris Engage!
Ultimately, DevCon is always a blur from visiting old friends, making new ones, and filling your brain with new ideas about development techniques. This year, however, opened with some exciting news; FileMaker is now Claris… again. In addition, Claris has acquired a company called Stamplay that specializes in creating seamless integrations between many cloud-based applications. […]
First Time At FileMaker (Claris) DevCon
As an intern and a new developer, I didn’t expect to go to the FileMaker Developer Conference so soon. But thanks to Codence, I went to the conference this summer. It was a big surprise and as I found out later, not the last surprise that was waiting for me during this trip. Day 0: […]
JotForm to FileMaker
Need a simple solution for getting data from a website to FileMaker? JotForm is a nice option. Learn more.
How to Connect WordPress and FileMaker
WordPress is a well-known platform for creating custom websites. It looks like this platform has a ready-to-use plugin for anything – but this is not always the case. If you store all your data in a FileMaker database, there is no magic button that will connect these two platforms. For many, it means double entry […]
FileMaker Save as XML… Under the Hood
With the release of FileMaker 18, FileMaker Inc introduced “Save a copy as XML”: this new feature puts more capabilities in the hands of professional software developers. It is a further step towards version control and allows developers to better view and compare structural changes within FileMaker Pro files. This post lays out how the […]
Serialized Fields & Table Locking
Explore how to protect data integrity when making schema changes.
FileMaker While Function
Looking for an easy tutorial on how the While Calculation Function in #FileMaker 18 works? Watch here.
Set Error Logging Script in FileMaker 18 Demo
The Error Logging Script is likely the feature we’re most excited about. Learn how to track down unexpected behaviors.
Manage Security changes in FileMaker 18 Demo
In FileMaker 18, changes to the Manage Security dialog now includes a new look that displays account details side-by-side rather than in a new window for quicker access and editing. Also, a new Privilege Set option for allowing users to “Manage accounts that don’t have Full Access” has been added. This allows trusted FileMaker users […]
The New Import Dialog in FileMaker 18 Demo
The New Import Dialog in FileMaker 18 had it’s first major update since FileMaker 6! Check out our demo to see it in action.
