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FileMaker 19.1 Release
Claris released FileMaker 19.1 a few days ago and while an incremental update may not have been newsworthy in the past, this release definitely warrants a look. (Technically this is version 19.1.2, and 19.1.1 was an internal, not-released version.) Shorter Releases It’s important to appreciate that Claris has shifted from the large 12 or 18-month […]
The Importance of Names
My team teases me – I give names to everything. We don’t have a “company annual planning meeting”, we have CoLab. (Codence + Lab, …collaborate… get it?) Rather than a “weekly planning meeting”, we have Switchyard. My wife and I are expecting Blueberry, not just “the baby”. I do this with clients as well. We’re […]
Q&A Spotlight
At the end of summer, we had a new person joining Codence — Martha Zink! Martha is a very strong leader in our community, including her work with PauseOnError. Enjoy getting to know about her role at Codence and other fun things with our Q&A spotlight: – What is your role at Codence and what […]
FileMaker Script Parameters using JSON
Today we are going to look at a way to use JSON for passing multiple parameters to a FileMaker script. Regardless of whether you are an experienced FileMaker developer or if you have only the barest inkling of what JSON is, not to worry, this article is designed for FileMaker developers of all skill levels.
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.
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 […]
FileMaker Templates – Memberships Template
Are you a non-profit or charitable organization looking for an easy and customizable membership tracking solution for your team? Are you a FileMaker developer with one or more clients who fit these criteria? If so, you should check out the Memberships Template from FileMaker. Better than spreadsheets, this FileMaker Template uses a clean and modern […]
FileMaker 19.1 Release
Claris released FileMaker 19.1 a few days ago and while an incremental update may not have been newsworthy in the past, this release definitely warrants a look. (Technically this is version 19.1.2, and 19.1.1 was an internal, not-released version.) Shorter Releases It’s important to appreciate that Claris has shifted from the large 12 or 18-month […]
The Importance of Names
My team teases me – I give names to everything. We don’t have a “company annual planning meeting”, we have CoLab. (Codence + Lab, …collaborate… get it?) Rather than a “weekly planning meeting”, we have Switchyard. My wife and I are expecting Blueberry, not just “the baby”. I do this with clients as well. We’re […]
Q&A Spotlight
At the end of summer, we had a new person joining Codence — Martha Zink! Martha is a very strong leader in our community, including her work with PauseOnError. Enjoy getting to know about her role at Codence and other fun things with our Q&A spotlight: – What is your role at Codence and what […]
Live Formatting Modus Operandi
We recently posted an article about a magical FileMaker development technique called “Live Formatting” where we use an input mask to show the user how the data entered will be formatted and to ensure that it follows that format consistently. The technique has obvious utility for phone number fields, but can be useful for other […]
Live Formatting Technique
Claris FileMaker has long offered ways to parse the digits from a text string and intersperse formatting characters to provide a unified format for Phone, Social Security, and Federal ID numbers. The introduction of Custom Functions (CFs) made it possible to abstract the process by applying a “mask” template. A mask is a combination of […]
FileMaker Script Parameters using JSON
Today we are going to look at a way to use JSON for passing multiple parameters to a FileMaker script. Regardless of whether you are an experienced FileMaker developer or if you have only the barest inkling of what JSON is, not to worry, this article is designed for FileMaker developers of all skill levels.
Claris Engage 2020: IoT & Machine Learning
Truman discuss Claris Engage Emerging technologies panel – from IoT and Machine learning along with the impact of AI on the future of your business.
FileMaker 19 Under the Hood – Javascript & Add-ons
The first few sessions of the first ever virtual Claris Engage conference were all about some of the new features of FileMaker 19, namely JavaScript integration, add-ons, and the Execute FileMaker Data API script step. These exciting additions to our favorite platform have the potential to change the way FileMaker applications are developed and deployed. […]
Claris Engage 2020: IoT & Machine Learning
Truman discuss Claris Engage Emerging technologies panel – from IoT and Machine learning along with the impact of AI on the future of your business.
Claris Engage 2020: It’s About You
Day two of Claris Engage opened with Srini Gurrapu, VP of Product and Design, sharing the company’s strategy for its products and providing a glimpse into what lays ahead for its customers. It was – A LOT. People First The team continued its focus on its community. John Sindelar shared how to connect SeedCode’s DayBack […]
Financial Stimulus in an Era of Uncertainty
We thought it would be helpful to distill what we’ve learned about the The Paycheck Protection Program.
Looking for Early Warning Signs
We all lack perfect information about the future, but there are key indicators to watch for and examine in order to put pieces of the puzzle together.
Community Health Log – Covid-19
Community Health Log (originally created for a Fortune 100 client) serves multiple-location organizations by synthesizing data when someone enters a facility. It can either incorporate security badge data or comes with a simple mechanism to print QR scan codes that can easily be affixed to entrances. With this tool, you can report whom among your team spent time in a given facility and if their visits corresponded with persons who may have been exposed to Covid-19.
Claris as a Rapid-Response Technology Suite
As organizations shift to remote work, these tools can help teams work together while not literally together.
Working Remotely – Advice for New Adopters
Working Remotely- how to mana the transition to working from home.
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: […]
FileMaker 19.1 Release
Claris released FileMaker 19.1 a few days ago and while an incremental update may not have been newsworthy in the past, this release definitely warrants a look. (Technically this is version 19.1.2, and 19.1.1 was an internal, not-released version.) Shorter Releases It’s important to appreciate that Claris has shifted from the large 12 or 18-month […]
Live Formatting Technique
Claris FileMaker has long offered ways to parse the digits from a text string and intersperse formatting characters to provide a unified format for Phone, Social Security, and Federal ID numbers. The introduction of Custom Functions (CFs) made it possible to abstract the process by applying a “mask” template. A mask is a combination of […]
The Importance of Names
My team teases me – I give names to everything. We don’t have a “company annual planning meeting”, we have CoLab. (Codence + Lab, …collaborate… get it?) Rather than a “weekly planning meeting”, we have Switchyard. My wife and I are expecting Blueberry, not just “the baby”. I do this with clients as well. We’re […]
Q&A Spotlight
At the end of summer, we had a new person joining Codence — Martha Zink! Martha is a very strong leader in our community, including her work with PauseOnError. Enjoy getting to know about her role at Codence and other fun things with our Q&A spotlight: – What is your role at Codence and what […]
FileMaker 19 Under the Hood – Javascript & Add-ons
The first few sessions of the first ever virtual Claris Engage conference were all about some of the new features of FileMaker 19, namely JavaScript integration, add-ons, and the Execute FileMaker Data API script step. These exciting additions to our favorite platform have the potential to change the way FileMaker applications are developed and deployed. […]
Claris Engage 2020: Claris Connect Under the Hood
Claris Connect is an “integration efficiency” tool and, in tune with that mandate, keeps getting better.
Claris Engage 2020: Solve Customer Problems through Design
Charlie Bailey reflects on Claris Engage 2020: Driving Customers towards Modern Design Excellence panel and why it maters.
Claris Engage 2020: It’s About You
Day two of Claris Engage opened with Srini Gurrapu, VP of Product and Design, sharing the company’s strategy for its products and providing a glimpse into what lays ahead for its customers. It was – A LOT. People First The team continued its focus on its community. John Sindelar shared how to connect SeedCode’s DayBack […]
Live Formatting Modus Operandi
We recently posted an article about a magical FileMaker development technique called “Live Formatting” where we use an input mask to show the user how the data entered will be formatted and to ensure that it follows that format consistently. The technique has obvious utility for phone number fields, but can be useful for other […]
FileMaker Script Parameters using JSON
Today we are going to look at a way to use JSON for passing multiple parameters to a FileMaker script. Regardless of whether you are an experienced FileMaker developer or if you have only the barest inkling of what JSON is, not to worry, this article is designed for FileMaker developers of all skill levels.
Claris Engage 2020: Claris Connect Under the Hood
Claris Connect is an “integration efficiency” tool and, in tune with that mandate, keeps getting better.
Resource Scheduling in FileMaker 19
Resource scheduling is a pain point for many businesses. While there are a lot of ready-to-use tools available on the market, choosing the right one is not as easy as it seems.
Keep Personal Health Information Private
Get calculated field level access privileges by exploring some modifications to your Claris FileMaker data architecture.
Accept payments with FileMaker: Authorize.Net API Integration
The number of online payments has more than doubled in the last 10 years and skyrocketed after the COVID-19 social distancing rules. As a company specializing in accounting, Codence has quite a few projects related to payment processing and reporting.
FileMaker 19: Machine Learning
Learn what is new with FileMaker 19 – configure Machine Learning Model script step and ComputeModel function.
FileMaker 19: Overview of the new features
Exciting news today from Claris — FileMaker 19 has arrived and is one of the most exciting releases we’ve seen in years.
