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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 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 […]
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 Health Information Private
Get calculated field level access privileges by exploring some modifications to your Claris FileMaker data architecture.
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: What’s new?
Exciting news today from Claris — FileMaker 19 has arrived and is one of the most exciting releases we’ve seen in years.
FileMaker 19: Leveraging JavaScript
This addition to FileMaker 19 makes it possible to easily create custom user interface controls using HTML, leverage existing JavaScript libraries to incorporate amazing functionality easily and enables a seamless ability to pass data back and forth between FileMaker and JavaScript.
Using JavaScript Projects
Add some amazing things to your FileMaker applications with full JavaScript Web Viewer integration!
Slack FileMaker Integration Overview
Slack-FileMaker Integration Slack’s creators get that today’s world is all about workflow and interoperability among multiple technologies. Their marketing trumpets that Slack integrates with more than 2400 other platforms, and Microsoft Teams follow a somewhat similar intent. The tool succeeds because it connects with best-of-breed products and doesn’t just sit in its own silo… but […]
Claris Set the Stage w/ the Problem Solvers Circle
The Problem Solvers Circle is a really interesting step forward and in many ways a unique opportunity to engage differently with the Claris platform.
Q&A with Jeff Williams
Jeff was introduced to FileMaker in 2004 when he joined his family’s school, sport, and event photography company. His diverse background includes experience in Education, IT, Photography, Printing, Manufacturing, and Insurance. He has a passion for Process Improvement and LEAN business tools. During the pandemic in 2020, he formed TEK Collaborative, a nonprofit focused on […]
Running a Lean Business
Lean practices advocate looking for specific types of waste. While, again, the school of thought was created for a manufacturing world, there are obvious analogs in software development.
OBC’s Apprenticeship Partnership
The Codence apprenticeship program is built to help organizations get the most out of their technology hires using a rare combination of low-risk hiring and high-reward outcomes. We recently spoke with our client, Oliver Behavioral Consulting, about their experience going through the program to get the expertise they needed leveraging Claris FileMaker and beyond. Oliver […]
Pride’s Apprenticeship Partnership
Our apprenticeship program is designed to solve a multitude of challenges that companies face when investing in custom app development while building long-term relationships that benefit everyone involved. This time around, we are excited to highlight our client, Pride Resources Inc., and their experience of taking on an apprentice to learn their business and help […]
Apprenticeship Program
Codence works with its clients to launch careers and better support their use of technology. We engage students, but often non-traditional candidates as well, as apprentices to learn Claris and other technologies, software development, and consulting practices.
Q&A with Cristos Lianides-Chin
Cristos is a jack-of-all-trades technologist and is bringing Python, PHP, and javascript chops to our team, along with a strong FileMaker expertise. Get to know our newest team member below. – Tell us a bit about yourself and how you became involved with FileMaker? Before starting with FileMaker, I had already worked on many other technology […]
Claris Set the Stage w/ the Problem Solvers Circle
The Problem Solvers Circle is a really interesting step forward and in many ways a unique opportunity to engage differently with the Claris platform.
Apprenticeship Program
Codence works with its clients to launch careers and better support their use of technology. We engage students, but often non-traditional candidates as well, as apprentices to learn Claris and other technologies, software development, and consulting practices.
SOC 2 Type 2 Audit and ISO Certification
Low code solutions using Claris FileMaker Cloud and Claris Connect Platform now meet a higher level of trust with user information and data. On December 15, 2021, Claris International Inc. announced the successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2® Type 2 audit for both its Claris FileMaker Cloud software and the Claris […]
Create ROI From Your Custom Apps
Evaluate the quantitative business value you can achieve using clearly defined objectives to guide the development of your custom business application.
Claris Engage Beyond ’21 Keynote
Claris wants to empower developers to do what they do best – create powerful digital solutions easily and efficiently. Catch up on highlights from the Keynote session.
The Benefits of Low-code Development
Innovating quickly and boosting productivity has never been more important to businesses.
Q&A with Jeff Williams
Jeff was introduced to FileMaker in 2004 when he joined his family’s school, sport, and event photography company. His diverse background includes experience in Education, IT, Photography, Printing, Manufacturing, and Insurance. He has a passion for Process Improvement and LEAN business tools. During the pandemic in 2020, he formed TEK Collaborative, a nonprofit focused on […]
Running a Lean Business
Lean practices advocate looking for specific types of waste. While, again, the school of thought was created for a manufacturing world, there are obvious analogs in software development.
OBC’s Apprenticeship Partnership
The Codence apprenticeship program is built to help organizations get the most out of their technology hires using a rare combination of low-risk hiring and high-reward outcomes. We recently spoke with our client, Oliver Behavioral Consulting, about their experience going through the program to get the expertise they needed leveraging Claris FileMaker and beyond. Oliver […]
Pride’s Apprenticeship Partnership
Our apprenticeship program is designed to solve a multitude of challenges that companies face when investing in custom app development while building long-term relationships that benefit everyone involved. This time around, we are excited to highlight our client, Pride Resources Inc., and their experience of taking on an apprentice to learn their business and help […]
Q&A with Cristos Lianides-Chin
Cristos is a jack-of-all-trades technologist and is bringing Python, PHP, and javascript chops to our team, along with a strong FileMaker expertise. Get to know our newest team member below. – Tell us a bit about yourself and how you became involved with FileMaker? Before starting with FileMaker, I had already worked on many other technology […]
Q&A with Chad Adams
Chad is a valued member of the Claris FileMaker community. He has over 25 years of experience under his belt and worked as a lead developer, team lead, and solution process architect. He is also a private pilot and has many cool things to share about his work and personal life below. – How did […]
Q&A with Jerry Gonzales
Jerry is a business software consultant at heart, with hands-on development skills utilizing various programming languages (FileMaker being his favorite) and databases. He is certified in Agile Scrum as a Product Owner and will be a Tech Lead here at Codence.
Apprenticeship Program
Codence works with its clients to launch careers and better support their use of technology. We engage students, but often non-traditional candidates as well, as apprentices to learn Claris and other technologies, software development, and consulting practices.
FileMaker + Slack: Putting It All Together
Send Arbitrary Messages to any Channel or User in Slack from Claris FileMaker via the Slack API This post is part of a multi-part series that focuses on specific examples of how to connect Claris FileMaker to Slack. This article will make more sense if you have read our introduction, and we invite you to […]
FileMaker + Slack: A Simple API Integration
This post is part of a multi-part series that focuses on specific examples of how to connect Claris FileMaker to Slack. This article will make more sense if you have read our introduction, and we invite you to dive into the whole series here:Slack FileMaker Integration OverviewFileMaker + Slack: A Claris Connect IntegrationFileMaker + Slack: […]
Slack FileMaker Integration Overview
Slack-FileMaker Integration Slack’s creators get that today’s world is all about workflow and interoperability among multiple technologies. Their marketing trumpets that Slack integrates with more than 2400 other platforms, and Microsoft Teams follow a somewhat similar intent. The tool succeeds because it connects with best-of-breed products and doesn’t just sit in its own silo… but […]
The Future of the Claris Platform
Codence is excited to introduce Claris’ latest app development tools while exploring its incredible value to FileMaker development partners.
PauseOnError: FileMaker Summer Camp
After a year or more of meeting from our own four walls, we ditch virtual and walls completely by joining fellow Claris FileMaker developers in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
FileMaker and WooCommerce Integration
Need to get your inventory products online? In this post we’ll discuss the many options available, from doing it manually to buying a ready-to-use FileMaker module for WooCommerce.
