The Outlook Manipulator plug-in makes it easy to connect your Claris FileMaker solution with Microsoft Outlook and the new Microsoft 365 Outlook (we refer to it as Outlook Remote). Whether you want to centralize contacts, archive emails, manage calendar events, or automate communication, Outlook Manipulator gives you the tools to make Outlook an integrated part of your FileMaker workflow.
Direct Integration with Outlook Remote and Outlook Classic
Outlook Manipulator supports both modern and traditional connection methods. You can connect directly to Microsoft 365’s Outlook Remote using the Microsoft Graph API or continue using Outlook Classic installed on your desktop. This flexibility lets you choose the integration method that best fits your environment and ensures long-term compatibility as Microsoft continues to evolve its Outlook and Exchange platforms.
With direct access through the Graph API, FileMaker can communicate with Outlook Remote and Exchange data without needing the desktop application. This approach streamlines setup, improves reliability, and future-proofs your FileMaker solution.
Seamless Data Exchange and Automation
Outlook Manipulator allows you to push and pull data such as emails, contacts, and calendar events between FileMaker and Outlook. You can also automate these processes using FileMaker Server, enabling your system to synchronize data or send communications in the background.
Common uses include:
- Archiving Outlook messages in FileMaker for easy searching and reporting
- Automating email notifications, contact updates, or event scheduling
- Managing meetings and sending invitations directly from FileMaker
- Keeping Outlook and FileMaker data updated across an entire team
With both client-side and server-side options available, you can deploy Outlook Manipulator for individual users or organization-wide automation.
Streamlined Learning and Ready-to-Use Tools
To help developers and teams get started quickly, Productive Computing University offers the free Connect FileMaker to Outlook course. This hands-on training walks you through every step of setting up and using the plug-in, from installation to advanced use cases such as sending HTML emails and creating an email archive in FileMaker.
The plug-in also includes an unlocked demo file and comes preconfigured in Core CRM Pro, a free FileMaker CRM template, with built-in Outlook Manipulator scripts.
One Unified Plugin for Modern FileMaker Solutions
Outlook Manipulator brings together years of development into a single, unified plug-in that supports both local and cloud-based workflows. With support for Microsoft 365, improved authentication through OAuth, and options for automation via FileMaker Server, it provides the flexibility and reliability developers need to keep their systems current and connected.
How to Get Started
Download the demo file and plug-in, enroll in the free training course, or explore the Core CRM Pro template to see how Outlook Manipulator can transform the way your team manages communication and data.
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