Using JSON with Claris FileMaker
If you have done any development work in Claris FileMaker or worked with APIs, you may have heard references to JSON but not been aware of how to use JSON … Read More
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How to Send Emails from Claris FileMaker (Plain Text and HTML)
Does your team need to send emails from Claris FileMaker? There are three methods you can use to send emails from FileMaker. Some are free and simple, while more advanced … Read More
The History Of QR Codes—And How To Create Them In Seconds In FileMaker
From coffee shops to flyers to the workplace, QR codes are everywhere. But how long have QR codes been around, and why are they better than their predecessor, the barcode? … Read More
Find Data Fast: Improving FileMaker Quick Find Searches
There’s a reason why Google owns over 92% of the search engine market: it’s quick, dynamic, and helps users find the information they need. It even suggests and refines searches … Read More
Sending Texts From FileMaker With Twilio
Are you sending text messages to your customers? Although 54% of consumers prefer to chat with brands via text message, only 11% of brands use texting to communicate. Texting may … Read More
3 Critical Reasons to Use BaseElements
Are you trying to optimize your FileMaker solution? FileMaker allows you to build just about anything, but it can be time-consuming to manage all of your code and files. Instead … Read More
Setting Up FileMaker with a Weather API
As you may know from experience, the weather has a tremendous impact on your ability to do business. With a weather API in FileMaker, you can quickly adjust your plans … Read More
Interested in Using the FileMaker Barcode Add-On With Your FileMaker Solution?
Data moves our world. Tools like barcodes make it possible to transmit this essential data much more quickly. Thanks to the latest versions of Claris FileMaker, it’s possible for your … Read More
Mastering FileMaker Server – Learn best practices for hosting your own FileMaker files
Did you see our course, Mastering FileMaker Server? Productive Computing University revamped its FileMaker SSL course to address much more than installing SSL certificates in FileMaker Server. Installing SSL certificates … Read More
Challenges and Benefits of Using the FileMaker Calendar Add-On
Are you using a calendar in your FileMaker solution? FileMaker is well over 30 years old, but it wasn’t until very recently that developers were able to quickly add a … Read More
Do Musicians Make the Best Developers?
It might sound counterintuitive, but some of the world’s best developers are also accomplished musicians. Productive Computing’s CEO, Marc Larochelle, shares his thoughts on how music and coding overlap—and why … Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Kanban and FileMaker
Tools like FileMaker make it a cinch to work faster and smarter. But you still need a solid process behind the tools you use. If you want to minimize miscommunications, … Read More