A Practical Guide to the Claris Platform
An Overview for FileMaker Users If you are familiar with FileMaker, you may be curious about how the Claris platform expands on what you already know. With multiple tools designed … Read More
FileMaker Training
Learn practical FileMaker development skills. We offer FileMaker training and certification designed to help you build, customize, and support real-world solutions. These articles cover FileMaker development techniques, integrations, automation, AI features, and best practices, with many posts including free lessons, demo files, and course previews. Whether you are new to FileMaker or expanding advanced skills, you’ll find training resources you can apply immediately.
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Using the Perform Find by Natural Language Script Step in FileMaker
Searching in FileMaker has traditionally required users to understand field names, layouts, and how to build multi-step find requests. For smaller teams and non-technical users, that learning curve can slow … Read More
Create Barcodes and QR Codes in FileMaker
Creating barcodes and QR codes in FileMaker is easier than ever. Using the free demo file from Productive Computing University, you will be able to use a single script step … Read More
Using AI for Text Summaries, Cleanup, and Translation in FileMaker
If your team collects field notes, service updates, support comments, or quick entries from mobile devices, you know how inconsistent and unstructured text can be. Misspellings, shorthand, scattered thoughts, and … Read More
Using AI for an Internet Search in FileMaker
See how FileMaker can use AI to perform live internet searches and return real-time company data, news, and insights. Explore how to connect FileMaker to OpenAI to gather and organize … Read More
How AI is Transforming FileMaker Development
A Claris Community Live Recap On September 11, 2025, the Claris Community gathered for another Community Live event during which Marc Larochelle, Productive Computing CEO, discussed artificial intelligence and FileMaker. … Read More
Interpreting Pictures in FileMaker with Gemini’s Image Analyzer
If you’ve ever wished your FileMaker solution could “look” at an image and tell you what’s in it, you’ll be interested in this lesson from the AI Essentials for FileMaker … Read More
New AI Features in FileMaker 2025
With new script steps and functions designed specifically for AI-powered interaction, the FileMaker 2025 release gives you the tools needed to build intelligent, data-aware features directly into your solutions. In … Read More
Plotting Locations on a Map with FileMaker and JSON
Introducing A Free FileMaker Download File You Can Use If you’ve ever wanted to visualize address data inside a FileMaker solution, this free demo file shows you exactly how it’s … Read More
Learn Essential AI Terms for FileMaker
Using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini can significantly streamline your development process and enhance problem-solving capabilities. But to effectively leverage AI, it’s important to understand foundational … Read More
Introduction to AI for FileMaker Developers
Are you a FileMaker developer looking to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your workflows? Productive Computing University‘s AI Essentials for FileMaker Developers course is designed to give you a solid … Read More
How to generate images in FileMaker
Have you ever needed sample images for your FileMaker solution for a demonstration, training, or marketing? Whether for showcasing a new product or just experimenting with data, having a tool … Read More