A User’s Guide to Claris & FileMaker Terminology
Are you new to FileMaker Pro or Claris Pro? Have you been asked to work in a custom solution but get stumped by the Claris and FileMaker terminology? And you … Read More
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Sending & Receiving MMS with FileMaker
As a business owner, communication with your customers and your employees is key. While FileMaker has long supported sending plain text emails, many businesses find that more immediate communication is … Read More
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
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
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
Mastering Claris & FileMaker Server – Learn best practices for hosting your own FileMaker files
Did you see our course, Mastering Claris & FileMaker Server? Productive Computing University revamped its Claris & FileMaker SSL course to address much more than installing SSL certificates in Claris … Read More
“What Is My Latency?” Try This Free FileMaker Add-on
Measured in milliseconds, latency is an important factor for understanding slowdowns in either your infrastructure or your customers’ systems. Latency happens when there’s a delay between a sender and receiver. … Read More
Preparing For The FileMaker Certification Exam: Better Ways To Study
Certifications are the standard in the world of IT and technology. Like many other platforms, FileMaker also offers a certification for developers to test their mettle. There are plenty of … Read More
Network Monitor Tool – Analyze Traffic In and Out of FileMaker
What is the Network Monitor tool? We have written and talked about several FileMaker developer tools in our blogs and on our YouTube channel. Here is another useful tool to … Read More
Network Link Conditioner: Tips for Testing with a Lousy Network
What is the Network Link Conditioner? The Network Link Conditioner is a network utility tool available via the Apple Developer program that allows you to spoof various network conditions for your FileMaker apps. Why is this … Read More