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Just Released! New Options When Working With Claris Connect

I had such a fun time joining Edward Lee and Rosemary Tietge on this month’s Claris Community Live. It was an amazing opportunity to share ...

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Discover the Value of Claris Connect and FileMaker Integrations

October and November have lots of ways you can keep learning about Claris Connect and other FileMaker integrations. Start by joining a Community Live call, ...

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Considerations When Implementing Claris FileMaker Cloud

Claris FileMaker Cloud is a cloud-hosted version of the popular FileMaker Pro platform, offering a powerful, streamlined environment for hosting your FileMaker applications without the ...

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Claris FileMaker AI Script Steps, Part 2 – Practical Applications

Whether you're looking to uncover hidden insights with semantic search or create a smart recommendation system that feels personalized, the FileMaker AI script steps and ...

Join Us in Welcoming Charles, Annie, and Seed System Solution

Last month we announced that Mike Ross and Ross Digital have joined the Portage Bay Solutions team. This month we’re delighted to share that we’ve ...

Get Ready to Register for Claris Engage 2025

The dates for the 26th live event have been chosen and it's time to get ready to register for Claris Engage 2025. There are many ...

Unlocking the Power of AI with New Claris FileMaker Script Steps (Part 1)

Let's face it – managing data can be a headache. But what if your database could think like you do? That's where Claris FileMaker's latest ...

How To Update an Existing Add-On While Preserving Data

We release new versions of our FileMaker add-ons periodically. Learn how to update an existing add-on while protecting your data.

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Join Us in Welcoming Mike Ross to the Portage Bay Team

Many of you have known Mike Ross, founder of Ross Digital, LLC, for many years and are aware of his expertise as a FileMaker developer ...

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Boost Performance by Transferring FileMaker Containers to Amazon S3

We recently migrated two FileMaker solutions from internally stored containers to AWS S3 cloud storage, so naturally, we thought to document the experience for others ...

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Make Gains with a Professional Third-Party Software Evaluation

If you already use FileMaker Pro and the Claris platform for managing your custom database and workflow automation, you are aware of the key role ...

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FileMaker DevCast: Five Thousand Downloads and Now on Spotify

BIG NEWS! The FileMaker DevCast has reached 5,000 downloads! And guess what? Every episode of the DevCast is now available on Spotify, in addition to ...

Announcing the Release of FileMaker 2024

The much-anticipated FileMaker 2024 release is finally here, bringing a host of marvelous features, including AI and semantic search, to improve your business operations and ...

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9 Reasons to Consider a Monthly Development Budget

Since software costs are a significant part of your business expenses, have you thought about easing their impact via a monthly development budget? Weighing the ...

Logging in FileMaker: Free Add-On

With our free PBS Log Add-On for FileMaker, integrating simple logging functionality into your solution is a breeze. This add-on features a visually appealing log ...