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Top 10 New Features in Claris FileMaker 21.1 and How They Can Benefit Your Business

We’ve got some very exciting news to share! The latest version of FileMaker, 21.1 is now available, and it’s packed with some powerful features. The latest release of Claris encompasses updates to FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Go for iPhone and iPad.

Although version 21.1 is a point release, don’t be fooled. This release is a big deal. In fact, a total of 309 issues addressed! Claris has put immense effort into improving PSR (Performance, security and reliability) and we are happy to see the results of this effort in the improvements in version 21.1.

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Claris FileMaker AI Script Steps, Part 2 – Practical Applications

Xandon Frogget

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 tools provide use cases that are your key to unlocking a smarter, more efficient future.

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

Xandon Frogget

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 release comes in, bringing some seriously cool AI tricks to the table.

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FileMaker DevCast: Five Thousand Downloads and Now on Spotify

Portage Bay Solutions

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 being on PodBean and Apple Podcasts.

Announcing the Release of FileMaker 2024

Portage Bay Solutions

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 drive success. Download your free trial of FileMaker 2024 now and get a first-hand feel for these new features.

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Keeping You Up-To-Date: FileMaker DevCast, SXSW, SMTP to OAuth

Brandynn Stanford

There’s always a lot happening in the Claris FileMaker world and we like to stay in touch with what’s going on. Here are three recent tidbits that will help you stay up-to-date as well – DevCast episode 14, Kate’s insights from SXSW, and our upcoming Claris Beyond Meetup about the Google SMTP to OAuth chan

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Finding the Creative Synthesis of SXSW, AI and FileMaker

Portage Bay Solutions

This March I had the opportunity to attend SXSW Interactive, one of the premiere gatherings for creatives, technologists, and business leaders. It’s no surprise that SXSW is known as the conference of creativity. I left the event with new, innovative ideas spinning in my head.

In this post, I share with you my key insights from the conference, along with demonstrating the role that AI can play in our modern workplace, based on my own experience using it to synthesize the conference materials. Furthermore, I also want to leave you with a creative parallel – demonstrating how SXSW and FileMaker have grown up in similar fashions.

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Decision Time: Should You Upgrade to the Latest FileMaker Version?

Portage Bay Solutions

In the realm of database management and application development, staying current with software advancements is more than a luxury. It’s a necessity for maintaining a competitive edge and operational efficiency. Over the years, FileMaker, a cornerstone platform for developers and businesses, has evolved. Here we will distill the essence of these changes, focusing on the leap from FileMaker 12 to FileMaker 2023, to aid in your decision-making process about upgrading.

FM BetterForms: Creating a Modern Web Application with Your FileMaker Data

John Newhoff

We have been using FM BetterForms for several years to readily create modern, fully web standards-compliant applications for our clients. After attending the recent Claris Engage conference in Austin, Texas, our team has a new-found enthusiasm for building even more applications with BetterForms!