Insightful articles to help you expand your FileMaker knowledge.
What Does Your Voice Look Like? Using Audio to Guide Video Editing
Most people think that the art of video editing lies mainly in the video itself. But, after working with hundreds of clips, we’ve learned the ...
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Five Figma Practices That Improve Our Design Mockups
When we need a way to think through interface structure before building it in FileMaker, we turn to Figma. This helps us avoid rebuilding layouts ...
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How to Add JavaScript Bundles to FileMaker: Streamline Your Development with Carafe Kitchen (2025 Update)
One of the most impactful advancements in recent years has been the integration of JavaScript into Claris FileMaker solutions. This article will explore how Carafe ...
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5 Years, 57 Meetups, and a Universe of Claris Insights
Each Claris Beyond Meetup is packed with real-world demos, insights from actual Claris FileMaker developers, and practical takeaways for you to use. If you’re looking ...
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FileMaker 22.0.4 & 22.0.5: Reliability, Resilience, and Remote Backup
The FileMaker 22.0.4 release focuses on reliability, protection, and smoother day-to-day operations. From security enhancements to the new Remote Backup offering, the latest release version ...
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FileMaker Cloud 2025: Now on Par with FileMaker Server 2025
FileMaker Cloud typically trails slightly behind its on-premise sibling, FileMaker Server, in the upgrade release cycle. With the 2025 release, FileMaker Cloud now stands shoulder-to-shoulder ...
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Sharing FileMaker Variables in Multi-file Solutions
When working with multi-file solutions in FileMaker, sharing variables can be a stumbling block. In this blog, I will explain the process we chose when ...
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Click, Build, Deploy: FM BetterForms Updates Unwrapped
In our latest FileMaker DevCast, our team reviewed the latest on all things FM BetterForms, including updates, real-world projects, and why it’s become a go-to ...
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Keeping FileMaker Up to Date: Why Minor Releases Are Also Important
We recommend staying updated with Claris FileMaker releases, with some caveats. Read more about recent updates for versions 2024 and 2025.
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FileMaker DevCast: The Value of Virtual Lists
Virtual lists are one of the most powerful and flexible techniques in Claris FileMaker, enabling developers to generate custom reports, create dynamic pickers, and display ...
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FileMaker 2025 Part 3: Server, AI, Security, WebDirect, and more
We’re wrapping up our three-part series on the latest Claris updates with a look at the new features in FileMaker Server.
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FileMaker vs Microsoft Access: A Practical Comparison for 2025
Making the decision between Claris FileMaker and Microsoft Access is about flexibility, scalability, and longevity. You need a robust, forward-compatible platform. This guide offers a ...
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FileMaker 2025, Part 2: A Practical Guide to What’s New in AI
Excerpt: AI is all the rage, and Claris has beefed up its AI integration in the latest version of FileMaker (2025). But what practical applications ...
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Secure Your Spot for [Full Access] in October!
We have a great group of people traveling to Los Altos, California, for [Full Access] in October, with room for more! Register today to be ...
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FileMaker vs Airtable
While Airtable has lots of strengths and works well in certain circumstances, FileMaker offers more flexibility and broad range of customization possibilities.
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