In the FileMaker community, the Claris FileMaker certification exam is one of the primary means of identifying an individual or firm as a recognized professional in the field. We’re excited to announce that Senior Partner (and co-founder) of Portage Bay Solutions, John Newhoff, earned an additional certification by passing the version 19 exam last week.
Last week Claris announced the first public availability of the new Claris Platform Bundle. Do you deal with scattered information and inaccurate data? Gain greater visibility across your entire business with the cloud-based Claris Platform which integrates the full capabilities of FileMaker Pro with the new Claris Studio environment, Claris Connect, and more.
The Claris FileMaker Western Washington group and the Claris Connect Meetup are joining together to form a new user group called Claris Beyond. The Western Washington group brings a long history of respect for the FileMaker platform and a deep knowledge of its foundations and capabilities. The Claris Connect group brings an interest in exploring connectors and ways to bridge the gap between FileMaker and other applications. Together, the Claris Beyond user group will continue that shared eagerness to harness the strength of FileMaker while seamlessly connecting it with technology at large – whether that be through Claris Connect, API’s, Tableau, JavaScript, and more.
Last week, Claris announced two exciting new initiatives, the first a new Software as a Service (SaaS) platform called Claris Studio, and the second a new program for helping Claris users get the most out of their solutions.
Registration for the annual developers conference for FileMaker and Claris Connect has opened and it will be virtual again this year. While I’ll miss the opportunity for a bit of travel and to see my fellow developers, the Engage Beyond 2021 virtual conference will make it a lot easier for the entire Portage Bay team to participate. This year, Claris has extended the timeline for Engage Beyond and we’ll be having great learning opportunities all year long.
Get your FREE DEMO of simple command line tasks that can be used in Claris FileMaker. In a world of expanding API integrations and Claris Connect workflows, the command line is one tool that often gets overlooked. One of our recent projects needed to perform some video editing tasks using videos stored in the Claris FileMaker solution. Our first reaction was to start looking into some APIs to perform the specified tasks and while researching that I was reminded of FFmpeg. This post explores FFmpeg and other command line options further.
Visit our Office Hours page to get the Zoom links. Every first and third Thursdays, from 1pm – 2pm Pacific, we’ll be “in the office” with you to discuss various technical topics regarding Claris products. Topics will be based off of our technical blog posts or other aspects related to FileMaker and Claris Connect. You are welcome to bring your other tech questions as well. Attendance is free and the invitation is open to all experience levels. We look forward to the discussions!
The FileMaker Data API is one of the most powerful integration points in a Claris FileMaker solution. It exposes hosted databases over a standard REST interface, letting external systems create, read, update, delete, and find records using HTTP and a session token. Flip the switch in Admin Console > Connectors, add the “fmrest” extended privilege to a privilege set, and you are in business.
Claris has revised their licensing model, including new tier names, revised benefits, and updated access methods. Whether you are a long-time FileMaker user or considering a switch to the platform, choosing the right hosting option for your business is important.
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 with FileMaker Server 2025—offering the same feature set, performance, and security, plus a few Cloud-only advantages.
