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Custom FileMaker Pro Script: Dynamic Data Aggregator
Scenario: Imagine you have a database with multiple tables related to sales, including Orders, Products, and Customers. You want to create a script that aggregates total sales by customer, updates a summary report, and dynamically adjusts the data in a separate Customer Summary table. Script Overview Aggregate Sales Data: Calculate the total sales for each
Unveiling the Power of FileMaker: Redefining Database Management and App Development
In the realm of database management and application development, FileMaker stands as a transformative platform that bridges simplicity with versatility, empowering users to craft bespoke solutions without the typical complexities of traditional software development. Developed by Claris International, FileMaker has garnered acclaim for its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities, making it a preferred choice across
Transform Your Applications with AI in Claris FileMaker 2024
On June 4, 2024, Claris FileMaker 2024 was launched, introducing pivotal enhancements such as AI integration and a semantic search capability. Updating your FileMaker application with these advanced features can give your business a significant competitive edge. Claris Studio Claris Connect Claris FileMaker Here are the highlights of what’s new in Claris FileMaker 2024: Claris
Unlocking the Power of FileMaker’s Semantic Search: Advanced Applications
Semantic search functions similarly to LiDAR, as it penetrates the data’s lexical surface to uncover deeper meanings. In “Part 1: Fundamental Power” and “Part 2: Key Details,” we explored the basics of FileMaker’s semantic search. Now, let’s examine more advanced applications of this feature to illuminate our data. We’ll provide an example of “unified search”
Executive Summary-FileMaker 2024
Claris just released the FileMaker 2024 product line… And we shall call it FileMaker 21.0.1… Not because we’re contrary but because the platform goes by two names. FileMaker 2024 is its marketing name. That name will cover many different releases, just as FileMaker 2023, released in April 2023, covered versions 20.1.1 through 20.3.2. Most of these releases brought new
Release of FileMaker 2024
Why Choose FileMaker 2024 for Your Business? The much-anticipated FileMaker 2024 release is finally here, bringing a host of marvelous features to improve your business operations and drive success. FileMaker has come a long way over the years, and this latest version is truly superior. Investing in this release is a strategic move if you are
FileMaker Server 2023 and Java
It is an understatement to say that from a deployer’s point of view, the Java requirement for FileMaker Server 2023 has given one a few sleepless nights. Fortunately, things have become much better than they have been in the past, as the Java dependency was reduced to just the web publishing engine. Most issues stem
Tracking Record Deletes in FileMaker 2023
Most of the ideas around the new OnWindowTransaction event handler in FileMaker 2023 are about using it for audit logging. So we won’t go there, but we will highlight two ideas on how this feature can be used almost immediately and to great effect. The first one is using it to track deletes. The second one is
User-Defined Custom Business Logic in Claris FileMaker
Business rules inevitably evolve over time. When they do, it’s important that FileMaker users are able to adjust their application quickly and easily to keep up. The best way to do this is to allow users to modify and define what information FileMaker is presenting them with and how it should be presented using business
