The Context Podcast: Claris 2023

The Context Podcast: Claris 2023

Featuring: Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and special guest, Rick Kalman. Description:  In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist talk to Rick Kalman from Claris about the launch of Claris FileMaker 2023.  Together, they discuss the...

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Managing dynamic FileMaker filenames

Managing dynamic FileMaker filenames

There are a few scenarios where you may need to change the filenames for your FileMaker custom apps. For example, you might be hosting your development copy and production copy on the same server. Since FileMaker Server does not allow you to host two files with the...

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St. Louis User Group with Todd Geist

St. Louis User Group with Todd Geist

Join us virtually on Tuesday, April 18th, for a virtual user group meeting hosted by Jay Sayers of Skeleton Key and discover how Otto gives you superpowers for your FileMaker server! Todd Geist will be leading a presentation of Otto’s current capabilities, and better...

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Databuzz’s DocuSign Webhooks using Otto

Databuzz’s DocuSign Webhooks using Otto

Hello! We’re excited to share that Databuzz is doing some very cool things with Otto, as they’ve recently discussed on their blog. Databuzz is an FileMaker integration expert and awesome Claris Partner based in Sydney, Australia. They announced support for using Otto...

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When less smart is more smart

When less smart is more smart

I love my smart home. I also feel really fortunate to have it, especially given how my wife and I are complete opposites when it comes to technology. She admires the simple practicality of pen and paper, while the computer nerd in me always tries to squeeze out any...

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Easy external file storage with UploadCare

Easy external file storage with UploadCare

Written by Barbara Cooney and Eric Luce Use Case When you need to store a significant amount of container data, we have a solution that allows you to store the files in the cloud rather than worry about disk space. Curious how we do it? Read on. ​Container storage...

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Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 2

Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 2

This is part two of a two-part series on transactions. Read Part 1 here: Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part 1. The new transactions model in Claris FileMaker 19.6 has made using scripted transactions easier, more flexible, and more explicit. It greatly improves on...

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Claris January 25th Webinar recap

Claris January 25th Webinar recap

Hello folks,  In case you weren’t able to attend Claris’s webinar earlier today, here are some key messages we heard. Claris presentation Brad Freitag (CEO) kicked it off with a few framing points: Claris views their core purpose and value as helping more...

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