Getting Started with Claris FileMaker®

If you're new to FileMaker® and don't know where to start, you're in luck! We've been working with FileMaker since 2003 on hundreds of projects, and we want to share our expertise with beginners like you. This collection of resources will help you get started building custom FileMaker Apps today.

Maria Thompson / Claris FileMaker / April 30th, 2021

FileMaker PandaDoc Integration

Sometimes you need to send a document to be signed virtually. Integrating PandaDoc with your FileMaker solution makes this an easy task. PandaDoc has a robust API that allows you to create, send, and receive documents digitally using the functionality of your FileMaker system to manage the process. This guide will show you how you can begin sending documents. Includes a video and sample file.

Isaac Harris / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / April 6th, 2021

FileMaker Slack Integration

With a simple and robust API, Slack is quickly integrated into custom apps of all types, and FileMaker is no exception! Our guide will show you how to send messages to your Slack workspace from FileMaker workflows. Includes a video and a sample file.

Andy Bowerman / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / February 16th, 2021

FileMaker Sage Intacct Integration

Double data entry is often the enemy of companies that use both FileMaker and Sage Intacct. In this article, we will demonstrate how you can eliminate the hassle of manually copying the information by integrating your FileMaker solution with Sage Intacct. Includes video and sample file.

Kiyan Allaei / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / January 12th, 2021

Claris FileMaker 19.2 Overview

Claris' 19.2 release of the FileMaker platform is out! In this article we will discuss our favorite new features including upgrading Server 16+ straight to 19.2, Pro’s Big Sur compatibility updates, and a preview of creating apps directly in a browser!

Nina Avery / News, Claris FileMaker / December 16th, 2020

FM Draw Add-On

Drawing on images in FileMaker has never been easier thanks to FileMaker's add-on feature. In just a few simple clicks, you can implement our FM Draw add-on into your solution. Includes a video and a sample file.

Ethan Yoder / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / November 19th, 2020

Claris FileMaker Server 19.1 Overview

Claris’s first agile release of FileMaker Server is here! We’re excited to have new features at a faster pace and with 19.1 comes support for Linux, easier upgrades, and enhanced performance resulting in 98% faster adds, finds and deletes.

Jeremiah Kincaid / Claris FileMaker / October 28th, 2020

FileMaker Server for Linux

The first production release of FileMaker Server for Linux is here, and with it comes support for CentOS 7.8, allowing FileMaker Server to reach an additional 13.6% of the total server market share. For most users, the ability to run FileMaker Server on Linux will mean a reduced cost, more stability and potentially better performance when compared to the equivalent Windows or Mac server.

Isaac Harris / Claris FileMaker / October 28th, 2020

Claris FileMaker Pro 19.1 Overview

Rapidly create low code workplace innovation custom apps across mobile, desktop, and web using FileMaker Pro 19.1's new add-ons and new layout design experience preview.

Jeremiah Kincaid / Claris FileMaker / September 29th, 2020

FileMaker Amazon Textract Integration

Provides a simple demonstration on how to integrate your FileMaker database with Amazon Textract to turn paper or scanned documents into useful digital data. Includes a video and sample file.

Brandon Terrell / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / September 16th, 2020

FM Quickstart 19

FM Quickstart, the premier free CRM app for FileMaker, has been updated for FileMaker 19. Several new features and modules have been added including Task Lists, Calendar, and more. FM Quickstart Implementation Plans have also been added to our services offered in order to assist with setup and customization of FM Quickstart. Includes video and a sample file.

Elyse Johnson / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / August 19th, 2020

DB Services' collection of 4 Claris partner of the year awards.

DB Services Named FileMaker Partner of the Year 2020

DB Services wins Claris Growth Partner of the Year for the Americas for a 4th straight year. The award is based on Claris partners who provide the highest revenue and brand awareness for Claris.

Jared Ellison / News, Claris FileMaker / August 5th, 2020

Claris Connect Approvals

Claris Connect is unique in its Approvals offering. This lets you process approval requests by email, then trigger additional follow up actions from Claris Connect. Here we take a closer look at the Approval features, how easy it is to set up one-click approvals for your business, and show a demo triggering approval requests from FileMaker.

Mary Hodges / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / July 15th, 2020

FileMaker BackBlaze Integration

Learn how to upload and download files to the cloud from FileMaker by integrating with the BackBlaze B2 Cloud Storage API. Using BackBlaze for cloud storage will allow you to keep your FileMaker app lightweight and prevent file growth. Includes a video and sample file.

Andrew Bosworth / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / June 24th, 2020

Claris Connect QuickBooks Online Integration

This article is a brief introduction to setting up an integration between FileMaker and QuickBooks Online using Claris Connect. We will demonstrate how to trigger a sync from FileMaker and what a sample flow for QuickBooks Online should contain. Includes a video and sample file.

Brandon Terrell / Free Downloads, Claris FileMaker / June 3rd, 2020