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Surveys for Success: Meals on Wheels

The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need. DB Services will provide donations to Meals on Wheels for every survey received during Q1 of 2023. Meals on Wheels provides life-changing services to older adults and people with disabilities.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  January 11th, 2023

Salesforce Spring '23 Release Highlights

Salesforce is moving and grooving with some hot new features in the Spring '23 update. Kick off those winter chills with some fresh innovations designed to get your data flowing and increase efficiency across your organization. Let's discuss some of our favorites that are sure to get you dancing!

Joshua Law  /  Salesforce  /  December 22nd, 2022

Appending PDFs on FileMaker Server

PDF files are essential in the business world, and being able to create and manipulate them is a must. Appending one PDF to another is a handy tool for operations like report generation. Let’s take a look at options for appending PDFs in FileMaker Server. Includes a video and sample file.

Gideon Washburne  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  December 8th, 2022

Claris FileMaker Transaction Scripts

For any system with multiple users, transactional scripting is a must to ensure data integrity. One of the most exciting features of Claris FileMaker 19.6 is the addition of transaction script steps. We dive deeper into the newly released Claris FileMaker 19.6 transaction script step functionality. Includes demo video and sample file.

Brendan McBride  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  December 1st, 2022

Claris FileMaker Server 19.6 Overview

Claris FileMaker Server 19.6's release brings with it many new features. Here we'll discuss some of our favorites, including Apple ID Sign-In, new Admin Console features, and updates for Ubuntu and WebDirect.

Dylan Frechette  /  Claris FileMaker  /  December 1st, 2022

Claris FileMaker Pro 19.6 Overview

Claris' 19.6 release of the FileMaker platform has launched! Join us as we discuss our favorite new features including built-in support for Transaction scripts, new script steps such as Get(TransactionState), Set Dictionary, Get(CurrentTimeUTCMicroseconds), Get(LastErrorDetail), and Get(LastErrorLocation), as well as the option to delete cached temp files and the option to disable context menus for interactive containers.

Hayden Hobbs  /  Claris FileMaker  /  December 1st, 2022

FileMaker Authorize.net Integration

Whatever your payment or subscription needs are, integrating the Authorize.net API with FileMaker is a surefire way to improve your business' workflow. Using Authorize.net's streamlined and straightforward API, your business can instantly and securely interact with customers by integrating with FileMaker. Includes a video and sample file.

Michael Heckman  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  November 17th, 2022

User Acceptance Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is the final stage of a project’s life cycle prior to go-live. UAT is used to determine whether or not the software or application will be effective in real-world situations. While internal quality assurance (QA) testing is a crucial step in the process, an argument can be made that UAT is even more important to ensure you are receiving the most value possible. In this article, we will discuss the importance of proper user acceptance testing and how to implement efficient UAT for a project. Includes UAT template for download.

Matthew Kocanda  /  Free Downloads  /  November 11th, 2022

Salesforce Spring '23 Release Dates

Though many of us are still enjoying the changing leaves and cooler weather of autumn, it's already time to start preparing for the Salesforce Spring '23 release that is quickly approaching. Let's talk about the important dates you'll need to know for this release.

Maria Thompson  /  Salesforce  /  November 3rd, 2022

Salesforce Custom Objects

The sheer number of ways you can customize your Salesforce org to address a particular need can cause fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). But by understanding your business processes and breaking down the requirements into digestible and translatable objectives, you can be confident that the solutions you build will meet your needs. In addition, properly deployed custom objects play a crucial role in delivering on Salesforce's inherent promise of customizability.

Joshua Pereira  /  Salesforce  /  November 1st, 2022

FileMaker SignNow Integration

When it comes to sending important legally binding documents, no application does it as well as SignNow. With over 28 million users in more than 20 different industries using the enterprise-grade eSigning platform, it's no wonder so many businesses rely on it. This guide will show you how you can begin sending customized documents through SignNow with FileMaker. Includes a video and sample file.

Luigi Zheng  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 18th, 2022

AWS: Why Go Serverless?

AWS provides users with a framework and a set of tools for building powerful serverless applications. These tools offer the ability to run code, run and build your applications, and manage your data all while not having to worry about managing and maintaining servers. If you are looking for a way to quickly build large-scale applications while not having to worry about spending time on infrastructure or managing servers, building an application using AWS' serverless architecture may be the way to go.

Quinn O'Connor  /  Web  /  October 12th, 2022

Surveys for Success: Wheeler Mission

The Surveys for Success program by DB Services will provide donations to Wheeler Mission for every survey received during Q4 of 2022. Wheeler Mission provides necessary services for those suffering from homelessness and poverty.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  October 6th, 2022

Claris Studio: Kanban Boards

Claris Studio is a new tool that makes your data easily accessible from the web. There are multiple ways to view data in Studio; in this article, we will be discussing Kanban Boards, a great organization tool for tracking project management. Includes a video.

Dylan Frechette  /  Claris FileMaker  /  September 30th, 2022

Claris Studio: Dashboards

Claris Studio is a new tool that makes your data easily accessible from the web. There are multiple ways to view data in Studio; in this article, we will be discussing Dashboards. Dashboards provide a visual representation of your company's data. Users can quickly build graphical displays to view relevant information. Includes a video and sample data.

Gideon Washburne  /  Claris FileMaker  /  September 29th, 2022

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