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A Matter of Minutes: Timestamp vs. GetAsTimestamp

A client who was using SeedCode’s DayBack calendar wanted to implement Dayback’s Zoom integration to be able to schedule Zoom meetings directly from the calendar. Fancy schmancy stuff. So I set it up. It didn’t work. Well, not at first, anyway.

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How to Add JavaScript Bundles to FileMaker: Streamline Your Development with Carafe Kitchen

One of the most exciting advancements in recent years has been the integration of JavaScript into Claris FileMaker solutions. This article will explore how Carafe Kitchen is transforming the way FileMaker developers implement JavaScript, making it easier and more efficient than ever before. Read more
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Claris Engage Beyond 2021

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.

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Claris Connect: QuickBooks Intro

Thumbnail for Claris Connect QuickBooks Connector YouTube video, with Claris Connect and QuickBooks logos

Every month, on the third Wednesday at 12pm Pacific, we host an online Meetup focused on Claris Connect. One aspect of the Meetup features a "Connector of the Month", and Brad Stanford recently shared an introduction to the QuickBooks connector. We hope you'll enjoy watching the video and seeing how you might begin to incorporate QuickBooks with your solution.

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Modular Filemaker Database Export REVISED

This post is an update of our 9/28/19 article on this topic. CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ORIGINAL DEMO FILE FROM 2019. Please download this article’s demo file as a replacement. The Modular Export demo addresses exporting a FileMaker solution into CSV files with field names.

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FM Add-On Spotlight: Calendar Add-On and Comparison

In this edition of the spotlight, we’re taking a deep look at the Calendar. Prior to FileMaker 19.1, building a robust, native calendar interface in FileMaker typically required some form of repeating fields, portals, and/or list view, combined with multiple layered objects or layouts. With the Calendar Add-on, a calendar interface can be quickly added to any solution with very little hassle.

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