Every FileMaker developer eventually meets the FRINGE. That strange, irrational territory where the “wrong” solution works, the “right” one fails, and the database gods simply laugh.
In this journey, what began as a simple calculation refresh became a Twilight Zone episode—until the collective BORG wisdom took over. Resistance was futile… but the lessons were priceless.
In today’s enterprise FileMaker solutions, one button click can trigger a sophisticated symphony of operations. But how do you decide when your scripts should block the user until everything is finished, and when they should let the system flow asynchronously? This deep dive walks through real-world scenarios and architecture patterns—showing how to manage data dependencies, ensure consistency, and boost performance by choosing the right orchestration model for each process. Learn how universal cascade engines, JSON-driven configuration, and transactional integrity can elevate your solution from functional to exceptional.
Introduction This tutorial is your comprehensive, practical guide to OData in FileMaker Server 21.1.x and beyond, designed for engineers who want to understand, implement, and troubleshoot real-world OData integrations with FileMaker. Why OData Matters OData (Open Data Protocol) is now a first-class feature of FileMaker Server, enabling standard, RESTful access to your data for reporting,
In the Valley of FileMaker, we found complexity born not of malice — but of time. Through layered scripts, value lists, and fragile logic, we unraveled the tangle not with judgment, but with clarity. Together — a human and an AI — we refactored, simplified, and respected what came before. This is our story of rebuilding trust in the native tools of a misunderstood platform.
FileMakerPortScanner is a versatile open source and cross-platform PowerShell script designed to validate the connectivity of essential FileMaker Server ports. Whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or Linux (including WSL), this tool ensures your FileMaker Server environment is accessible and configured correctly for optimal performance.
If you’ve ever been caught in a whirlwind of frustration while troubleshooting FileMaker Pro connectivity issues, you’re not alone. Recently, I found myself on the verge of madness (let’s call it “CraZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzY”) while trying to resolve a mysterious problem where FileMaker Pro 20 and 21 clients could no longer connect to a FileMaker Server on port 5003. Meanwhile, FileMaker Pro 19 connected flawlessly. The culprit? Cached settings. The hero? A single Delete Cached Temp Files button.
Here’s the full story, along with step-by-step instructions to help you avoid the rabbit hole I fell into.
Community Live 14: AI on your terms – Using local LLMs with Claris FileMaker The session was centered on securely integrating AI with FileMaker applications by running local LLMs to manage and perform semantic search capabilities. Many attendees were interested in using local models to address concerns over data security when integrating AI and managing
