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Learn more about the FM Data Migration Companion, a FileMaker file we built that automatically creates data migration CLI commands for both single-file and multi-file FileMaker applications. Includes free download and video.

Ready to extend your FileMaker app to the web or create a customer web portal? Learn why Vue.js is our recommended Javascript framework to build highly dynamic FileMaker web apps. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how to integrate your FileMaker with SurveyMonkey to automatically download completed surveys in real time using the SurveyMonkey API. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how to use the redesigned Import Dialog in FileMaker to easily import records with more flexibility than ever before. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how to set up FileMaker Server startup restoration to speed up finds and have corrupted files auto-recovered. Includes a video and sample file.

FileMaker can now send HTML emails natively! Let's take a look at how to send HTML emails without the need for 3rd-party plugins, making upgrading FileMaker easier. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how to use the native FileMaker file manipulation script steps to create and edit data files without plugins. Includes a video and sample file.

In FileMaker 18 you can more easily manage your security with enhancements such as a redesigned Manage Security dialog, the ability to manage users without full access, and notifications for unsigned plug-in access. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how the Save a Copy as XML script step can be used to compare different versions of your FileMaker application. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how to log script errors on FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go to help troubleshoot issues with client-side scripts. Includes a video and sample file.

Learn how to use the while function to speed up development and reduce the need for recursive custom functions. Includes a video and sample file.

Using Square's Point of Sale API, FileMaker Go on iOS can push transactions directly to one of the most popular in-person credit card processing systems available. Watch the video and download the sample file.

The Microsoft OneDrive API can allow you to edit files without downloading and re-uploading to FileMaker. Integrate FileMaker with Microsoft OneDrive to store documents in the cloud and improve sharing while keeping your database lean and mean. Includes video and sample file.

FileMaker can easily integrate with Adobe InDesign and create powerful InDesign documents by generating XML out of FileMaker. With a bit of additional development, you can even automate the process of placing text and photos directly on the page for designs that rarely need adjustments. Save time and reduce human error by automating repetitive Adobe InDesign processes and eliminate double data entry. We will show you how to use FileMaker and Adobe InDesign to make elegant designs with just a few clicks. Includes a video and free sample file.

Streamline your event and scheduling workflow by giving you the ability to sync your Outlook calendar flawlessly with your FileMaker solution. Automate adding events to your Outlook Calendar when you integrate your FileMaker system with Outlook via Microsoft Graph API. Includes a video and sample file.