Claris FileMaker 21.1 and Claris Connect Updates

Claris made exciting updates to Claris FileMaker 21.1 and Claris Connect. These enhancements are designed to offer small business owners, app developers, and IT professionals more power and flexibility than ever before.

Claris Connect Enhancements

The latest updates to the Claris Studio connector include advanced CRUD actions, giving you the power to programmatically update and create records. Notably, you can now trigger actions when records are created in mass and create up to 100 records using a single action, significantly streamlining your workflows. These improvements translate into increased efficiency, allowing developers to focus on what truly matters—building impactful solutions.

Use Case:
A retail business can automate order processing by creating multiple inventory records simultaneously when a new shipment arrives, significantly reducing the time spent on manual entry.

Key Trigger:

• Records Created

Advanced Actions:

• Create Records
• Advanced Create Record
• Advanced Update Record

Enhanced Step Usage Visibility

Keeping track of your flow’s efficiency just got easier. In the History tab, you’ll now find a “Steps ran/Total steps” column. This feature illustrates the number of steps executed per flow run, providing clear visibility and aiding in swift troubleshooting. For instance, if a flow with 10 steps fails at step 3, it will show 3/10, indicating only 3 steps were executed, including the one with the error.

Use Case:
An application developer can quickly identify broken steps in their flows without having to dig through the error log ensuring accurate a flawless execution.

HTTP Utility – Simplified JSON Response

For integrations with certain third-party applications like Meta, we’ve simplified the “Reply with JSON” action. There’s no longer a need to enter data in the response field; a status code of 200 is all that’s required. This enhancement ensures greater compatibility and ease of integration.

Use Case:
Developers can now more easily integrate marketing tools with their apps, allowing for real-time data exchange and improved campaign management.

Claris FileMaker 21.1 – Impactful updates

Claris FileMaker 21.1 is one of our most significant updates yet, packed with hundreds of improvements to help you build AI-powered apps simpler and more versatile than ever.

Semantic Search for Images

Eliminate the need for manual data analysis with the new semantic search for images. This feature enables users to quickly unlock insights from their data, reducing manual effort and enhancing productivity.

Use Case:
A manufacturing company can enhance its operational efficiency by implementing semantic search for images. By tagging product images with relevant keywords and enabling natural language queries or reference image uploads, employees can quickly locate specific components and their specifications. This streamlines the process of finding necessary parts, reduces errors in part selection, and enhances collaboration between engineers and sales teams. It saves time, optimizes inventory management based on search patterns, and improves overall production timelines and customer satisfaction.

Expanded AI Capabilities

With built-in support for Cohere alongside OpenAI, Claris FileMaker is providing you with more choices for incorporating AI into your custom apps. This enhanced functionality helps you get even more out of your existing data.

Use Case:
By leveraging the expanded AI capabilities of Claris FileMaker 21.1, the law firm can integrate AI tools to automate document analysis and streamline legal research. This includes using natural language processing (NLP) to analyze contracts and case law, providing insights and recommendations based on relevant data.

Enhanced Development Experience

Claris FileMaker 21.1 removed limits and improved features to solve more problems efficiently. Notable improvements include:

• Removal of Data API and OData limits for Claris FileMaker Server, now fully 4.01 compliant.
• Additional privileges to control access to Open Quickly.
• Introduction of the ExecuteSQLe function for precise error handling.
• Default themes for files, improved script step default options, and more.

Use Case:
Developers can now build more complex applications without worrying about hitting API limits, enabling them to deliver robust solutions faster.

Compatibility and Security Improvements

Claris FileMaker 21.1 updates have also focused on enhancing compatibility and security, ensuring you host your apps confidently with less hassle.

• FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server are now certified macOS Sequoia-compatible and ready for macOS 15.1.
• FileMaker Go is iOS18 certified compatible.
• HTTPS Tunneling for FileMaker Server is supported across Mac, Windows, and Ubuntu, and can be enabled/disabled using Admin API.

Take Advantage of Claris FileMaker 21.1 and Claris Connect

Claris FileMaker 21.1 and Claris Connect are set to redefine your development experience, providing you with the tools needed to innovate and lead in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re enhancing customer experiences or streamlining operations, these updates are designed to support your success at every step. Get ready to explore a world of possibilities by integrating these new enhancements into your business processes. Experience firsthand how Claris can transform your workflows and empower you to achieve more.

Make the most out of the Claris FileMaker and Claris Connect release, and prepare to turbocharge your apps. Our consultants are here to help you get the most out of your app and make sure you stay ahead of the curve.