Productive Computing University

If you are brand new to the world of APIs, our sample files are the perfect place to start exploring the possibilities. They show you how to make the initial connection and do a simple pull of data. To learn more about working with APIs in FileMaker, sign up for our API Fundamentals course or explore API basics in our blog post.

Create Dynamic Images in FileMaker

Did you know you can easily generate professional-looking sample images into your FileMaker file? Watch our lesson and follow along to add the scripts to your own file or download the Image Generator sample file to get started quickly. 

Using a free resource, Lorem Picsum, you’ll have access to free stock images that you can customize for your own FileMaker demos. You’ll learn how to adjust the image size, color, and even add a touch of artistic blur with simple URL parameters.

Use "Insert from URL" to get data from various APIs

Learn to use one of the most powerful tools in FileMaker Pro - the "Insert from URL" script step. It allows you to dynamically fetch and display data such as random quotes, country codes and flags, and more. Explore this functionality with several examples in our video and test it out yourself with the free demo file. 

Claris Connect Custom Connector integration with WeatherBit API

In this lesson, we created a Claris Connect custom connector and sample file database to integrate with the WeatherBit.io API and show developers the differences between using a custom connector and using traditional API calls from within a database. Read more about Custom Connectors here. 

Connect FileMaker with the Shopify API

There are lots of online options to sell merchandise and make some extra money. Shopify is a service that you can use to build and customize an online store. 

With the free Shopify API, you can then sell your products or services directly from your FileMaker solution!

Check out our video lesson and download our sample file to learn how to connect Shopify to FileMaker to build your online business through FileMaker today. 

Connect FileMaker with the Calendly API

Do you depend on your calendar daily to schedule client meetings, plan your day and navigate your workflow? If you aren’t using Calendly already, you’ll find it’s an invaluable way to share your availability with customers and ensure that you don’t get double booked. 

But what if you have a calendar in FileMaker too? If you want to see your full schedule, you can easily pull all your meetings into FileMaker with the free Calendly API so that all your meeting details are in your solution, boosting efficiency and saving you time!

Watch the video lesson and download our sample file to learn how to connect FileMaker with Calendly. 

Connect FileMaker to Freshdesk API

If you use customer support software to keep track of tasks, discover how you can better manage both your time and tickets by connecting Freshdesk to FileMaker with the Freshdesk API and our free unlocked sample file.

Setting up this API connection will help you simplify the client experience by increasing the speed of ticket automation, giving clients control of ordering requests, and providing ticketing agents with more automation to understand customer needs.

Connect FileMaker with the Weather API

How do you add weather info to FileMaker? For many businesses or industries, having access to up-to-date weather conditions is critical to business operations. Learn how you can provide a location and get the current weather along with daily and hourly forecasts. 

The file includes several pieces of weather information including temperature, humidity, the chance of precipitation, wind, and an icon representing the weather status. 

Creating QR Codes with FileMaker and an API

Learn how to create QR codes in FileMaker using the QR Code Generator API with our free sample file to use for your own development. It will allow you to start with a base URL and then provide text to encode. You can choose the size of your QR code – from very small to over 1,000 characters – and include your business logo and colors.

Created in 1994, the QR code has taken off in popularity in recent years with businesses and organizations worldwide, enabling them to share a lot of information in a small two-dimensional barcode. Read more about QR codes in our blog.

Improving FileMaker Quick Find Searches & Portal Filter Performance

YouTube and Google have spoiled users with instant adaptive results with every character typed. FileMaker users can have that same kind of experience with just a few simple script steps. In this video and sample file, we demonstrate a simple way to have a dynamic quick find or portal filter with a keystroke script trigger in FileMaker. Read the blog to learn more.