Month: September 2025

FileMaker 2025 introduces significant improvements to how container fields manage and process images, documents, and other media. These optimizations make it easier for developers to build apps that handle large volumes of assets efficiently—while giving users richer, faster access to the files they need.

Faster Image and Media Handling

Container fields now process and display images more efficiently, improving performance for apps with media-heavy layouts. Users will notice faster load times when viewing records with embedded photos, logos, or scanned documents—especially on mobile devices running FileMaker Go or in WebDirect.

For developers, this means less time optimizing layouts and more time focusing on app logic.

Built-In Metadata Access

FileMaker 2025 introduces new tools to extract and store metadata from images and files in container fields. This allows developers to:

• Automatically capture EXIF data from photos (date, time, GPS, camera settings)
  
  

• Store and search by keywords or tags
  
  

• Index attributes like file size or type for better filtering
  
  

This built-in metadata support eliminates the need for custom plug-ins or external scripts to manage file information.

Smarter Image Management Workflows

Combining faster rendering with metadata extraction opens up new possibilities for workflow automation:

• Field Service Apps: Attach photos from site visits with automatic time and location stamps.
  
  

• Quality Control: Store test-run images with embedded metadata to prove compliance.
  
  

• Marketing Assets: Organize product images with tags for instant retrieval.
  
  

All of this happens natively in FileMaker, reducing the friction of managing large media libraries.

Why It Matters

Container field optimizations in FileMaker 2025 help businesses:

• Improve app performance with media-rich records
  
  

• Automate metadata capture for stronger record-keeping
  
  

• Search and filter assets faster without third-party tools
  
  

For organizations that rely heavily on images or documents—such as manufacturing, healthcare, or field services—these improvements transform FileMaker into an even more capable media management platform.

With faster image handling and built-in metadata access, FileMaker 2025 makes managing container fields more powerful and efficient. Developers can build richer, more responsive apps while users gain quicker, smarter access to critical media assets.

Want to see how Claris FileMaker can streamline your image and document workflows? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

 

FileMaker 2025 introduces enhanced audit logging and activity monitoring, giving organizations greater visibility into user actions, data changes, and security events. These improvements help businesses strengthen compliance, protect sensitive data, and troubleshoot issues more effectively—all without relying on third-party plug-ins or complex customizations.

Track User Actions in Real Time

The new logging features record detailed user activity inside your FileMaker solutions. Administrators can see:

• Which users accessed which records
  
  

• What actions were taken (view, edit, delete)
  
  

• When changes occurred
  
  

This real-time tracking is invaluable for teams managing sensitive or regulated data, as it provides a clear record of who did what, and when.

Monitor Data Changes and Security Events

Beyond user actions, FileMaker 2025 now logs key data changes and security events. These logs can include:

• Field-level changes, such as updates to key values
  
  

• Authentication attempts, including failed logins
  
  

• Privilege set changes and role updates
  
  

• API token usage for integrations
  
  

This granular view of system activity helps administrators quickly identify anomalies or unauthorized behavior.

Why It Matters for Compliance and Governance

Enhanced audit logging isn’t just a technical improvement—it’s a critical step toward meeting regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX. With built-in logging, you can:

• Produce auditable records on demand for compliance reviews
  
  

• Demonstrate controls over sensitive data
  
  

• Strengthen internal governance and accountability
  
  

By keeping all this information inside FileMaker, you also reduce the risks and complexity associated with external monitoring systems.

Building Better Oversight Into Your Apps

Developers can configure these new logging features to feed into dashboards or reports, making it easy for managers and compliance officers to review activity at a glance. This transforms audit logs from static records into actionable intelligence.

With FileMaker 2025’s improved audit logging and activity monitoring, businesses gain a built-in solution for tracking user actions, data changes, and security events. These tools make it easier to safeguard sensitive data, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain system integrity—without adding extra layers of software.

Want to explore how Claris FileMaker can strengthen your audit trails and compliance workflows? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

With FileMaker 2025, Claris FileMaker Cloud introduces a more robust approach to API authentication: token-based security. This enhancement is designed to protect data in transit, simplify integration management, and meet stricter compliance requirements like GDPR and HIPAA—all while making API access easier to administer.

What Is Token-Based API Security?

Traditional API authentication often relies on static credentials or passwords embedded in integrations. Token-based security replaces these credentials with temporary, revocable tokens that are issued for a specific session or scope.

This means:

• Credentials aren’t hard-coded into scripts or third-party apps
  
  

• Tokens expire automatically, reducing long-term security risks
  
  

• Access can be revoked instantly without changing every integration
  
  

Benefits for GDPR and HIPAA Compliance

For organizations handling personal or sensitive data, token-based API authentication supports compliance in several ways:

• Granular Access Control: Tokens can be issued with specific permissions for limited resources or time periods.
  
  

• Reduced Exposure: Tokens expire automatically, minimizing the window of vulnerability if compromised.
  
  

• Auditability: API access logs show exactly which token was used, when, and for what purpose—critical for audits.
  
  

These features align with best practices for data protection and regulatory compliance.

How It Works in FileMaker Cloud

Developers and administrators can now:

• Generate tokens programmatically when a session begins
  
  

• Use tokens to authenticate API calls instead of embedding credentials
  
  

• Revoke or rotate tokens from a central dashboard without touching scripts
  
  

This approach makes integrations both more secure and more manageable, especially in large environments or when working with multiple third-party systems.

Why It Matters

Token-based API security in FileMaker Cloud gives IT teams and developers peace of mind. It ensures integrations remain secure by design while reducing manual credential management. This is especially valuable for businesses that must demonstrate GDPR or HIPAA compliance without slowing down development.

FileMaker Cloud’s new token-based API security offers a modern, secure way to manage integrations—perfect for organizations that prioritize data protection and compliance. By replacing static credentials with dynamic, revocable tokens, you can build faster, safer connections to your apps and services.

Want to learn how to implement secure, compliant integrations with Claris FileMaker Cloud? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

 

 

FileMaker 2025 isn’t just about AI and UI upgrades—it also delivers critical improvements to FileMaker Server, giving IT teams more speed, security, and control over deployments. From faster JSON handling to simpler SSL setup and expanded Admin API functions, this release makes running FileMaker Server more efficient and less of a headache.

Faster JSON Parsing and Schema Patching

FileMaker Server 2025 introduces major performance gains in JSON parsing, making data exchange and API-driven workflows significantly faster. For solutions relying on web services, integrations, or heavy JSON payloads, these improvements mean quicker response times and more reliable performance.

Additionally, new schema patching tools make it easier to apply updates to layouts and structures without full rebuilds—helping teams maintain uptime and reduce disruption during upgrades.

Let’s Encrypt SSL Integration

SSL setup has historically been one of the trickier parts of FileMaker Server deployment. With built-in Let’s Encrypt support, SSL certificates can now be generated and renewed automatically. This dramatically simplifies secure deployment and ensures connections remain compliant without manual certificate management.

Expanded Admin API Functions

The Admin API also sees important new capabilities in FileMaker 2025, giving administrators finer control over server performance and behavior. New functions include:

• Flush pages to manage cache and improve responsiveness
  
  

• Script engine control for better process management
  
  

• Additional insights for monitoring and diagnostics
  
  

For IT teams, these expanded tools provide better visibility and more proactive management options without needing to dive into the command line.

Why These Server Updates Matter

For businesses running mission-critical solutions, these enhancements reduce complexity and risk:

• Faster JSON parsing improves integrations and web app performance
  
  

• Schema patching shortens upgrade cycles
  
  

• Automated SSL ensures secure connections with minimal effort
  
  

• New Admin API controls give IT teams the flexibility they need to keep systems running smoothly
  
  

FileMaker Server 2025 brings meaningful improvements that simplify deployment, boost performance, and strengthen security. These updates help IT teams spend less time on maintenance and more time on delivering value to end users.

Interested in optimizing your FileMaker Server environment? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.

 

 

FileMaker 2025 takes a big leap forward in document intelligence with the introduction of GetTextFromPDF and support for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows. Together, these features enable developers to extract content from PDFs, feed it into AI queries, and deliver smarter, context-aware responses—all from within FileMaker.

For organizations managing contracts, manuals, reports, or compliance documents, this unlocks powerful new ways to make data more accessible.

Extracting Text from PDFs with GetTextFromPDF

The new GetTextFromPDF function allows developers to pull plain text directly from PDFs stored in FileMaker container fields. This removes the need for external tools or manual copy-pasting.

Example use cases:

• Extracting contract terms for automated review
  
  

• Pulling specifications from technical manuals
  
  

• Making historical reports searchable inside FileMaker
  
  

With documents converted into structured text, your FileMaker app becomes a repository for smarter queries and workflows.

Adding AI with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Once text is extracted, FileMaker can apply RAG workflows by sending relevant content to an AI model. Instead of relying on generic knowledge, the AI can answer questions based on your own documents.

Example use cases:

• Ask “What’s the warranty period in this contract?” and receive an AI-generated response grounded in the extracted text
  
  

• Search policies and instantly surface the relevant compliance rules
  
  

• Build knowledge bases that combine multiple PDFs into a single, AI-driven query system
  
  

RAG ensures responses are not only intelligent but also accurate and based on your organization’s actual content.

Smarter Document-Driven Apps

By combining GetTextFromPDF and RAG, developers can build FileMaker apps that:

• Transform static PDFs into searchable knowledge assets
  
  

• Automate compliance checks and reporting
  
  

• Empower employees to query documents naturally, without needing to dig through lengthy files
  
  

This makes FileMaker a powerful platform for industries where document management and accuracy are mission-critical.

FileMaker 2025 turns everyday documents into intelligent, searchable resources. With GetTextFromPDF and RAG capabilities, you can build apps that not only store PDFs but also understand them—delivering real-time insights and smarter workflows.

Interested in exploring how Claris FileMaker can power AI-driven document intelligence? Reach out to Kyo Logic here.