Tag: Improvements

FileMaker 2025 is more than a feature release—it’s a platform-wide upgrade that delivers meaningful improvements across every environment: desktop, mobile, web, server, and cloud. With enhancements focused on usability, performance, and deployment flexibility, this release makes it easier than ever to build, run, and maintain professional-grade custom apps.

Whether you’re a developer managing complex systems or a team using FileMaker daily, these updates enhance the way you work—quietly, but powerfully.

User Interface Upgrades for FileMaker Pro (macOS)

Visual and usability updates modernize the FileMaker experience on macOS. These include:

• Refreshed macOS UI with a cleaner, more consistent look and feel
  
  

• Script Workspace code folding, letting developers collapse long sections of code for easier editing
  
  

• Add/Remove from Group tools that simplify layout management without requiring constant regrouping
  
  

These changes don’t just look better—they make development faster and less error-prone.

Performance and Security Enhancements in FileMaker Server

FileMaker Server 2025 introduces several backend improvements aimed at stability, performance, and deployment flexibility:

• Support for Ubuntu 22 and 24, ensuring compatibility with the latest LTS versions
  
  

• Improved JSON parsing and enhanced schema patching tools for faster updates and migrations
  
  

• New Admin API functions, including script engine controls and page flushing
  
  

• Let’s Encrypt integration for SSL setup, streamlining secure deployments
  
  

• Threading and memory optimizations that improve performance under load
  
  

For teams running mission-critical applications, these updates improve reliability and simplify server administration.

FileMaker Go & WebDirect: More Polished, More Capable

FileMaker Go and WebDirect also receive several key upgrades:

• iOS 18.4 support, including improved keyboard navigation and hover interaction
  
  

• Integration with the iOS Files app, allowing users to manage FileMaker Go files natively
  
  

• WebDirect enhancements, including:
  
  

  • Native right-click context menus
    
    

  • Browser back-button warning prompts
    
    

  • Session limits extended to 180 minutes
    
    

  • Custom homepages set via Admin Console
    
    

These updates offer a more native experience for mobile and browser users—perfect for distributed teams and client-facing solutions.

FileMaker Cloud Enhancements

In FileMaker Cloud, the 2025 release brings more control and security:

• Local time zone support for better regional accuracy
  
  

• Auto-refreshing script tokens, helping to ensure seamless long-running processes
  
  

• Node.js security updates to meet modern compliance standards
  
  

Together, these upgrades help FileMaker Cloud remain a robust and secure hosting option for modern deployments.

From interface polish to back-end performance and cloud readiness, FileMaker 2025 delivers a wave of updates that improve quality of life for developers and users alike. These improvements might not grab headlines—but they’ll be felt every day in smoother workflows, faster performance, and easier deployments.

Want help upgrading or optimizing your FileMaker environment? Reach out to Kyo Logic here to take full advantage of everything FileMaker 2025 has to offer.

 

 

The release of FileMaker 2025 marks a significant turning point in the evolution of the Claris platform. With deeper, native integration between FileMaker, Claris Studio, and Claris Connect, developers and teams can now build modern, scalable applications that combine the speed of low-code development with enterprise-grade automation and data handling.

This unified approach brings together the core strengths of each tool—custom apps, web forms, and automated workflows—into a single ecosystem, dramatically improving the way teams collaborate, collect data, and connect systems.

External Web Access to FileMaker Data via Claris Studio

FileMaker data can now be securely published to Claris Studio views, giving organizations a clean, web-based interface for data collection, reporting, or client access—without requiring external web hosting or complex custom development. This capability opens up new possibilities for form-driven workflows, customer portals, and remote data entry systems.

Claris Studio Scales Up: 100,000+ Records Per View

Claris Studio now supports over 100,000 records per view, making it a serious option for large-scale data collection and reporting. Whether you’re handling survey responses, work orders, or product catalogs, Studio can manage high-volume datasets without compromising on performance or usability.

Granular Access Control at the Record Level

New fine-grained access controls in Claris Studio allow developers to specify permissions at the record level. This ensures that end users only see and interact with the data relevant to them—essential for use cases involving external stakeholders, distributed teams, or sensitive data.

Claris Connect Triggers Real-Time Automation

Claris Connect integrates natively with the platform, letting developers trigger automated workflows across services like Slack, Google Sheets, Outlook, Mailchimp, Claris Studio, Box, and many others. From a simple lead capture form to a complex multi-step process, these real-time automations eliminate manual work and keep data synchronized across systems.

Unified Licensing for Studio and Connect

Perhaps one of the most impactful changes: Claris Studio and Claris Connect are now automatically provisioned with every FileMaker license. There’s no need for separate accounts or licensing to activate these tools—meaning you can build full-stack solutions right out of the box.

Why This Matters

The unification of FileMaker, Claris Studio, and Claris Connect makes the platform more powerful and accessible than ever. Developers can:

• Deliver modern, secure web forms connected directly to FileMaker.
  
  

• Scale apps confidently with large datasets and fast rendering.
  
  

• Enforce secure, role-based access to sensitive data.
  
  

• Automate tasks and connect FileMaker to your broader tech stack.
  
  

• Launch new projects without worrying about separate licensing hurdles.
  
  

The Claris platform is no longer a collection of separate tools—it’s a cohesive, integrated environment that supports everything from custom app development to cloud-based web forms and automated workflows. With FileMaker 2025, organizations can build smarter, faster, and more securely using tools they already trust.

Interested in modernizing your FileMaker stack with Studio and Connect? Reach out to Kyo Logic here to learn how we can help you take full advantage of the unified Claris platform.

 

 

FileMaker 2025 isn’t just about powerful new AI features and backend enhancements—it’s also bringing a suite of user interface improvements that make daily development and app management faster and more intuitive. These updates focus on usability, helping both developers and end users work more efficiently.

A Modern macOS UI Refresh

FileMaker Pro for macOS now features a redesigned interface that aligns with Apple’s latest design standards. With cleaner lines, updated icons, and improved spacing, the refreshed UI offers a more modern, consistent, and visually appealing experience for Mac users.

Collapse Script Parts in Script Workspace

Long scripts are easier to manage with the new code folding feature. Developers can now collapse sections of scripts in the Script Workspace, making it simple to navigate complex logic and focus on specific areas without distraction.

Improved Layout Group Management

The Add/Remove from Group feature gives developers better control over layout object groups. Instead of ungrouping and regrouping objects (and potentially breaking alignment), you can now add or remove items from existing groups seamlessly. This small but powerful change streamlines layout design and reduces repetitive actions.

The user interface improvements in FileMaker 2025 may seem subtle, but they deliver meaningful productivity gains for developers and a cleaner experience for end users. From a modernized macOS UI to smarter script and layout management tools, these updates keep FileMaker at the forefront of usability and design. Interested in exploring what’s new? Contact Kyo Logic here to learn more.