# Claris

**URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/c/claris/14.md

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## [About the Claris channel](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-claris-channel/36)

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**Author:** [@Admin](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Admin)\
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**Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-claris-channel/36 "2019-05-30T03:32:05Z")

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Claris has not endorsed in any way the content of this channel. Our primary objective in maintaining this channel is mostly to provide organised outbound links to official documentation. We do our best to insure the acc…

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## [Open Letter to Claris: Bring back Runtimes now or we will lose developers](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/open-letter-to-claris-bring-back-runtimes-now-or-we-will-lose-developers/5309)

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**Author:** [@cheesus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cheesus)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/open-letter-to-claris-bring-back-runtimes-now-or-we-will-lose-developers/5309 "2026-08-15T06:49:36Z")

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I know, the discussion about runtimes may seem completely outdated, but in light of the latest technical developments, I'm coming back to it once again (probably for the very last time) so that Claris might reconsider it…

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## [How Claris is building for what comes next](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-claris-is-building-for-what-comes-next/5414)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
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**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-claris-is-building-for-what-comes-next/5414 "2026-05-05T09:59:53Z")

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See blog post from Claris:

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## [A survey from Claris about Engage 2027](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/a-survey-from-claris-about-engage-2027/5328)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/a-survey-from-claris-about-engage-2027/5328 "2026-03-20T19:28:50Z")

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You can look at the content below to learn more about Claris' plans for Engage in 2027 and provide your feedback in the survey that runs until March 19th.

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## [FileMaker Pro 22.0.5 available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-22-0-5-available/5310)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
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**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-22-0-5-available/5310 "2026-03-03T18:18:21Z")

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There is an update available for FileMaker Pro:

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## [Claris QoL item priorization](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-qol-item-priorization/5211)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-qol-item-priorization/5211 "2026-01-14T22:35:03Z")

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Hi Everyone, I simply want to bring to your attention this post where Claris is seeking input to assist them in prioritizing Quality of Life (QoL) features: Claris Community (English)

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## [EngageU - FileMaker Conference in four months](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/engageu-filemaker-conference-in-four-months/4955)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/engageu-filemaker-conference-in-four-months/4955 "2025-07-14T14:04:16Z")

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Just four months until the EngageU conference. ClickWorks and Square Moon continue to organize a pan-european conference for Claris FileMaker developers from all over the world. EngageU - FileMaker Conference 9th - 11th…

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## [Before and after Elevate FM?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/before-and-after-elevate-fm/4835)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/before-and-after-elevate-fm/4835 "2025-05-11T16:44:42Z")

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I am coming to the Elevate FM conference in Toronto. Anyone else there, too? How about some meet-ups for dinner on the evening before or after?

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## [Claris FileMaker Server 2023 (version 20.3.4) available now](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-server-2023-version-20-3-4-available-now/4774)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-server-2023-version-20-3-4-available-now/4774 "2025-03-29T13:34:52Z")

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from there Claris Community: This release includes fixes for FileMaker WebDirect. Addressed issue: When text was pasted into a field in the latest versions of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, the last character of the …

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## [Visiting Texas for Claris Engage](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/visiting-texas-for-claris-engage/4673)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
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**Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/visiting-texas-for-claris-engage/4673 "2025-02-25T10:34:39Z")

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You think about going to Claris Engage 2025 in Austin Texas and you wonder what you could do there with a few extra days? Especially if you come over from far away, you may enjoy a few extra days to adjust to the time…

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## [FileMaker Conferences in 2025](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-conferences-in-2025/4633)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-conferences-in-2025/4633 "2025-02-04T09:04:01Z")

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We'd love to meet you at one of the various FileMaker conferences. Let us show you: The next conference is Claris Engage in two months, the official one from Claris themselves. Stefanie and I are signed up and will be t…

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## [Reasons to attend Claris Engage 2025](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reasons-to-attend-claris-engage-2025/4291)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/reasons-to-attend-claris-engage-2025/4291 "2024-09-23T12:27:32Z")

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Angie Wong posted on the Claris Community: Hi all! We are starting to sell out of our Super Early Bird tickets for Claris Engage 2025. If you're considering going, this is the best time to register for super savings. T…

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## [Claris Engage 2025 Sponsor and Booth Opportunities](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2025-sponsor-and-booth-opportunities/4270)

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**Author:** [@tylerfuhrman13](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/tylerfuhrman13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2025-sponsor-and-booth-opportunities/4270 "2024-09-06T18:15:02Z")

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Hello - We’re thrilled to invite you to partner with us for Claris Engage 2025, our highly anticipated in-person event designed to bring the Claris community together for a unique experience of connection, creativity, a…

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## [Anyone using the Upgrade tool?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/anyone-using-the-upgrade-tool/1116)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/anyone-using-the-upgrade-tool/1116 "2024-07-31T11:02:49Z")

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The Solution Upgrade tool is a v19 treat. The promo video is available at FileMaker 19: Solution Upgrade Tool - YouTube Has anyone played with it yet? I have made a couple of attempts that are unsatisfactory. In my exp…

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## [FileMaker 2024 has arrived](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-2024-has-arrived/4141)

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**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-2024-has-arrived/4141 "2024-06-20T19:19:12Z")

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I see this is now announced on the Claris website. Headline new features: AI Semantic Search Execute FileMaker Data API (context independent) More JSON functions Open Quickly Save as XML improvements

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## [Claris Cloud and Claris Connect Support](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-cloud-and-claris-connect-support/4130)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-cloud-and-claris-connect-support/4130 "2024-05-22T22:32:11Z")

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Looking for support links on the Claris web site gives the impression that support is only available Mon-Fri during business hours. However Claris Cloud and Claris Connect are Infrastructure as a Service and both have 2…

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## [Vote on Claris Product lan and Backlog](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/vote-on-claris-product-lan-and-backlog/4110)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/vote-on-claris-product-lan-and-backlog/4110 "2024-05-06T06:08:16Z")

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Claris have posted a list of items in their to-do list and they are wondering how we think they should prioritise. Spend a few minutes to vote for the items that you would like Claris to focus on https://community.clar…

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## [Claris Licensing Status?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-licensing-status/4087)

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**Author:** [@HalGumbert](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HalGumbert)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-licensing-status/4087 "2024-04-16T13:53:21Z")

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Has anything been done about licensing and WebDirect? Or is it all talk? I just watched this Q&A session, and it sounds like nothing has changed in more than a decade.

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## [Error codes for Custom Web Publishing](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/error-codes-for-custom-web-publishing/4078)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/error-codes-for-custom-web-publishing/4078 "2024-04-06T19:31:09Z")

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The well hidden Error codes for Custom Web Publishing will help you resolve errors in Web Direct and API activity.

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## [FileMaker Cloud now includes a Plus-One licence for Claris Partners](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-cloud-now-includes-a-plus-one-licence-for-claris-partners/4030)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-cloud-now-includes-a-plus-one-licence-for-claris-partners/4030 "2024-03-12T20:13:15Z")

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Claris Partners now get a free-of-charge additional user on each of their customer’s FileMaker Cloud instances. Previously, it was necessary for Partners customers to reserve a licence for the Partner. If all the licens…

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## [Claris Engage 2024 Keynote: Platform vision and what's new](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2024-keynote-platform-vision-and-whats-new/4019)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2024-keynote-platform-vision-and-whats-new/4019 "2024-03-08T07:35:39Z")

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You can watch the keynote now on YouTube:

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## [Legacy Feature Czar?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/legacy-feature-czar/1945)

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**Author:** [@lsnover](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/lsnover)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 5:07am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/legacy-feature-czar/1945 "2024-02-27T05:07:14Z")

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Would like to get people's feedback and ideas, and maybe find a way to influence Claris on some long standing issues. Would you like to see a "Legacy Feature Czar" at Claris? I certainly would. I came out of some ot…

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## [Claris Engage 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2024-sponsorship-opportunities/3840)

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**Author:** [@tylerfuhrman13](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/tylerfuhrman13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2024-sponsorship-opportunities/3840 "2023-12-04T20:50:53Z")

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Claris community - Claris Engage is right around the corner. We’ve rounded out our speaker list, our training sessions are set, and conference passes are selling fast. We’ve nearly filled out our sponsor roster and exh…

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## [Claris FileMaker 2023 (version 20.3) is available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-2023-version-20-3-is-available/3796)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-2023-version-20-3-is-available/3796 "2023-11-16T17:35:40Z")

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Claris released today FileMaker 2023 in version 20.3.1. You get better layout calculations, better performance, the new FMDeveloperTool command line tool and HTTPS tunneling for easier cooperate deployment. FileMaker is…

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## [Claris Excellence Award nominations now open](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-excellence-award-nominations-now-open/3741)

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**Author:** [@RosemaryTietge](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/RosemaryTietge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-excellence-award-nominations-now-open/3741 "2023-10-12T16:01:53Z")

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Know someone who did exceptional work with Claris technology in 2023? Was that person you? Submit a nomination for a Claris Excellence Award! :point\_down: With the Claris Excellence Awards returning as part of the Clari…

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## [Claris Community suddenly requires log in?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-community-suddenly-requires-log-in/3631)

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**Author:** [@FMUSER01](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FMUSER01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-community-suddenly-requires-log-in/3631 "2023-07-07T05:12:40Z")

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Claris Community suddenly requires log in?

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## [FileMaker 2023 Under the hood webinar - June 27, 2023](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-2023-under-the-hood-webinar-june-27-2023/3607)

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**Author:** [@RosemaryTietge](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/RosemaryTietge)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-2023-under-the-hood-webinar-june-27-2023/3607 "2023-06-16T16:06:34Z")

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On June 27, many members of the Claris Engineering team, including Lucy Chen and Clay, will join me for an under the hood look at Claris FileMaker 2023. Two sessions: 9:00 a.m. PDT and 4:00 p.m. PDT. Register here.

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## [Claris asking developers for feedback on communication](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-asking-developers-for-feedback-on-communication/3541)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-asking-developers-for-feedback-on-communication/3541 "2023-05-12T04:59:15Z")

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Hi everyone, Rosemary recently pinned some questions on the Claris Community site, asking developers to provide their feedback: Claris Community (English)

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## [Claris FileMaker 2023 is available!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-2023-is-available/3524)

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**Author:** [@RosemaryTietge](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/RosemaryTietge)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-2023-is-available/3524 "2023-04-27T16:08:30Z")

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Doug Wallis, FileMaker product manager, shares the highlights with the community. In addition, we've published extensive release notes and have several new engineering blog posts in the works. FileMaker Pro \> FileMake…

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## [FileMaker 2023 tomorrow](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-2023-tomorrow/3521)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-2023-tomorrow/3521 "2023-04-25T14:21:47Z")

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Hello, Claris just announced, that tomorrow FileMaker 2023 is released:

[Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/c/claris/14.md?page=1)
