# ConstructiveTalk **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/c/claris/constructivetalk/52.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the ConstructiveTalk channel](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-constructivetalk-channel/851)
**Author:** [@Admin](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-constructivetalk-channel/851 "2020-03-31T14:24:38Z")
Please use wisely. Or abstain. Or go to HVAC. This wants to be a place for mature conversation, about subjects relating to the product evolution, challenges, strategies, etc. Keep speculations at minimum. We are no… --- ## [Legacy Feature Czar?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/legacy-feature-czar/1945)
**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")
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… --- ## [Claris asking developers for feedback on communication](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-asking-developers-for-feedback-on-communication/3541)
**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")
Hi everyone, Rosemary recently pinned some questions on the Claris Community site, asking developers to provide their feedback: Claris Community (English) --- ## [In-Your-Face Marketing](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/in-your-face-marketing/3420)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/in-your-face-marketing/3420 "2023-03-16T13:34:39Z")
I was tasked to spin up a FM Server for a customer. Now, each and every time someone logs into the server console, this pops up: Is there a way to silence this embarrassing in-your-face marketing? How do I explain th… --- ## [Claris ‘free’/‘freemium’](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-free-freemium/3190)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-free-freemium/3190 "2022-11-09T15:55:50Z")
https://the.fmsoup.org/t/on-the-path-to-freemium/3189?u=torsten This explicitly addresses business users only. All others are left out. --- ## [Claris Pro replacing FileMaker Pro?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-pro-replacing-filemaker-pro/3160)
**Author:** [@FileKraft](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FileKraft)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 8:35am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-pro-replacing-filemaker-pro/3160 "2022-11-03T08:35:45Z")
Found this on linked-in: FMDiSC Claris Platform Survey surveymonkey.com • 1 min read FMDiSC 2022-09-14 part 2 - YouTube --- ## [Claris Studio?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-studio/2948)
**Author:** [@FileKraft](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FileKraft)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-studio/2948 "2022-09-15T16:50:55Z")
Major third party registration required presentations have been announced to introduce to Claris Studio! Isn't it a little bit early and a necessary marketing strike? Trying to household with my time and frankly overwh… --- ## [Problem Solvers Circle](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/problem-solvers-circle/2881)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/problem-solvers-circle/2881 "2022-07-27T03:31:48Z")
The Claris video was not clear about the eventual pricing of the PS Circle. One part said it’s 30% above current costs. (Which for me is Server with five users — $900 USD.) Another part of the video implied the pricing… --- ## [Exploring the reasons why we can’t provide shared hosting](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/exploring-the-reasons-why-we-can-t-provide-shared-hosting/2551)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/exploring-the-reasons-why-we-can-t-provide-shared-hosting/2551 "2022-05-18T19:01:57Z")
A topic which deserves its own conversation… --- ## [How Can Claris Increase Market Share?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-can-claris-increase-market-share/1834)
**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-can-claris-increase-market-share/1834 "2021-09-17T05:38:30Z")
@Bobino posted the above comment in another thread, but I believe this warrants a separate discussion. Even though $900 should not be a showstopper for a mission-critical application, licensing and hosting fees can b… --- ## [Would presenting Claris a list of 4-5 feature requests increase the probability they implement them?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/would-presenting-claris-a-list-of-4-5-feature-requests-increase-the-probability-they-implement-them/2277)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/would-presenting-claris-a-list-of-4-5-feature-requests-increase-the-probability-they-implement-them/2277 "2021-07-02T20:47:21Z")
When he asked that question in his original topic, JasonMark listed the features he thought should make the roster, see below. I have copied the posts and replies that addressed the likelihood that Claris will « listen … --- ## [Does Claris ever listen developer feedback?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/does-claris-ever-listen-developer-feedback/2260)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/does-claris-ever-listen-developer-feedback/2260 "2021-06-27T10:26:48Z")
This topic was created by splitting the original thread. Does Claris ever listen developer feedback? And would it help if we got together and somehow presented them with the list of 4-5 OBVIOUS feature requests that shou… --- ## [Does Claris ever listen developer feedback? And would it help if we got together and somehow presented them with the list of 4-5 OBVIOUS feature requests that \*shouldn't\* be too onerous to them. I'm thinking something like:](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/does-claris-ever-listen-developer-feedback-and-would-it-help-if-we-got-together-and-somehow-presented-them-with-the-list-of-4-5-obvious-feature-requests-that-shouldnt-be-too-onerous-to-them-im-thinking-something-like/2215)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/does-claris-ever-listen-developer-feedback-and-would-it-help-if-we-got-together-and-somehow-presented-them-with-the-list-of-4-5-obvious-feature-requests-that-shouldnt-be-too-onerous-to-them-im-thinking-something-like/2215 "2021-06-26T21:31:11Z")
Portals - Putting the “add new item” on the top of the portal instead of the bottom, requires a second portal and EITHER a second join OR a bunch of hide statements to get the “add portal row” to not show up on the bot… --- ## [FileMaker Server 19.3.1 - log viewer is back](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-19-3-1-log-viewer-is-back/2246)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-19-3-1-log-viewer-is-back/2246 "2021-06-25T00:59:40Z")
FileMaker Server 19.3.1 brings the log viewer back :+1: Absolutely happy about having this nifty tool at my disposal for problem-chasing! --- ## [My licensing story - Read the guidelines for posting!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/my-licensing-story-read-the-guidelines-for-posting/1628)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/my-licensing-story-read-the-guidelines-for-posting/1628 "2021-01-25T18:52:53Z")
Yep! I'm opening that can of worms! My goal is to produce a centralized body of information, questions, wishes, targets to explore a subject-matter that feels like a nebula for many. The goal here, in the constructive … --- ## [Developers Partners and Vendor relationships](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/developers-partners-and-vendor-relationships/944)
**Author:** [@Mac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Mac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/developers-partners-and-vendor-relationships/944 "2020-05-21T20:45:22Z")
There is no progress or improvement without challenge. The systematic suppression of challenge is called .... Exactly. I am buying a license, I am a customer. As a developer, I brought in additional customers. And I … --- ## [Connect Pricing](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/connect-pricing/800)
**Author:** [@Mac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Mac)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/connect-pricing/800 "2020-03-13T09:30:20Z")
I can get 20 multi-step connectors from Zapier for $20/month. --- ## [EMEA Partner Webinar](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/emea-partner-webinar/778)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/emea-partner-webinar/778 "2020-02-27T20:22:29Z")
Anyone else been invited to this webinar later today Thursday 11:30 GMT? The original email I received was: Dear FileMaker Developer, We are searching more talented partners because our customer demand is exceeding ou… --- ## [Cloud vs Server](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/cloud-vs-server/698)
**Author:** [@LucThomaere](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/LucThomaere)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/cloud-vs-server/698 "2020-01-28T17:39:53Z")
Who can explain to me the price difference for 10 users between Filemaker Cloud and Filemaker Server? Filemaker Cloud : 5040€/yr Filemaker Server : 1680€/yr Is the Cloud price including AWS cost? Do items like securi…