# Heads-Up! **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/c/heads-up/30.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Heads-Up! channel](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/about-the-heads-up-channel/85)
**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\ **Replies:** 0
Heads -Up - Warning - Gotchas All these things that you MUST KNOW or be aware of if you develop in FileMaker. ... and their workaround until they get resolved. You discovered a bug, an issue that you can reproduce or … --- ## [Claris Studio has been deprecated and will cease operations March 2027](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-studio-has-been-deprecated-and-will-cease-operations-march-2027/5696)
**Author:** [@Kirk](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Kirk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-studio-has-been-deprecated-and-will-cease-operations-march-2027/5696 "2026-08-27T09:16:52Z")
--- ## [🚨 Security Alert: YouTube Campaign Targeting FileMaker Beginners](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-youtube-campaign-targeting-filemaker-beginners/5689)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-youtube-campaign-targeting-filemaker-beginners/5689 "2026-08-26T07:03:27Z")
I found a new threat vector targeting FileMaker users — this time through YouTube. A search for “FileMaker Pro Crack” now returns dozens of recently created playlists following the same pattern: legitimate FileMak… --- ## [Security Alert: A Coordinated Malware Campaign Is Targeting FileMaker Developers](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-a-coordinated-malware-campaign-is-targeting-filemaker-developers/5613)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-a-coordinated-malware-campaign-is-targeting-filemaker-developers/5613 "2026-08-04T21:09:54Z")
Over the past several months, a network of GitHub accounts has been publishing repositories designed specifically to attract FileMaker developers. These were not generic malware links randomly mentioning FileMaker. The … --- ## [17 FileMaker Clipboard Bugs — verified, with reproducible test files](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/17-filemaker-clipboard-bugs-verified-with-reproducible-test-files/5602)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/17-filemaker-clipboard-bugs-verified-with-reproducible-test-files/5602 "2026-08-11T12:02:46Z")
Published by ai2fm · companion to the v2.5 release · last updated 2026-07-28 During the R&D for ai2fm v2.5 we found, documented and reported to Claris International Inc. a set of 17 bugs in FileMaker’s clipboard se… --- ## [Performing an illegal sort - no error message](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/performing-an-illegal-sort-no-error-message/5541)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/performing-an-illegal-sort-no-error-message/5541 "2026-07-07T19:25:33Z")
I was helping someone debug a script that did not seem to be working. After much debugging, we finally identified that a Sort records script step wasn't working. The table was almost (but not quite) sorted to begin wit… --- ## [Heads up, 4 new FileMaker 26 - 2026 Bugs found during our R&D of ai2fm](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/heads-up-4-new-filemaker-26-2026-bugs-found-during-our-r-d-of-ai2fm/5517)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/heads-up-4-new-filemaker-26-2026-bugs-found-during-our-r-d-of-ai2fm/5517 "2026-07-03T02:46:17Z")
We filled 4 new bugs that Claris FileMaker introduced in FileMaker 26 - 2026 Copying and Pasting : Data loss bug: "Response Target" is removed when copying/pasting Perform RAG Action (Add Data) script steps in Script W… --- ## [Gotchas When Using Window UUIDs](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/gotchas-when-using-window-uuids/5504)
**Author:** [@bdbd](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bdbd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/gotchas-when-using-window-uuids/5504 "2026-06-10T07:23:35Z")
For whatever reason, script steps where you need to identify a window give you only one field to specify its title or its UUID. Avoid naming a window by another's UUID. Not that I think it's a good idea but it can be don… --- ## [MBS Search is AWESOME. The results are customizable and you can make it more condensed](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-search-is-awesome-the-results-are-customizable-and-you-can-make-it-more-condensed/5440)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-search-is-awesome-the-results-are-customizable-and-you-can-make-it-more-condensed/5440 "2026-05-15T13:25:26Z")
I've been using the new MBS Script Search for a few days. It's SO much faster than 2EmpowerFM but the information was so dense and spaced out I couldn't process the results. Luckily Christian showed me that if you expand… --- ## [FM Dojo Office Hours](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-dojo-office-hours/5418)
**Author:** [@agir](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/agir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-dojo-office-hours/5418 "2026-05-06T18:18:58Z")
\*\*Come learn about FM Dojo and its features. Ask questions, get real answers. This is not a troubleshooting or issue-sharing session. We have other avenues for that.\*\* FM Dojo Office Hours Every Wednesday, Starting Ma… --- ## [\[Full Access\] 2026 - Register soon!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-2026-register-soon/5393)
**Author:** [@dataexperience](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/dataexperience)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-2026-register-soon/5393 "2026-05-14T06:49:31Z")
This is the premier unconference in the USA for 2026. Registration is open and taking off! This event is all-inclusive: attendance, meals, all drinks, lodging, snacks and evening game shows! Early Bird Pricing ends on… --- ## [Claris Engage Japan Keynote](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-japan-keynote/5286)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-japan-keynote/5286 "2026-02-18T09:49:34Z")
As you may know, I had the honor to visit Tokyo for the Claris Engage Japan in 2025. The videos are now posted on the FileMaker Japan channel on YouTube. You can watch the English keynote here: With Ryan McCann - Cla… --- ## [FileMaker Pro 22.0.4 Released](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-22-0-4-released/5137)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-22-0-4-released/5137 "2025-11-21T15:53:18Z")
FileMaker 22.0.4 announcement The announcement has tons of (presumably) AI generated marketing speak, but you can ignore that and see quite a few bug-fixes. Or just read the… FileMaker 22.0.4 Release Notes --- ## [Script Trigger Gotcha in Web Direct](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/script-trigger-gotcha-in-web-direct/5095)
**Author:** [@bdbd](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bdbd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/script-trigger-gotcha-in-web-direct/5095 "2025-11-07T22:56:09Z")
I encountered an issue that I thought important to share. (Added based on feedback) In short, Set Field can trigger a field script trigger in WebDirect. The setting I was troubleshooting an order solution. Users of thi… --- ## [FileMaker Pro 22.0.3](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-22-0-3/5093)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-22-0-3/5093 "2025-10-21T06:35:03Z")
FileMaker Pro 2025: Windows: FileMaker Pro wouldn't start after updating to version 22.0.2 using Help \> Check for Updates. Windows: When FileMaker Pro was upgraded to FileMaker Pro 2025 and the previous version was ke… --- ## [An Opened File That's Actually Closed](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/an-opened-file-thats-actually-closed/5092)
**Author:** [@bdbd](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bdbd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/an-opened-file-thats-actually-closed/5092 "2025-10-15T12:26:07Z")
I just solved a problem and thought it good to share my experience. Some of you have seen the following post: 802 Error. This post is related to it. I use OttoFMS for its webhook feature with SimpleQ. For those who don… --- ## [Popovers become invisible in WebDirect](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/popovers-become-invisible-in-webdirect/5076)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/popovers-become-invisible-in-webdirect/5076 "2025-10-04T22:06:30Z")
TLDR; over-complicated CSS left over from earlier themes can ruin your day. Being able to edit the CSS of theme styles in Theme Editor can rescue you. A client had an emergency yesterday. The laptop they were carrying… --- ## [New events at Claris Events website (Japan)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website-japan/5074)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website-japan/5074 "2026-10-01T08:48:09Z")
I'd like to keep a topic here to report what events get posted on Claris' event page for Japan. More events and conferences listed on the MBS events website. --- ## [New events at Claris Events website](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website/5073)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website/5073 "2026-10-01T08:48:42Z")
I'd like to keep a topic here to report what events get posted on Claris' event page for the world (except Japan) More events and conferences listed on the MBS events website. --- ## [ESTA price hike](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/esta-price-hike/5056)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 11:58am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/esta-price-hike/5056 "2025-09-20T11:58:04Z")
If someone from outside the USA plans to go to a conference inside the USA within the next two years, you may want to renew ESTA before 30th September. Why? Well, the price is about to double in October to $40 USD. Si… --- ## [\[Full-Access\] FileMaker UN-Conference - registration closing soon!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-filemaker-un-conference-registration-closing-soon/5053)
**Author:** [@OregonDean](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/OregonDean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-filemaker-un-conference-registration-closing-soon/5053 "2025-09-18T15:48:51Z")
The \[Full Access\] unconference is coming soon, starting October 20th. This should be an unforgettable, historic event for the Claris community -- in person, and onsite in Los Altos, California (just miles from Apple and … --- ## [Getting the Version number](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/getting-the-version-number/4988)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:53am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/getting-the-version-number/4988 "2025-08-14T05:53:31Z")
Get ( ApplicationVersion ) is the most obvious way to get the application version when you need to sniff out whether the user has the ability to use the latest feature or whether they should be warned about changes. Th… --- ## [Don't let the new JSON Object trip you up](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/dont-let-the-new-json-object-trip-you-up/4975)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/dont-let-the-new-json-object-trip-you-up/4975 "2025-08-05T01:31:19Z")
Two new JSON functions arrived in v22. JSONParse JSONParsedState When using JSON previously it has been stored as a string. With the arrival of v22 using the JSONParse function will store your JSON internally as a JS… --- ## [FileMaker System Requirements](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-system-requirements/4954)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-system-requirements/4954 "2025-07-13T08:04:27Z")
You can check the system requirements for FileMaker Pro and Server on the Claris website. In general there are two sides: First you install FileMaker software on a supported OS to receive support in case something doesn… --- ## [Do not Drag-n-drop folded code blocks in FMPv22](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/do-not-drag-n-drop-folded-code-blocks-in-fmpv22/4940)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 8:07am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/do-not-drag-n-drop-folded-code-blocks-in-fmpv22/4940 "2025-07-19T08:07:08Z")
FMPv22 has code folding. This is fantastic news for everyone who uses more than one IF / ELSE in their code. Other code editors have been doing code-folding forever. One of the biggest advantages is that you can collaps… --- ## [FMS 21.1.5 is out](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-21-1-5-is-out/4892)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-21-1-5-is-out/4892 "2025-06-06T21:11:34Z")
In theory, this fixes the critical bugs discussed in prior threads Here and Here See Claris FileMaker Server Release Notes Version 21.1.5 – May 2025 Addressed issues Security To enhance security, the following third-… --- ## [Vienna Calling: Airport Train](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/vienna-calling-airport-train/4886)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/vienna-calling-airport-train/4886 "2025-06-02T12:52:00Z")
Every time I come to Vienna, I see tourist falling into the trap with the AirPort Express. Everywhere in the airport is advertisement for the express train. The ticket costs 14.90 Euro and brings you to the city. If y… --- ## [FileMaker Server 21.1.4 update is now available!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-21-1-4-update-is-now-available/4826)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-21-1-4-update-is-now-available/4826 "2025-04-23T19:06:39Z")
from the Claris Community: Issues Addressed 1. Field definitions incorrectly read from cache FileMaker Server 21.0 introduced an issue where field definitions were incorrectly applied to subsequent users when cached i… --- ## [FMP 21 and Time Machine Backups](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmp-21-and-time-machine-backups/4810)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmp-21-and-time-machine-backups/4810 "2025-04-25T08:53:55Z")
I run some FMP databases locally on my mac, and for years have relied on my hourly TimeMachine backups to save me in cases where I made a big mistake (accidentally deleted data, a script, layout, etc.) This has always w… --- ## [NVD - CVE-2025-24813 (Apache Tomcat vulnerability)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/nvd-cve-2025-24813-apache-tomcat-vulnerability/4783)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/nvd-cve-2025-24813-apache-tomcat-vulnerability/4783 "2025-05-01T11:11:48Z")
Regarding this very serious Apache Tomcat vulnerability: There is a proof-of-concept exploit here, written in Python. This script will test your server and show if it is vulnerable. I'm a mac user, but since modern … [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/c/heads-up/30.md?page=1)