# in the News **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/c/heads-up/in-the-news/39.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Claris Inc. has a new CEO: Ryan McCann](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-inc-has-a-new-ceo-ryan-mccann/4448)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-inc-has-a-new-ceo-ryan-mccann/4448 "2024-11-10T15:48:03Z")
As you can see on the website from Claris, Brad Freitag left the company and Ryan McCann is the new interim CEO. There is a live stream scheduled at FMTraining.tv for Wednesday 13th November @ 11 AM PST for a Busines… --- ## [\[FileMaker AI\] Diving Into Semantic Search](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-ai-diving-into-semantic-search/4245)
**Author:** [@Oscar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Oscar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-ai-diving-into-semantic-search/4245 "2024-08-27T23:37:36Z")
The new AI tools in FileMaker can be very powerful. Come and read about how we started to use these new tools and build a semantic search into a solution. Our article on Diving Into Semantic Search can be found here. I… --- ## [\[FMWeetbicks\] An AI Overview](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmweetbicks-an-ai-overview/4213)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmweetbicks-an-ai-overview/4213 "2024-07-29T20:22:33Z")
filemaker 2024 sees the start of some integrated AI capabilities, but if you're a developer it can be really helpful to understand what this technology actually is: in this article Oscar demystifies the fundamentals and … --- ## [FileMaker Server 2024 (21.0.2) is available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-2024-21-0-2-is-available/4185)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-2024-21-0-2-is-available/4185 "2024-07-19T21:58:40Z")
Claris announced a new version of their FileMaker Server to fix a few critical bugs in Web Direct: This release includes fixes and performance improvements for FileMaker WebDirect as well as general security improvemen… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] FileMaker ChatGPT Integration](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-filemaker-chatgpt-integration/4039)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 2:45am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-filemaker-chatgpt-integration/4039 "2024-03-19T02:45:05Z")
Our resident AI expert Cath Kirkland has just posted a new article all about integrating FileMaker with ChatGPT. The article goes in depth about use cases, configuring ChatGPT, integration, and potential gotchas to watc… --- ## [Elemental\_Log Black Friday Sale](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/elemental-log-black-friday-sale/3777)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/elemental-log-black-friday-sale/3777 "2023-11-06T18:20:01Z")
It's Black Friday and we thought we'd get in on the action by offering a discount on our flagship audit logging product elemental\_log. For 2 weeks beginning Monday 6th November we are discounting the price of all our li… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Server Compatible Dynamic Portal Sorting](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-server-compatible-dynamic-portal-sorting/3538)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-server-compatible-dynamic-portal-sorting/3538 "2023-05-02T22:38:40Z")
Greetings all, Dynamically sorting portals has always been a struggle for FileMaker Developers — in this new #FileMaker Weetbicks article we introduce a method using Value Lists which avoids unstored calculations and is… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Don't get Duped when Duplicating Records](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-dont-get-duped-when-duplicating-records/3487)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-dont-get-duped-when-duplicating-records/3487 "2023-05-02T18:29:31Z")
Hi there. In this article we're talking about record duplication - specifically multiple records including both parent and related child records. We discuss various different approaches and spell out the pros and cons o… --- ## [Claris FileMaker Server 19.6.2 is now available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-server-19-6-2-is-now-available/3265)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-server-19-6-2-is-now-available/3265 "2022-12-14T23:43:16Z")
From the community: This release for Claris FileMaker Server addresses important bug fixes and compatibility updates, including the following: Overall load time is now optimized in FileMaker WebDirect. Resolved perfo… --- ## [Transactions in FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/transactions-in-filemaker/3254)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/transactions-in-filemaker/3254 "2022-12-14T18:54:09Z")
The reason for this is in the Pro release notes and it is a HUGE change: Transactions You can use the following new script steps to commit or revert all changes in a transaction together. A transaction consists of cha… --- ## [FileMaker 19.6.1 Released](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-6-1-released/3233)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-6-1-released/3233 "2022-12-03T19:40:57Z")
https://support.claris.com/s/answerview?anum=000035980&language=en\_US --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Avoiding Mutli-Window Record Locking](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-avoiding-mutli-window-record-locking/3117)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-avoiding-mutli-window-record-locking/3117 "2022-09-29T14:38:48Z")
Hi all, Back with a new article about how you can avoid record locking occurring in mutliple user windows using a passive approach that does not involve onTimers. https://www.teamdf.com/blogs/avoiding-multi-window-reco… --- ## [Claris raises prices -\> please order before 24th September for old prices](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-raises-prices-please-order-before-24th-september-for-old-prices/3031)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-raises-prices-please-order-before-24th-september-for-old-prices/3031 "2022-08-03T11:20:21Z")
To quote the email we got: I’m writing to let you know of an upcoming change to our pricing. At Claris, we exist by providing you with powerful, advanced technology to solve your business problems, and we're committed … --- ## [RIP the FileMaker Cafe (aka filemakertoday.com)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/rip-the-filemaker-cafe-aka-filemakertoday-com/3004)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/rip-the-filemaker-cafe-aka-filemakertoday-com/3004 "2022-07-29T00:31:56Z")
I found and joined the FileMaker Cafe right around the time I was finally getting over my pique at FileMaker Inc for the relationship diagram and for sticking the stupid script name in the tab order in the ScriptMaker. … --- ## [Claris FileMaker 19.5 now available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-19-5-now-available/2950)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 9:04am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-filemaker-19-5-now-available/2950 "2022-06-16T09:04:15Z")
https://community.claris.com/en/s/question/0D53w00005mRULqCAO/claris-filemaker-195-now-available --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Navigate the DF Way - Solution Navigation Bar](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-navigate-the-df-way-solution-navigation-bar/2927)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-navigate-the-df-way-solution-navigation-bar/2927 "2022-05-25T18:49:18Z")
Hi all, I have just published a new article a t FileMaker Weetbicks. This is part 2 of our navigation series and in this article we talk about solution navigation. We extend upon the navigation framework from part 1 an… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Navigate the DF Way - Layout Sections](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-navigate-the-df-way-layout-sections/2882)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-navigate-the-df-way-layout-sections/2882 "2022-05-02T20:07:47Z")
Hi there! I've just published a new article at FileMaker Weetbicks entitled "Navigate the DF Way - Layout Sections". This is the first in a series of articles dealing with the topic of navigation. In this first article … --- ## [Weetbicks Best of 2021: Get Record as JSON](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/weetbicks-best-of-2021-get-record-as-json/2605)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/weetbicks-best-of-2021-get-record-as-json/2605 "2022-05-01T14:20:07Z")
Hi all! Number 2 in our Best of 2021 series is how to easily grab a record in JSON notation, with just a single script. A neat little tool which can aid in API integration as well as proving useful as a tool when trying… --- ## [New Communications Manager at Claris](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-communications-manager-at-claris/2869)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 9:31am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-communications-manager-at-claris/2869 "2022-04-25T09:31:11Z")
Hello, just found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-peters/ --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Easy to Generate Debugging Reports](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-easy-to-generate-debugging-reports/2856)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-easy-to-generate-debugging-reports/2856 "2022-04-13T22:07:32Z")
Hi all, Back with a new FileMaker Weetbicks article all about easily generating debugging reports. The concept is your users can easily create these if they run into trouble. Information about their session such as the… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Solving Circular References in Auto Enter Calculations](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-solving-circular-references-in-auto-enter-calculations/2834)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-solving-circular-references-in-auto-enter-calculations/2834 "2022-04-06T21:33:14Z")
Hi there! In this article we talk about an age old situation in FileMaker where two Auto-Enter calculations reference one another. We explain the order of execution and why this never leads to a desired result. We then … --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] A Clever CSS Chat Display](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-a-clever-css-chat-display/2817)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-a-clever-css-chat-display/2817 "2022-03-21T19:23:59Z")
Hi all, I have just posted a new article at FileMaker Weetbicks entitled "A Clever CSS Chat Display". I hope you like it. In this article I present a very easy to implement CSS-based chat 0 which is perfect for impleme… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] A Cooler Color Picker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-a-cooler-color-picker/2808)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-a-cooler-color-picker/2808 "2022-03-10T17:55:12Z")
Hi all, I have just posted a new article & example file entitled "A Cooler Color Picker". In this article we present a javascript based color picker utility which can be reused multiple times on a layout, or across mult… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Best of 2021 #5 - Idle Record Release](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-best-of-2021-5-idle-record-release/2660)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-best-of-2021-5-idle-record-release/2660 "2021-12-29T16:00:23Z")
Hi all, The final technique in our best of 2021 series sees a nice way to silently commit idle users who have left a record in an uncommitted state. This is great for situations where a user locking a record has the pot… --- ## [New log4j update! (2.1.17)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-log4j-update-2-1-17/2657)
**Author:** [@OliverBarrett](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/OliverBarrett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 12:07pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-log4j-update-2-1-17/2657 "2021-12-21T12:07:08Z")
If you recently updated any log4j 2 problems, there's yet another new log4j 2 library update in maven. 2.1.17 that fixes a vulnerability found in 2.1.16. https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/org.apache.logging.log4j/log4j… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Best of 2021 - PSOS Helper](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-best-of-2021-psos-helper/2654)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-best-of-2021-psos-helper/2654 "2021-12-19T22:35:25Z")
Hi all, Number four in our best of 2021 series is a wee bit of code I have utilised many times throughout the year to run a script server-side using Perform Script on Server. This has proven a real time saver being able… --- ## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Best of 2021 #3 - Keystroke Tester](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-best-of-2021-3-keystroke-tester/2645)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-best-of-2021-3-keystroke-tester/2645 "2021-12-15T00:44:51Z")
Hi all, Part 3 in our Best of 2021 series is a little utility I built to help developers interrogate pressed keystrokes and modifier keys - very useful when writing scripts where modifiers or keystrokes are used. You c… --- ## [\[FileMaker Weetbicks\] Best of 2021](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-best-of-2021/2581)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-best-of-2021/2581 "2021-11-17T21:20:43Z")
Hi all, 2021 is nearly over and so I thought I would take look back and share some of my favourite techniques and code bits I wrote in 2021. I've picked my favourite 5, starting with Multi-Row Portal Selection. This tec… [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/c/heads-up/in-the-news/39.md?page=1)