This month we will be discussing various options for integrating payment processing into a FileMaker solution. We'll be looking at options involving Paypal, Stripe and Authorize.net.

This month we be discuss FileMaker's Data API. Specifically, we explore how a set of PHP classes for FileMaker's Data API are used to simplify and streamline the complex task of making your FileMaker data available to your PHP web pages. One such set of PHP classes is fmPDA, available from Driftwood Interactive. Mark DeNyse of Driftwood Interactive, joins us to talk about fmPDA and demonstrate how these classes are used to make the FileMaker to web connection.

This month's presentation by Ron Cates of RGC Data is on calculated sorts and customizable sub summary reports.

Demo File
https://rgcdata.com/download/?id=948C4206-0E7F-6749-9146-5CF9401100CE&file=CalculatedSorts

This month we are joined by Jesse Barnum of 360Works. We taking a look at Mirror Sync by 360Works. Mirror Sync provides the capability to sync FileMaker databases on an iPad, iPhone, or laptop without a network connection as well as syncing between any combination of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, FileMaker Server, SQL databases, Salesforce, WordPress, and Amazon databases.

360Works
https://360works.com/

Our guest presenter this month is Fabrice Nordmann of 1-more-thing and FMCloud. A couple years ago Fabrice presented us with some exciting low-cost, high-performance options for hosting FileMaker Server in the cloud on Linux servers. Now he is back to fill us in on what's new and exciting at FMCLoud.

FMCloud
https://www.fmcloud.fm/

Ron Cates of RGC Data takes a look at some function-based scripting techniques. Topics include abstraction as well as dynamic and universal scripting.

RGC Data LLC
https://rgcdata.com

This month we welcome Dave Ramsey to present on FMPerception and FMComparison by Proof+Geist and Hierach, LLC.
FMPerception is a real-time Developer Intelligence utility that organizes the scripts, layouts, variables, custom functions, accounts, and everything else into a clear hierarchy that helps you develop the highest-quality FileMaker custom apps.
FMComparison is the most powerful FileMaker Diffing tool. Compare two versions of a FileMaker file or files.
Dave presents and discusses some of the key features of both.

FMPerception
https://www.fmperception.com/

Jonathan Fletcher in a wide-ranging discussion of the variety of approaches to this most fundamental of FileMaker building blocks.

Jonathan will start by walks through how he approaches the documentation and organization of his scripts while opening the discussion up to all comers who have approaches they would like to share.

Fletcher Data Consulting
http://www.fletcherdata.com/

Taylor Sharpe with TMS Software, LLC presents a solution to track changes and deletes in FileMaker. The solution is based on the Get(ModifiedFields) function and utilizes the WHILE function to maintain an audit history in JSON to document the changes and deletes.

Beveryly Voth lays out the basics of the new Claris Platform in a highly informative presentation that clears up a lot of the misconceptions and answers a ton of questions.

Demo includes;
Converting a FileMaker Pro file
Understanding security and the role of Claris id
Setting up and connecting a table in Claris Studio to a Claris Pro file.

PDF file available on our list serve
https://groups.io/g/KYFMP