FMTraining.TV
Welcome to FM Training TV
FMTraining.tv is the training branch of RCC. We are one of the core Claris FileMaker training leaders in the community.
We offer a variety of training options that will allow you to pick a combination that best fits your needs.
- Get our FileMaker Manual for Novices available in print or on Kindle
- Watch over 100 hours of video training through our web based Subscriber Access (SA)
- Join us for our free daily livestream broadcasts
- Explore our one-on-one coaching program
Fri - 4/17
FileMaker MBS Plug-in Q&A
7000+ Functions means 7000 potential ways to enhance your FileMaker Database for your customers. Christian Schmitz is here to answer your questions!
Mon - 4/20
Clean, Smart, and Intuitive: Better UI/UX in FileMaker
Why do some FileMaker layouts feel effortless while others feel exhausting? The answer often lies in UI/UX. In this webinar, we will break down what makes an interface feel clean, smart, and intuitive. We will discuss practical design choices that improve readability, reduce mistakes, and create a smoother user experience. Perfect for developers who want their solutions to look modern and work beautifully. Show a layout with visual noise, then clean it up live (example: removing extra borders, colors, and random text sizes) Demonstrate consistent styling (example: same button shape and color used everywhere) Show how to guide the eye with titles, sections, contrast (example: bold section headers and soft background blocks) Compare confusing icons/buttons vs obvious actions (example: unknown icon replaced by “Create Invoice” button)
Tue - 4/21
The Power of UI/UX in FileMaker Custom Apps
A powerful custom app is not only measured by what it can do, but by how easily people can use it. This webinar will focus on the role of UI/UX in creating FileMaker apps that are efficient, attractive, and user-friendly. We will examine common design mistakes, better layout strategies, and ways to make users feel comfortable and in control. A must-see session for anyone who wants to raise the standard of their FileMaker work. Demonstrate how poor UX creates user hesitation and mistakes (example: user clicks the wrong button because actions look identical) Show improved portal design (example: cleaner row spacing and better column labels in a portal) Show clearer record detail screens (example: customer detail screen with strong section separation) Demo how better UI increases perceived value of the solution (example: old layout feels homemade, new one feels commercial-grade)
Wed - 4/22
UI/UX That Matters: Making FileMaker Solutions Simpler and Better
Many FileMaker systems become complicated not because the logic is bad, but because the interface asks too much from the user. In this webinar, we will explore how thoughtful UI/UX can simplify complexity, improve navigation, and make powerful solutions feel easy. Learn how to design screens and workflows that help users move naturally through your system with less confusion and more confidence. Take a complex screen and remove unnecessary elements (example: removing duplicate buttons and unused fields) Show progressive disclosure: only show what is needed (example: extra billing fields appear only when billing is enabled) Demonstrate simplifying a script-driven workflow (example: one guided button replaces three manual steps) Compare “everything at once” vs “step-by-step clarity” (example: full intake form vs staged input process)
Thu - 4/23
Using DBDebug.log to Troubleshoot Performance
DBDebug.log only shows up when you turn on the right flags in ClarisConfig.json—but once you do, it’s a really useful window into what FileMaker is actually doing under the hood. In this session, we’ll walk through how to use that log to see how many calls FileMaker Pro is making to the Server, and why that matters for performance. Vince will share his go-to approach for tracking down slow spots, especially in list views. We’ll also talk about how to set a baseline for performance—what’s the fastest FileMaker can deliver the data?—and then compare that to a slower layout. From there, we’ll look at practical ways to figure out what’s causing the slowdown and how to fix it.
Tue - 4/28
Modern UI/UX for FileMaker Developers
Users today expect more than working software — they expect clean, modern, intuitive experiences. In this webinar, we will discuss how FileMaker developers can bring modern UI/UX thinking into their solutions. We will look at interface consistency, thoughtful spacing, better interaction design, and ways to make layouts feel more polished, professional, and aligned with current expectations. Show an old-school FileMaker interface vs modernized version (example: classic tab-heavy layout vs clean dashboard style) Demonstrate card windows / popovers / clean navigation (example: editing a record in a centered card window) Show modern button styles and cleaner component structure (example: flat buttons with icons and consistent padding) Compare dated layout habits vs current design expectations (example: heavy gradients and lines vs light clean interface)
Our 60 day Training for Beginning and Intermediate Developers is included with any paid Subscription.
Our video training courses are great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced Claris FileMaker developers.
100+ hours of high energy video training, by 30 year Claris FileMaker expert Richard Carlton.
Choose the Basic, Plus, or Complete Subscription (Complete also includes one full copy of Claris FileMaker Pro).
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You also receive access to all our free demo files, as they are posted.
This training series is FREE and held during our 1pm Livestream time Monday - Friday.