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Hi Elijah,   The FileMaker DevCon was last week, but you could definitely get the word out once you have something via various FileMaker channels. Starting with FileMaker 13, FM’s Open URL command includes the option to do an HTTP POST which is what will be needed. Lots of people use HTTP POST it to do things like post XML credit card transactions so it’s not like people aren’t familiar with the basic concept. However, having some sample files and code that integrate FM fields with the XML structure (through calculations and scripts) that developers can copy and paste into their solutions would be great.   The basic functions I think should be demonstrated would be: Add, Update or Remove Contacts Add, Update or Remove Contact Lists Manage bounced and unsubscribed contacts For me personally, 1 and 3 would be more important than 2.   Will   Will Loving, President Dedication Technologies, Inc.   ... View more

Elijah, I would really encourage your programmers to take a little time and put together an example FileMaker Pro file which shows how to do basic interactions with the API. Filemaker is the #1 selling database out there and a lot of developers like myself would love to provide better integration with CC. However, the barrier of each of us having to figure out the API and how make calls to CC and interpret the response in FM is a major issue.   A single sample file with examples of basic CC interactions would go a very long way to opening the door for FileMaker developers to integrating direct CC support. I know of other companies that have done exactly that have provided sample FileMaker files and it’s made a major difference in the degree to which their products and services are adopted and utilized by FM developers. Surely CC can invest a small amount of effort into getting an example file setup? If you google FileMaker and CC (or even look through these forums) you find many, many unanswered questions regarding FileMaker and CC integration…   Thanks,   Will   ... View more

I've been wondering the same question. If as David_J says, you just need to do an HTML Post with XML, then you should be able to use the Troi URL Plugin to perform the Post.   David_J - can you use HTML Post to also update Contacts? ... View more