FM Starting Point Releases Advanced Claris FileMaker CRM Template for Professional Developers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2026

Santa Clara, CA – FM Starting Point announced the latest version of its open and fully unlocked Claris FileMaker CRM template, purpose-built for professional developers, consultants, and solution architects working within the FileMaker ecosystem.

Developed by Richard Carlton Consulting, FM Starting Point has evolved into one of the most widely adopted starter solutions in the FileMaker community. With more than 700,000 downloads and over a decade of continuous iteration, the platform serves as a production-ready foundation for building scalable, client-specific CRM systems on the Claris platform.

Engineered for FileMaker Developers

Unlike closed SaaS CRM platforms, FM Starting Point is delivered fully unlocked. Developers can inspect schema, scripts, relationships, custom functions, UI patterns, and architecture decisions without restriction.

The latest release is optimized for Claris FileMaker 2025 and includes:

• Native support for modern layout design patterns

• Master-detail implementation models

• WebDirect optimization enhancements

• Script workspace best practices

• Modular schema structure for rapid extension

• Improved performance for hosted and cloud deployments

The solution is designed to accelerate solution delivery while maintaining architectural flexibility. Developers can deploy it as a rapid MVP framework or use it as a reference implementation for advanced FileMaker design patterns.

Architectural Foundation for Custom CRM Development

FM Starting Point includes a structured relational model covering:

• Contacts and Accounts

• Activities and Communication Tracking

• Projects and Product Management

• Invoicing Framework

• Email integration scaffolding

• Reporting and dashboard components

Because it is built entirely in Claris FileMaker Pro with no obfuscation, developers can extend tables, refactor scripts, add API integrations, or implement third-party connectors without reverse engineering proprietary logic.

This approach aligns with modern FileMaker development workflows, where rapid prototyping and iterative customization are essential for client success.

Designed for Consultants and Development Teams

FM Starting Point is particularly valuable for:

• Independent FileMaker developers

• Claris Partners and consulting firms

• In-house solution architects

• Technical teams modernizing legacy FileMaker systems

By eliminating the need to design a CRM schema from scratch, developers can focus on high-value customization, integration, and optimization work.

Free Distribution Model

FM Starting Point remains free to download and use. There are no licensing fees for the template itself. This lowers barriers for experimentation, training, and production deployment across development teams.

Comprehensive training videos, technical documentation, and community resources are available on the official website.

About FM Starting Point

FM Starting Point is a free, unlocked Claris FileMaker CRM template maintained by Richard Carlton Consulting. It provides a scalable development framework for building custom CRM and business management solutions within the Claris FileMaker platform. The project has been actively maintained for over 13 years and continues to evolve alongside the latest FileMaker releases.

For more information, visit:
https://fmstartingpoint.com/