For GIS specialists and IT administrators, the value of Esri ArcGIS is undisputed. It is the definitive platform for spatial analysis and data visualization. However, a recurring challenge in many … Read more about Technical Synergy: Architecting the Bridge Between ArcGIS and Claris FileMaker
Most business owners understand the "Who," "What," and "When" of their data. You know who your customers are, what they’re buying, and when they last placed an order. But many organizations struggle … Read more about Why Your Business Needs a “Where” Strategy: Integrating ArcGIS with Claris FileMaker
Basemaps are the foundational layer in any web map or geographic information system (GIS). They provide essential context for whatever data or theme you are trying to convey. Basemaps typically … Read more about Basemaps – What are my options and how much do they cost?
A map is only as good as the foundation it sits on. Think of a basemap as the stage for your data—it provides the essential context, from roads and water bodies to satellite imagery, that allows your … Read more about Choosing the Right Canvas: A Guide to Basemap Options and Costs
Geocoding is the process of converting a human-readable address (like "1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014") into geographical coordinates (like latitude and longitude: 37.3318598, -122.0328234). … Read more about What is Geocoding? Why Does it Matter?
Solar power is an abundant and low carbon source of electricity. With solar costs dropping dramatically, we need to know: when does solar power make sense on my rooftop or in my town or state? It … Read more about Minnesota Solar Potential App
At LuminFire, we’re very excited about enhanced support for cURL added in FileMaker 16. And no, we're not talking about curling the sport, though it is very popular here in Minnesota and we recommend … Read more about cURLing in Claris FileMaker
“Your Geospatial Destiny” was the theme of this year’s 26th Annual Minnesota GIS/LIS conference held in Duluth, MN (#MNGISLIS). The LuminFire GIS team was there to speak, learn, network, and tour a … Read more about 26th Annual Minnesota GIS/LIS Conference
You’ve read our Mapping and More post. You know what Geographic Information Systems are. You’re starting to understand why you need GIS in FileMaker… now let’s get to the how. In this post we’re going … Read more about GIS and FileMaker – Part 1: The Basics
FileMaker Devcon 2016’s unconference provided the perfect opportunity for us to speak about Geographic Information Science (GIS)–a subject we’re quite passionate about. At LuminFire we’ve been … Read more about GIS and FileMaker – Mapping and More