# 3 Ways to Integrate External Data Sources with FileMaker via CData ODBC Drivers

**URL:** <https://community.cdata.com/t/3-ways-to-integrate-external-data-sources-with-filemaker-via-cdata-odbc-drivers/1086>\
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**Created:** [May 8, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/3-ways-to-integrate-external-data-sources-with-filemaker-via-cdata-odbc-drivers/1086 "2025-05-08T05:51:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/3-ways-to-integrate-external-data-sources-with-filemaker-via-cdata-odbc-drivers/1086/1 "2025-05-08T05:51:50Z")

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Hey CData Community!

Ready to supercharge your FileMaker apps? Say hello to a world “beyond the file\*”\* with **CData ODBC Drivers**! Whether you’re taming spreadsheets, poking into cloud platforms, or cracking open databases, we’ve got _270+ data sources_ just waiting to shake hands with your FileMaker setup.

In our latest post, we break down **3 easy-but-effective methods** &nbsp;to plug external data right into your custom apps — no wizardry required. So go on, give your FileMaker the data buffet it deserves!

Refer to the given link to read the post:&nbsp;[https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/odbc-filemaker-methods.rst](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/odbc-filemaker-methods.rst)