| Eye-catching layout themes |
Apply one of 40 stunning new themes to instantly change the look of your database. |
| More design layout tools |
Use new gradients, image slicing, and alignment guides to get the design precision you need. |
| Re-designed Starter Solutions |
Manage projects, content, resources, estimates and much more with all-new, professionally designed solutions. |
| Enhanced container fields |
Drag and drop files into your database, render images faster, and securely store and manage data externally. |
| Quick Charts |
Create and modify charts in a snap with the new integrated set-up window. |
| iOS design and development tools |
Get design tools, themes, scripts and calculation functions to specifically help you quickly build apps for iPad and iPhone. |
| Window styles |
Format a window as a modal dialog or floating "palette-type" window. |
| Insert from URL |
Download content from a URL via scripting. |
| Execute SQL calculation function |
Perform SQL queries against your FileMaker solution. |
| ESS relinking |
Repoint your ESS connection to a different SQL database for development and testing needs. |
| FileMaker Pro 11 Features |
Description |
| FileMaker Charts |
Create eye-catching reports using bar, line, area, and pie charts. |
| Quick Reports |
Make reports in a spreadsheet-like format. Group and summarize data on the fly. |
| Recurring Import |
Automatically import Microsoft Excel and text files every time you open your database. |
| Snapshot Link |
Save a specific set of records at a point in time. Preserve the same layout, view, and sort order. |
| Quick Find |
Search for information just as you would in a web browser. |
| Inspector |
Manage your layout tools all in one convenient place. |
| Improved Quick Start Screen |
Create a new database, manage favorite files, or find helpful resources - all from one screen. |
| Layout Folders |
Organize all your layouts in folders - just drag and drop. |
| Portal Filtering |
Specify related records based on calculations. |
| External File Protection |
Prevent unauthorized access to tables, scripts and value lists. |
| Variables in Find Requests and Merge Fields |
Use variables in scripted finds and merge fields to simplify your database schema. |
| FileMaker Pro 10 Features |
Description |
| Status Toolbar |
Put commonly used features at your fingertips with the redesigned interface. |
| Script Triggers |
Create and run scripts prompted by user actions for increased productivity. |
| Dynamic Reports |
Make changes to grouped data on the fly for easier customization. |
| Saved Finds |
Save a set of find requests and then perform them in a single click for quicker searches. |
| Send Mail via SMTP |
Send email directly through an SMTP server for faster direct distribution; no email client needed. |
| Bento integration |
Import your Bento data directly into FileMaker Pro through the Quick Start Screen or the File menu. |
| Set field by name script step |
Specify the target field by name with a calculation. |
| Insert Tab Order |
Insert a new tab and your other tabs automatically re-number. |
| IPv6 Support |
Complies with Internet Protocol Version 6 standards. |
| Tooltips |
Add text or calculations to fields or other objects that display when you mouse over them. |
| FileMaker Pro 9 Features |
Description |
| Connect to External SQL Data Sources |
Create live, 2-way connections with external SQL data sources including the latest versions of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL. |
| Conditional Formatting |
Visually format fields and objects based on conditions you decide. |
| Send Mail |
Email the contents of virtually any field, including images, documents, Excel files, and more from within FileMaker Pro. |
| Script Grouping |
Group related scripts for faster access. Collapse and expand groups to make the list more manageable. |
| Send Link (of hosted database) |
Automatically create an email with a hyperlink. When clicked, the link opens your database file. |
| Auto Re-size |
Control how objects resize and move when the window size changes. |
| Append to PDF |
Combine multiple reports into one PDF for easier distribution. |
| FileMaker Pro 8, 8.5 Features |
Description |
| FileMaker Web Viewer |
Display information from live websites based on data in your database. |
| FileMaker Resource Center |
Get helpful resources such as videos, guides and other training materials to help you get the most out of FileMaker Pro. |
| PDF Maker |
Create Adobe PDF files directly from within your FileMaker database for easy sharing. |
| Excel Maker |
Create Excel spreadsheets from your FileMaker data in a single click for easier reporting. |
| Fast Send |
Automatically open or email newly created Excel or PDF documents. |
| Fast Match |
Find matching records with a right click or control click of your mouse without entering Find mode. |
| Table Import |
Automatically add a new table to your database structure by simply importing new data. |
| Tab Control |
Build a layout with multiple tabs in a single step rather than having multiple layouts - each with their own tabs. |
| Calendar Drop-Down |
Enter dates quickly and more accurately by adding a simple point and click calendar to any field. |
| Auto Complete |
Fill in field content automatically based on previous entries or Value Lists. |
| Visual Spell Check |
Automatically underlines misspelled words and allows you to edit and correct on the fly. |
| Layout Alignment Tools |
Select the objects you want to align and click on the toolbar to align left, right, or center. |
| Object Functions & Scripts |
Assign names to objects, navigate to named objects with scripts and get information about objects via object functions. |
| FileMaker Pro 7 Features |
Description |
| Store/Import/Export any file in a Container Field |
Manage all your music, images, videos and documents in Container Fields. |
| Relationships Graph |
Create one-to-one or one-to-many relationships with your data in an easy-to-use visual graph. |
| Multiple Windows |
Display multiple windows or layouts at the same time. |
| Increased database capacity (8 terabytes) |
Store up to 8 terabytes of data (limit may vary based on hardware). Fields can hold 2 GB of data. |
| Multiple table support |
Store multiple tables in the same database file. |
| Split Portal |
Divide portals into 2 or more to avoid excessive scrolling. |
| Account-based security |
Assign access privileges for each user right down to the field level. |
| Save and revert changes to Layout/Record |
Save or undo changes to your layouts. |
| FileMaker Pro 6 and Pre-6 Features |
Description |
| XML Import |
Share data between applications with Extensible Markup Language (XML) support. |
| Import Folder of Files |
Import more than one file at a time by importing a folder of files. |
| Constrain and Extend Found Set |
Narrow or expand your set of found records based on specific criteria. |
| Value Lists |
Define frequently used text, numbers, or dates, for faster and more accurate data entry. |
| Complete Cross-Platform Support |
Use FileMaker Pro on both Windows and Mac OS. |
| Scripting |
Create scripts to automate tasks or operations in FileMaker Pro. |
| Field Formatting |
Select font, size, style and color of your fields. |
| Layout/Report Assistant |
Get step-by-step help to quickly design custom layouts, labels and reports. |
| Table View |
Display multiple records in a tabular format similar to a spreadsheet. |
| Direct Import of Excel files |
Drag and drop Excel files directly into FileMaker Pro. |
| ODBC Support |
FileMaker Pro uses ODBC drivers to share data and to interact with data from other applications. |
| Relational Support |
Create one-to-one or one-to-many relationships with your data. |
