FileMaker 19 Kicks Off
FileMaker 19 was released on May 20th, 2020 and you can read the official announcement from FileMaker Inc. here. You can also test drive the trial version. The desktop client product is now officially called “Claris FileMaker Pro”, the key point being that “Advanced” has been dropped from the name.
New Features of FileMaker 19
FileMaker Pro 19 release with a bunch of awesome new features to further enhance the capabilities of the platform.
FileMaker 19 is compatible with MacOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14,Windows 10 Pro & Enterprise Editions (64-bit only), Windows 8.1 Standard & Pro Editions (64-bit only)
New Features of FileMaker 19 Server
FileMaker 19 server is compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14,Windows Server 2019 Datacenter* and Standard Editions (with Desktop Experience), Windows Server 2016 Datacenter* and Standard Editions (with Desktop Experience) , Linux CentOS 7.7 (developer preview)
FileMaker WebDirect
Desktop browsers: Safari 13.x, Microsoft Edge 44, New Microsoft Edge 80, Chrome 80 minimum
Mobile browsers: Safari on iOS 13.x minimum or iPad OS 13.x minimum, Chrome on Android 7.x minimum
FileMaker 19 For Desktop and iOS
FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone has all the features provided in FileMaker Pro Advanced plus specific iOS features. You will need FileMaker Pro Advanced on the desktop to build your custom application.
- Ability to Execute FileMaker Data API Script Step
- Apple has provided the CoreML framework used to evaluate pre-trained machine-learning protocols. Image recognition is a common example: using a CoreML query, you can submit an image and, depending on the ML solution in question, get a rich set of identifying data in return.
- Allows performing a script from JavaScript context as well as introduces a new Perform JavaScript in Web Viewer script step for a seamless bi-directional sync.
- Ability to read the data in NFC tags, just like QR codes, by simply holding the phone within about an inch of the object.
- To start or stop scanning for NFC tags use the Configure NFC Reading script step.
FileMaker Server 19
FileMaker Server is known for its ease-of-use and ability to run without any problems.
- New templates and add-ons for common business tasks.
- The ability to create apps directly in FileMaker Cloud.
- Fields in FileMaker 19 can be formatted to display numbers in scientific notation.
- New {{PageCount}} symbol that can be placed on a layout to print page numbers with page counts (for example, Page 1 of 10).
- Two new functions: ConvertFromFileMakerPath and ConvertToFileMakerPath.
Summary
FileMaker 19 brings a lot to the platform, which continues to go from strength to strength. Some of the features are going to allow the community to begin creating shareable features such as add-ons and JavaScript elements, so keep an eye out for those.
Contact Us for FileMaker 19 Services
FMDBSolutions is a team of custom FileMaker app experts that have performed projects for companies in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia. Just take a look at our FileMaker portfolio and see for yourself.
Provide us with the details of your FileMaker problem(s) / specifications and we will analyze your situation and come up with a solution. We thoroughly evaluate and discuss customer requirements to ensure that the solution we provide matches the customer’s needs and desires. Our Sales, Marketing, and Project Management are all handled by our Texas office in the United States.
You can also leave us your email below for receiving new updates regarding FileMaker and our company.