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.

1. Ability to Execute FileMaker Data API Script Step
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Ability to read the data in NFC tags, just like QR codes, by simply holding the phone within about an inch of the object.
5. 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.

1. New templates and add-ons for common business tasks.
2. The ability to create apps directly in FileMaker Cloud.
3. Fields in FileMaker 19 can be formatted to display numbers in scientific notation.
4. New {{PageCount}} symbol that can be placed on a layout to print page numbers with page counts (for example, Page 1 of 10).
5. 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.

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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. 

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FileMaker 18 was released on May 22nd, 2019 and you can read the official announcement from FileMaker Inc. here. You can also test drive the trial version.

New Features of FileMaker 18

FileMaker 18 is a great release and has features everyone can benefit from. We look forward to building innovative custom applications using the new tools for mobile, web and desktop.

New Features of FileMaker 18 Server

FileMaker Server 18 is compatible with Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard with Update Microsoft KB2919355, macOS High Sierra 10.13, and macOS Sierra 10.12. If you’re on Windows Server 2008 it’s a good time to think about moving to FileMaker Cloud. Also worth noting the release of a Spanish FileMaker Server support.

WebDirect desktop browser support includes Safari 12.x, IE 11.x, Microsoft Edge 44+, Chrome 72+, and mobile browser support includes Safari on iOS 12.x minimum and Chrome 72 on Android 7.x. Note that Firefox is not on the list of supported browsers.

FileMaker 18 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.

1. Ability to append a new PDF to an existing one via the Save Records as PDF script step’s append option on Go.
2. Using the script step Insert from Device you can now read PDF417 (IDs), ITF-14 (packages), Aztec (mobile), and Data Matrix (labels, letters, food) barcode types.
3. Using the FileMaker iOS SDK you can use MDM (Multi Device Management) to authenticate your application with the same OAuth providers supported in regular FileMaker applications: Amazon, Google, and Microsoft Azure.

FileMaker Server 18

FileMaker Server is known for its ease-of-use and ability to run without any problems.

The newest version focuses on performance improvements, FileMaker Server Admin Console interface enhancements, security updates, FileMaker Data API enhancements, and the Official FileMaker Admin API.

1. FileMaker has enhanced the performance of FileMaker Server’s database engine, speeding up finds when many users are connected to the server.
2. Unfortunately servers do go down unexpectedly due to hardware failure or power outages, but with the new Startup Restoration feature, FileMaker Server will automatically fix corrupt files after the server is restarted.
3. FileMaker Server has been updated to work better with Zabbix, an open-source server monitoring software. You can monitor users, memory, cpu, disk space, network traffic, and processes, and you can trigger events on stats.
4. The future of FileMaker Custom Web Publishing is the FileMaker Data API and it is now in parity with the functionality provided by the FileMaker PHP API.
5. The FileMaker Server Admin API allows administrators to create their own interfaces to manage servers. 

Summary

The FileMaker platform continues to be the leader in creating innovative, powerful custom applications for organizations all around the world and works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and the web.

FileMaker Go gives the platform a competitive edge and this version continues to build off its strong foundation. Organizations can create innovative and rapid custom applications for iOS with great ROI.

Contact Us for FileMaker 18 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. 

Our developers have gained certification in FileMaker 18 and we know all the ins and outs of the software. Contact us to discuss with one of our certified FileMaker experts and get a free FileMaker consultation (or click the yellow box down under) – This initial consultation is at no charge! 

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What is FileMaker Server?

FileMaker Server is used to securely share data between multiple user groups using FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, FileMaker WebDirect, and FileMaker Custom Web Publishing.

The FileMaker Server can also be used for performing a few automated tasks such as Backups, Generating reports, and Saving Information in a PDF using the scripts performed in the Server. If you need assistance, we also wrote a post on Displaying the PDF in Preview Mode.

FM GO and WebDirect users connecting FileMaker Server will be counted as a User connection. These user connections need to be purchased from FileMaker for accessing the database (DB). FileMaker Pro access will not be counted as a user connection.

Important FileMaker Server Notes

• In Security, FileMaker Server has AES 256-bit encryption which can be enabled using FileMaker Pro Advanced (Developer Tool). FileMaker provides SSL which can be purchased and installed. All SSL connections will encrypt the data transfer.

• You can access FileMaker Server through external authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory.

• Make use of the other FileMaker Server Database to connect via ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) and JDBC (Java Database Connectivity). This helps to read from and write to FileMaker apps hosted by FileMaker Server. It supports up to 50 simultaneous ODBC/JDBC remote connections.

• FileMaker Server can simplify credential management by specifying OAuth 2.0 third-party authentication providers.

Features of FileMaker Server

1. Logging Top Call Statistics 

This feature allows the FileMaker Server Administrator to track and maintain the record of up to 25 longest individual remote calls. Using this log file, you can investigate and pinpoint each user-specific operations on this particular server to resolve any performance issues on the Server. 

2. Enhanced Security Logs

Administrators can use security-related messages to detect and investigate attempted and successful unauthorized activity and to troubleshoot problems. The log created can be filtered and sorted.

3. OAuth 2.0 support for accounts

OAuth is a third-party identity provider that has been specified in FileMaker Server to authenticate a user account.

4. More User Connection via Web

FileMaker WebDirect feature provides connections up to 500 users at the same time.Anyone who access to the internet or an intranet and with the compatible web browser can connect to FileMaker WebDirect to view, edit, sort, search records. For more on FileMaker Server, read about it on the FileMaker website.

FileMaker Server on Cloud 

FileMaker now has the FileMaker Cloud for Server usage. It is a cloud-based platform for managing FileMaker apps. It provides the simple and easier performance of the FileMaker Platform without providing time and resources for maintaining the Server.

FileMaker Cloud is currently only available in the United States and Canada. The core features are:

• Speedy deployment – Does not need any hardware/software setup

• Network Security – SSL/TLS level encryption supported with automates certificate management.

• FileMaker Cloud Admin Console – Dashboard for the system and app performance

• Separate Data/Configuration Setup – FileMaker Cloud stores the Developers files as a separate file which makes the upgrades and maintenance restart much more easier.

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FMDBSolutions is a group of custom FileMaker app experts that know all the ins and outs of FileMaker Server. Our experienced team has written blog posts on Fixing the Server Admin Issue as well as Enabling the Web Server, both related to simplifying FileMaker Server experience.

We also perform services for FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go such as integration, maintenance, and migration. Contact us right away to get in touch or get a free FileMaker consultation with our experts with our experts by clicking the box below.

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Master-Detail View in FileMaker 17 Explained

Master-Detail View or Master-Detail Layout is a new feature recently introduced in FileMaker 17. This layout was one of the updates given in their press release for the launch of FileMaker 17.

If you are unaware of what Master-Detail View is or what it does, let us give you a rundown.

Master-Detail View: Overview

The Master-Detail View uses a portal to display the Master List. The Detail fields of the selected record can be viewed on the same layout. In the past, app developers would have used the Self-Joins, Portal Filters to accomplish this functionality.

Here’s how you can take advantage of this brand new FileMaker feature. 

Master-Detail View: Configuration 

To use Master-Detail view feature, configure a portal via the Portal Setup dialog with “Show records from” as “Current Table” option. In this feature, we select the same table occurrence that the layout is based on, rather than selecting a related table.

Take a look at the following example. We select the same table “Projects”. We are now able to navigate between the records using the portal.

Pretty neat, right?

Master-Detail View: Merits

Now that Master-Detail View has been introduced, the FileMaker 17 experience has been enhanced. There are three big benefits of using this view, which are:

• Filtering of the portal can be done by the user’s found set (e.g., via finds and omits).

• Sorting the current record set will sort the portal records.

• Creating or deleting the records in the current found set will delete the records in the portal.

This was definitely a necessary update and we are glad that Apple introduced it to the latest version of FileMaker.

FMDBSolutions are FileMaker Masters

That’s it for this article and now you know more about Master-Detail View in FileMaker 17 than before. For more on other FM 17 attributes, there’s our post, Key Features of FileMaker 17 Explained.

FMDBSolutions is a team of custom FileMaker app experts with massive knowledge and wide understanding of FileMaker. We have many projects under our belt, which you can see by viewing our FileMaker Portfolio.

We work with clients on a global scale and have done so for the better part of a decade. Want solutions? Choose us. We can handle all types of projects, big and small. Contact our team right now or press this box for a free FileMaker consultation

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FileMaker 17 Kicks Off

FileMaker 17 was released on May 15th, 2018 and you can read the official announcement from FileMaker Inc. here. You can also test drive the trial version.

With the current launch, the company is doubling back on the principles that have contributed it to some million active readers who currently use the support across businesses, and in the small and midsize businesses, in addition to large businesses.

What’s Different in FileMaker 17?

In the previous release (FileMaker 16), the business included a number of programs that assisted professional programmers bring in external information through APIs along with other more pro-oriented capabilities.

The FileMaker 17 launch builds on this, but concentrates on the “lower-end of the tech acumen spectrum,” as Andrew LeCates, Director Platform Evangelism at FileMaker Inc. has said. He did notice, however, the firm doesn’t actually think of the distinction between the specialists and the more casual users.

FileMaker 17 starts using a renewed focus on the fundamentals

FileMaker is great because even professional programmers frequently use it to instantly get a project off the floor and it offers rapid app development. With the launch of the 17th version, FileMaker goes back to the basics. This doesn’t mean there’s nothing new, however.

New Features of FileMaker 17

This upgrade was a step up from FileMaker 16. There are several new features that were added in FileMaker 17. We are going to separate them by system / type.

FileMaker 17 for Desktop

For the FileMaker desktop version (FileMaker Pro) on both Mac and Windows, there were 4 major features that were added. Here they are:

1. You can send multiple attachments directly using the native send mail option.
2. Lock the application for a particular user for 5 minutes after 5 failed login attempts.
3. Data migration tool helps the user to migrate the data from one database to another much faster.
4. Building the master/detail view in a single layout is much more easier compared to the previous versions.

FileMaker 17 for iOS

There were also features that were added in FileMaker Go 17, which is an app through which you can access FileMaker. Here are the 2 FileMaker 17 features:

1. It allows the user to drag and drop data between any other applications.
2. Notifications could be exhibited in-house display utilizing the iBeacon or even the configured geo-fence.

FileMaker Server 17

FileMaker Server 17 wasn’t without its features, either. Here are the new improvements.

1. New UI for the FileMaker Server 17 that is similar to the FileMaker Cloud.
2. Set Using the Command Line Interface

The following settings have been removed from Admin Console, but can be set using the CLI command fmsadmin set server-config:

• Host password-protected databases only
• Limit number of FileMaker Pro client connections
• Maximum number of files to host
• Maximum simultaneous script sessions
• RAM reserved for database cache
• Statistics collection interval
• Progressive backup save interval
• Log file size limit

Those were the key features of FileMaker 17 explained by our experts. Be sure to follow the FileMaker best practices while you’re at it.

Contact Us for FileMaker 17 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. 

Our developers have gained certification in FileMaker 17 and we know all the ins and outs of the software. Contact us to discuss with one of our certified FileMaker experts and get a free FileMaker consultation (or click the yellow box down under) – This initial consultation is at no charge! 

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