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FileMaker announces version 10 of flagship database app

by Robert Palmer Jan 5th 2009 at 12:30PM

FileMaker, Inc. has released FileMaker Pro 10, the latest in its long line of database applications for Mac OS X, featuring a new interface and design.

FileMaker Pro 10 introduces the Status Toolbar, which it says is similar to most browser toolbars, that takes commonly used options out of the menus and presents them as tool buttons. This is the first major improvement to FileMaker's interface in years, and the company says it's aiming to make key features more 'discoverable' to novice Filemaker users. The UI requires a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768, however, which excludes older Macs and smaller netbooks.

Also new in this version are Script Triggers, which are time-based or user-based rules that launch scripts automatically. Bento 2 integration, support for the Microsoft Excel XLSX file format, direct database creation from Excel files (you already could start a DB by dragging and dropping a spreadsheet onto the FileMaker icon, but now the feature is explicit) better ability to set tab order, and better file recovery are included, too.

FileMaker Server 10 is also available, and includes a simplified tool for record import and export, and the ability to send mail directly from FileMaker without the need for an email client. Among other improvements, FileMaker Server 10 Advanced now allows up to 999 simultaneous connections.

FileMaker Pro is available in a variety of flavors:

  • FileMaker Pro 10: $299 ($179 upgrade)
  • FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced: $499 ($299 upgrade)
  • FileMaker Server 10: $999 ($599 upgrade)
  • FileMaker Server 10 Advanced: $2,999 ($1,799 upgrade)

All versions are available now. You can visit FileMaker this week at Macworld at the FileMaker Booth (#1225) and FileMaker Pavilion (#1125). We'll be diving into the new FileMaker features with a more detailed review soon, but this new version looks like it has plenty to please users both old and new.



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DMD

Sorry.....1Password autosubmitted on me.....You TUAW guys need a delete comment button for the users.

I've been trying to get the trial download to be sent using two of my email addresses and one of my friends. I've checked spam folders and everything and still no download link....annoying. If you're going to release a new version, how about letting your current customers know about it. That would be nice....

FileMaker Incorporated finally opened their eyes regarding their interface but they need to get their heads out of their ass about upgrade policies. Bleeding-edge users don't get any kind of special treatment so if you're like me, who's been paying $300 to upgrade FileMaker Pro Advanced for the past few versions, then you're probably a little TO'd that they don't at least make it a little less expensive for someone who is only one version behind.........I mean come on......Adobe has been accused of having some steep upgrade prices, but at least they reward customers that like to stay up-to-date.

It's like a conspiracy. FileMaker probably has an 12-18 month cycle between versions and they only include a couple of much-needed features with each new release.

Somebody needs to step in with a new database solution that is similar in approach and give these guys some more competition. That's the problem. They have no competition so they can pretty much do what they want (like spitting on their loyal customers).

January 05 2009 at 11:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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zebex

Maybe this link can help you...Enjoy.

http://www.filemakertrial.com/nskto/download_land/default.aspx?entry=AB6766A1-6DEA-4E25-B27B-78326D62F4F9

January 09 2009 at 11:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DMD

There is a sushi restaurant on NW 76th st called Tokyo and the ingredients of their bentos would definitely suffice for me. They call them the lunch box special but they're bentos nonetheless. If I had my way, I'd lose everything but the sushi and the seaweed salad. I love seaweed salad and different kinds of sushi. The salmon sashimi is really good.

January 05 2009 at 10:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jerry Salem

Regarding the Min Resolution requirements.
FMP10 runs fine on my PC when I change the resolution down to 800X600.


January 05 2009 at 4:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
maarten.vancoile

Looks like a Cocoa interface, finally.

January 05 2009 at 1:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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