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FileMaker Pro is across-platform (Mac OS and Windows) relational database (RDBMS)application published by Apple subsidiary FileMaker Inc.

Born at Nashoba Systems, Concord, MA, in the early 1980s asNutshell, a DOS-based database, it was adapted to the Macintosh with agraphical user interface in 1985. On the Mac, it was known asFileMaker. FileMaker went head-to-head with Microsoft File, then thedominant database app on the Mac, and within a year it matched itssales. Two years later Microsoft discontinued its program.

The first version to support Mac OS X, FileMaker Pro 5.5, was released in 2001, and version 6 was the last to support the Classic Mac OS. FileMaker's appeal was the integration of the database engine with a forms-based GUI that made it much easier to implement databases than other software available - a distinction it has maintained ever since.

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Noashoba had three major revisions of FileMaker before the companywas acquired by Apple to become part of its Claris* software divisionin 1986, at which point the software was renamed FileMaker II.FileMaker became a cross-platform app with Mac and Windows versions in1992. The first version to support Mac OS X, FileMaker Pro 5.5, wasreleased in 2001, and version 6 was the last to support the Classic MacOS.

FileMaker's appeal was the integration of the database engine with aforms-based GUI that made it much easier to implement databases thanother software available - a distinction it has maintained ever since.FileMaker can easily be used to create small, simple databases, such aspersonal contact lists or recipe files, but it has the power to enablecomplex enterprise-level relational systems as well. Its interface hasremained essentially the same over the years, so FileMaker users canuse new versions right out of the box without having to relearn it.

Version History

FileMaker v1.0 (4/85)

Requires System 3.2 to 4.2 and Finder 5.3 to 6.0.

FileMaker Plus v2.1 (10/86)

Same system requirements as FileMaker 1.0.

FileMaker 4 (6/88)
FileMaker II 1.0 (8/88), 1.1v2 (7/89)

By 1988, Apple had formed Claris, a wholly-owned subsidiary, tomarket software; Claris purchased FileMaker from Nashoba in July 1988,renaming it FileMaker II and making only minor changes. All theseversions require System 4.2 and Finder 6.0, but none run under anythingbeyond System 6.0.7.

FileMaker Pro 1.0

v1 (10/90); 1.0v2 (3/91); 1.0.v3 (4/92)

FileMaker Pro 1.0.vx requires System 6.0, but nothing later thanSystem 6.0.7.

FileMaker Pro 2.0

v1 (10/92), 2.0v2 (11/92), 2.0v3 (3/93), 2.0v4 (4/93); 2.1 (8/93),2.1v2 (2/94), 2.1v3 (7/94)
FileMaker Pro Server 2.0 (7/94), 2.1v1 (3/95)

FileMaker Pro 2.0 was the first cross-platform version(Mac/Windows). Users on either platform can share databases with userson the other. Other additions included ScriptMaker, field formatting,summary data export, and AppleEvents and QuickTime for Mac support.

Also new with 2.0 was the first release of FileMaker Pro SDK 2.1 (a'Solutions Distribution Kit' which enabled developers to compiletemplates into stand-alone applications) and FileMaker Pro Server.Sharing regular FileMaker databases is possible across any AppleTalk,MacIPX, or TCP/IP network on Macs or Windows or both. This requireseach user to have a own licensed copy of FileMaker; and when more thana small handful of users are logged in simultaneously, performancedegrades appreciably. FileMaker Pro Server was intended to serve largernetworks more quickly and less expensively.

Version 2.1 was a minor upgrade, bringing NETBIOS and MacIPXsupport, server administration, and QuickTime for Windows support.

FileMaker Pro 2 versions require System 6.0 'or later' (according toFileMaker Inc.). I haven't been able to find a copy to determine ifthat includes 8.x or 9.x or whether it will run in Classic Mode underOS X. (If you know, please take a minute to tell us!)

FileMaker Pro 3.0

v1 (12/95), 3.0v2 (1/96), 3.0v3 and SDK 3.0 (6/96), 3.0v4 (12/96),3.0v5 (1/97)
FileMaker Pro Server 3.0 (12/95) and 3.0v2 (6/96)

FileMaker Pro 3.0 introduces relational filesand portals, TCP/IP networking capabilities, and OLE support. A newfile format was also introduced, with the suffix .fp3; older files(with the suffix .fm) require conversion to the new format; onceconverted, they will no longer run in older versions of FileMaker. Ifyou need or want to open a file in an older version, be sure to save acopy in the older format before converting to the new.

System requirements (except for Server): 6 MB RAM (v3 needs aminimum of 3 MB RAM, which, combined with System 7's requirementof 2 MB - the absolute minimum! - means you essentially need6 MB; System 7.0 through 9.2.2, and will run in the Classic Modein OS X. FileMaker Pro Server 3.0 requires System 7.1 orhigher.

System requirements, Server 3.0: 68030 or better CPU; 4 MB RAM (8 MBRAM for PowerPC Macs).

Note: Updates for all versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker ProAdvanced, and FileMaker Server 4.0 and later which follow are available from FileMaker.

FileMaker Pro 4.0

v1 (9/97), SDK 4.0 (9/98), 4.0v2 (10/98), 4.0v3 (7/99); 4.1 (6/98),4.1v2 (6/99), 4.1v3 (7/99)

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In early 1998, Apple moved nearly all Claris products (the ones theydidn't discontinue) in-house - all except FileMaker and Claris HomePage. They renamed the subsidiary FileMaker Inc., and it continued todevelop and market the database.

Version 4.0 introduced plugins support - developers could writevarious extensions adding to FileMaker functionality. (There arehundreds of plugins now available - search for 'FileMaker' at MacUpdate or VersionTracker to see what'savailable.)

The Web Companion, a bundled plugin, made its bow, with its own httpserver and CGI, enabling users to run a website with one copy ofFileMaker Pro. Also new was sorted relationships, object rotation,support for GIF and JPEG images, exact field match, and the ability toimport Excel files directly.

Version 4.1 added ODBC/SQL import via plugins (PPC hardware only),kiosk mode, and Euro symbol support.

System requirements: System 7.1 through 9.2.2; also runs in Classicmode in OS X. It is the last version of FileMaker Pro which willrun on 680x0 Macs.

FileMaker Pro 5.0

v1 (9/99), 5.0v2 (2/00), 5.0v3 (3/00)
FileMaker Pro Server 5.0 (11/99), 5.0v2 (5/00)

Version 5.0 was a major upgrade, with another new file format (.fm5)that required conversion of older databases (with the same caveats asbefore). New features: built-in ODBC driver, enhanced Web publishing,layout/report assistant, table view, script import, conditional valuelists, data merge on import, and QuickTime VR support.

System requirements: PowerPC CPU; Mac OS 7.6 through 9.2.2; runs inOS X via Classic Mode.

Also required is a PowerPC processor, 16 MB RAM, 17-30 MB free spaceon your hard drive, and a CD-ROM.

FileMaker Pro 5.5

v1 (4/01), 5.5v2 (12/01)
FileMaker Pro Server 5.5 (7/01), 5.5v4 (10/03)

This version is the first to run natively in Mac OS X. New featuresincluded improved ODBC support, record-level security, two-way dynamicODBC exchange, Excel Named Range import, and multithreaded WebCompanion.

Requires Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X (runs inClassic Mode in OS X).

FileMaker Pro 6.0

v1 (9/02), 6.0v2 (10/03), 6.0v3, 6.0v4 (11/03)

Added XML import and export, multimedia and digital image import,Format Painter, import folder of files, custom dialog boxes, constrainand extend found set.

System requirements: Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS 9.2.2; Mac OS X10.1 (runs in Classic Mode, no support for toolbars).

FileMaker Pro 7.0

v1 (3/04), 7.0v2 (5/04), 7.0v3 (10/04) - FileMaker Pro Server 7.0(5/04), 7.0v2 (9/04), 7.0v3 (2/05), 7.0v4 (10/05)

FileMaker Pro 7 was a 'Great Leap Forward' - with another fileformat change (.fp7). (To use databases from FileMaker Pro versions 2.xor earlier, you first have to use a version of FileMaker between 3.xand 6.x to convert upwards, then use version 7.0 to convert that file.If you don't already have one of those versions, you can use trialversions to do the job - forOS 8.x or 9.x, , for OS X)

A new relational structure allows up to a million tables in a onefile, along with multiple files and windows, and increased databasecapacity (8 terabytes). Other new features include: entity relationshipdiagrams, calculation variables, store/import/export any file incontainer field, enhanced Instant Web Publishing (better rendering,more script steps supported, new status area), split portals, sort onsummary field, and accounts/privilege-based security parameters onscripts and buttons.

System requirements: G3, G4, or G5 CPU; 128 MB RAM; 800 x 600display (1024 x 768 or higher preferred); Mac OS X 10.2.8

FileMaker Pro 8.0 and Advanced 8.0

v1 (8/05); 8.0v2 and Advanced 8.0v2 (12/05); 8.0v3 and Advanced8.0v3 (4/06)

FileMaker Pro 8 offered many new features, including: PDF Maker(save as PDF) and Excel Maker (save in Excel format or export toExcel), tab control, script variables, auto-completion for data entry,calendar dropdowns, enhanced finds, email merge, table import, andscriptable PDF reports.

FileMaker Pro Advanced offers developers extensive control overmenus available in their databases and allows scripts, relationships,and fields to be copied and pasted.

System requirements: G3, G4, or G5 CPU (Intel CPUs supported viaRosetta); 256 MB RAM; Mac OS X 10.3.9

FileMaker Pro Server 8.0

v1 (9/05), 8.0v3 (4/06), 8.0v4 (7/06)
Server Advanced 8.0 (1/06), 8.0v3 (4/06), 8.0v4 (7/06)

In FileMaker Server 8 and FileMaker Server 8 Advanced, the databaseengine was improved, providing significant speed increases overFileMaker Server 7.

System requirements: G3, G4, or G5 CPU (Intel CPUs supported viaRosetta); 256 MB RAM; Mac OS X 10.3.9

FileMaker Pro 8.5 and Advanced 8.5

v1 (7/06); Advanced 8.5v2 (runs under Leopard) (12/07)

Universal binary (supports Intel Macs). The new FileMaker Web Viewerallows viewing web pages directly within database records, based ondata held within a record (such as a map based upon an address).Databases can also be integrated with web enabled applications. Alsohas new object functions and scripts, and the FileMaker LearningCenter.

System requirements: G3, G4, G5 or Intel CPU; 256 MB RAM; Mac OS X10.3.9 for PowerPC Macs, 10.4.5 for Intel Macs

FileMaker Pro 9

v1 (7/07), Advanced 9.0v2 (11/07), 9.0v3 and Advanced 9.0v3 forTiger (2/08), 9.0v3 and Advanced 9.0v3 for Leopard (12/07)
FileMaker Pro Server and Server Advanced 9.0v2 (9/07), 9.0v3 for Tigerand for Leopard (2/08), 9.0.3.326 (3/08)

New features include native SQL support for Microsoft SQL, Oracle,and MySQL; script grouping; conditional formatting; and append to PDF.Server 9 and Server Advanced 9 have a new admin console, secureconnections to external SQL data sources, PHP site assistant, andserver-side scripting.

System requirements: G3, G4, G5, or Intel CPU; 256 MB RAM; Mac OS X10.4.8

FileMaker Pro 10

v1 (1/09), v2 (4/09, Windows only bug fix), v3 (7/09)
FileMaker Server v1 (1/09, v2 (7/09)

New features include instant Web publishing and scripttriggering.

System requirements: G4, G5, or Intel CPU; 256 MB RAM, Mac OS X10.4.11

FileMaker Pro 11

v1 (3/10)

New features include charts, snapshot links, filtered portals, andrecurring imports.

System requirements: G4, G5, or Intel CPU; 512 MB RAM; Mac OS X10.5.7

Resources

FileMaker,Wikipedia
The Originof FileMaker Pro, Glenn Koenig, 2004.04.02
Nashoba, WeHardly Knew Ye, Brian Dunning, 1999.03
Use yourFileMaker Pro databases on your iPhone, Adam Rosen, Adam's Apple,2008.10.06. Although there's no version of FileMaker Pro for theiPhone, FMTouch will let you use your data and layouts on it.

The Claris brand was discontinued in 1998,ClarisWorks was renamed AppleWorks, and FileMaker Inc. was born. It'sonly products at the time were FileMaker Pro and Claris Home Page 3.0,which was never again updated; it was discontinued in 2001. FileMakerInc. added a new database product, Bento, in 2008.

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