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December 1, 1982

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FileMaker Pro

January 1, 1983

FileMaker Pro is a powerful, easy-to-use database software for yourself or a team. It makes it easy to create forms, reports and labels. Databases operate as standalone or can be easily shared on a network or over the web. The companion product, FileMaker Go works on iOS devices (iPhones, iPads and iPods) to allow you take your data with you.

FileMaker has a long and storied history—this timeline is designed to illustrate a part of that past.

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Nutshell for MS-DOS

January 5, 1983

FileMaker began as a MS-DOS-based computer program named Nutshell. It was developed by Nashoba Systems of Concord, Massachusetts, around 1982 or 1983. Nutshell was distributed by Leading Edge, an electronics marketer that had recently started selling IBM PC-compatible computers.

Spec Bowers came up with the initial design concepts:

  • fields are variable length, you can enter as much data as you want
  • every word in every field is indexed
  • you can add fields at any time or delete them
  • you can display your data in different layouts
  • the user interface would be menu driven (a mouse came later)
  • it would have good performance on even very large databases
  • initially, it would support date, number, text, and calculation field types'
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    FileMaker v1.0

    April 1, 1985

    With the introduction of the Macintosh, Nashoba combined the basic data engine with a new forms-based graphical user interface (GUI). Leading Edge was not interested in newer versions, preferring to remain a DOS-only vendor, and kept the Nutshell name. Nashoba found another distributor, Forethought Inc., and introduced the program on the Macintosh platform as FileMaker.

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    FileMaker Plus v2.1

    October 1, 1986

    When the Macintosh Plus was introduced, the next version of FileMaker was named FileMaker Plus to reflect the new model's name.

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    FileMaker 4 v4

    June 1, 1988

    Forethought was purchased by Microsoft, which was then introducing their PowerPoint product that became part of Microsoft Office. Microsoft had introduced its own database application, Microsoft File, shortly before FileMaker, but it was outsold by FileMaker and Microsoft discontinued it. Microsoft negotiated with Nashoba for the right to publish FileMaker, but Nashoba decided to self-publish the next version, FileMaker 4.

    This version ran on the Macintosh and supported the Mac's new MultiFinder, a limited multi-tasking system. It came on floppy disks and offered multi-user support (no server version yet). The manual describes how to set it up to work either on a hard drive, or with two floppy disks. There were instructions on how to convert older FileMaker Plus files to FileMaker 4. New features:

  • Version number shows up in the Apple About FileMaker menu
  • New 'Exclusive' command to limit files from multi-user mode
  • Password protection added. No user name, just a password. This one field security system persisted until FileMaker Pro 7.
  • Save a Copy - duplicate, compressed or clone
  • More command keys supported (Command W, Command Q etc)
  • Undo layout changes - single level undo, persisted for many, many versions.
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    FileMaker II v 1.0

    August 1, 1988

    Shortly thereafter, Apple Computer formed Claris, a wholly owned subsidiary, to market software. Claris purchased Nashoba to round out its software suite. By then, Leading Edge and Nutshell had faded from the marketplace because of competition from other DOS and later Windows platform database products. FileMaker, however, continued to succeed on the Macintosh platform. Claris changed the product's name to FileMaker II to conform to its naming scheme for other products, such as MacWrite II, but the product was changed little from the last Nashoba version.

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    FileMaker II version 1.1v2

    July 1, 1989

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    FileMaker Pro 1.0

    October 1, 1990

    Several minor versions followed, and things finally settled down with the release of FileMaker Pro 1.0 in 1990.

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    FileMaker Pro 1.0v2

    March 1, 1991

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    FileMaker Pro 1.0v3

    April 1, 1992

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    FileMaker Pro 2

    October 1, 1992

    In September 1992, Claris released a multiplatform version for both the Mac and Windows. Except for few platform-specific functionalities, the program's features and user interface were the same on both platforms; File format .fm since FileMaker Pro 2.0

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    FileMaker Pro 2.0v2

    November 1, 1992

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    FileMaker Pro 2.0v3

    March 1, 1993

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    FileMaker Pro 2.0v4

    April 1, 1993

    FileMaker Pro is a cross-platform relational database application from FileMaker Inc. (a subsidiary of Apple Inc.). It is noted for the integration of the database engine with the GUI-based interface, which allows users to modify the database by dragging new elements into the layouts/screens/forms that provide the user interface. This results in a 'quasi-object' development environment that sets it apart from other commercial databases. Claris changed the name to 'FileMaker II' in order to be compatible with the naming of their other products, such as MacWrite II, but the product was changed little from the last Nashoba version. Several seemingly randomly numbered minor versions followed, and things finally settled down with the release of 'FileMaker Pro' 1.0 in 1990. At this point, FileMaker was still a Mac OS–only application. A significant milestone in FileMaker's history came with the release in September 1992 of a multiplatform version (the one shown here). Except for few platform-specific functionalities, a 'solution' (as FileMaker Pro databases are called) looks and feels the same in Windows as on a Mac. This gave it a very strong position in the marketplace and continues to be one of its key advantages. The following version 3.0, released around 1995, was a significant upgrade with new relational and scripting features.

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    FileMaker Pro 2.1

    August 1, 1993

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    FileMaker Pro 2.1v2

    February 1, 1994

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    FileMaker Pro 2.1v3 and FileMaker SDK 2.1

    July 1, 1994

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    FileMaker Pro Server 2

    July 1, 1994

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    FileMaker Pro SDK 2.1v1

    July 1, 1994

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    FileMaker Pro Server 2.1v1

    March 1, 1995

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    FileMaker Pro 3

    December 1, 1995

    Version 3.0, released around 1995, introduced new relational and scripting features; File format .fp3 since FileMaker Pro 3.0 New features in FileMaker Pro:

  • Relational database capability
  • Improved networking
  • Enhanced calculations
  • ScriptMaker enhancements
  • Browse and Find mode improvements
  • Editing enhancements
  • Field definition improvements
  • More flexibility with value lists
  • New options in Layout mode
  • More powerful file handling
  • Automatic database creation
  • Expanded import and export
  • New ways to limit user access

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    FileMaker Pro Server 3

    January 1, 1996

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    FileMaker Pro 3.0v2

    January 1, 1996

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    FileMaker Pro 3.0v3

    June 1, 1996

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    FileMaker Pro 3.0v4

    June 1, 1996

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    FileMaker Pro SDK 3.0v1

    June 1, 1996

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    1996 Claris World Wide Developer Conference (DevCon)

    June 3, 1996

  • Santa Clara
  • Location: Santa Clara Marriott
  • Attendees: 100

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    1997 Claris Solutions Conference (DevCon)

    May 12, 1997

  • San Jose, California
  • Location: Fairmont Hotel
  • Attendees: 300

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    FileMaker Pro 4

    September 1, 1997

    'Version 4.0, introduced in 1997, added a plug-in architecture much like that of Adobe Photoshop, which enabled third-party developers to add features to FileMaker. A bundled plug-in was the Web Companion, which allowed the database to act as a web server. Other 'plugs' added features to the interface and enabled FileMaker to serve as an FTP client, perform external file operations, and send messages to remote FileMaker files over the Internet or an intranet.' - Wikipedia.

    New Features:

  • Web publishing capabilities
  • Instant Web Publishing
  • Custom Web Publishing
  • New Internet features
  • GIF and JPEG support
  • Export to an HTML table
  • Send Mail script step
  • URL support
  • Open URL script step
  • Expanded Sort and Find options
  • New calculation functions
  • Layout and interface enhancements
  • Excel import
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    'Claris' name changed to FileMaker Inc.

    January 1, 1998

    By 1995 FileMaker was the only strong-selling product in Claris's lineup. In 1998, Apple moved development of some of the other Claris products in house, dropped most of the rest, and changed Claris's name to FileMaker, Inc., to concentrate on that product.

  • The company kept FileMaker and Claris HomePage 3.0. The latter was discontinued in 2001 leaving FileMaker as its lone offering until January 8, 2008, when the company released Bento, a template-based database application with a leaning toward information from other applications.
  • Start date estimated.

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    FileMaker Pro 4 Developer Edition

    May 1, 1998

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    1998 FileMaker DevCon

    August 15, 1998

  • Monterey, California
  • Date Estimated
  • Location: Doubletree & Marriot
  • Attendees: 900

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    FileMaker Pro 4.1v2

    June 1, 1999

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    1999 FileMaker DevCon

    August 1, 1999

  • San Diego, California
  • Location: Sheraton Harbor Island
  • Attendees: 1,000

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    FileMaker Pro 5

    September 1, 1999

    New Features:

  • MS Office style toolbar
  • Resizeable dialog boxes for Define Fields, Script Definition, Define Relationships, Define Value Lists
  • Layout/Report assistant
  • '3D' look to layout objects
  • Expanded color palettes
  • ODBC support
  •  Microsoft Excel import/export improved
  • ActiveX Automation (Windows)
  • QuickTime support
  • View as Table
  • Value list improvements: base values on a relationship, sorting based on another field, value lists from other databases
  • Import scripts from other FileMaker databases
  • Multi-User (hidden) - hide databases being shared on a network.'
  • File format .fp5 since FileMaker Pro 5.0

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    FileMaker Server 5

    November 1, 1999

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    2000 FileMaker DevCon

    August 27, 2000

  • Palm Desert, California
  • Location: Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa
  • Attendees: 1,100

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    FileMaker Pro 5.5

    April 1, 2001

    New features

  • Support for Windows 2000 Professional
  • Many ease-of-use improvements, for example, being able to resize the Specify Calculation dialog box
  • An Open Remote menu item and an Open Host script step, which give you the ability to open the Hosts dialog box in just one step.
  • The ability to secure individual records through FileMaker Pro 5.5 access privileges, including record-by-record security for databases published on the Web
  • Many new script steps and functions, for example, an Execute SQL script step
  • extended ODBC and SQL functionality, such as the ability to execute SQL statements from a field value
  •  More resizable dialog boxes, including the Specify Calculation dialog box. When you reposition or resize a dialog box, FileMaker Pro now remembers the location and size when you reopen your file or re-launch the application. Non-resizable dialog boxes open in their default position and size.
  •  Importing named ranges of Microsoft Excel data
  •  Support for more script steps in Instant Web Publishing

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    FileMaker Server 5.5 - 5.5(v4)

    July 1, 2001

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    2001 FileMaker DevCon

    August 12, 2001

  • Orlando, Florida
  • Location: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
  • Theme: The Wonderful World of FileMaker
  • Attendees: 1,200

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    2002 FileMaker DevCon

    August 12, 2002

  • Palm Desert, California
  • Location: Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa
  • Theme: Information, Integration, Innovation.
  • Attendees: 1,100

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    FileMaker Pro 6

    September 1, 2002

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    2003 FileMaker DevCon

    August 24, 2003

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge
  • Attendees: 1,300

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    FileMaker Server 7.0v1

    May 1, 2004

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    FileMaker Pro 7.0v2

    May 1, 2004

    New features:

  •  Multiple tables/file architecture introduced multiple windows
  •  Create tables, fields, and relationships in one window
  •  relationships graph - graphical view of relationship design
  •  Because a FileMaker file can now have multiple data tables, the security model can be managed for an entire system in a single file. Translation: much easier to change users and passwords for a FileMaker solution.
  •  Multiple windows per file
  •  Larger file sizes - theoretical limits are up to 8 terabytes in size, 1 million tables per file, 64 quadrillion records per table, 256 million fields per table, store files of any type in container fields.
  •  calc variables
  •  Mac version requires OS X.
  •  Major change to file format: .fp7 since FileMaker Pro 7.0, (including FileMaker Go 1.0) New features in FileMaker Developer 7
  • Integrated Developer Utilities
  • Improved Script Debugger
  • More powerful Database Design Report feature
  • New file maintenance tools
  • New Custom Functions utility

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    2004 FileMaker DevCon

    August 29, 2004

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
  • Attendees: 1,500

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    FileMaker Server 7.0v2

    September 1, 2004

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    FileMaker Pro 7.0v3

    October 1, 2004

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    FileMaker Pro 8

    August 1, 2005

  • Scriptable creation of PDF reports
  • Script variables
  • Tabs on layouts

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    2005 FileMaker DevCon

    August 28, 2005

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
  • Attendees: 1,100

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    FileMaker Server 8.0v1

    September 1, 2005

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    FileMaker Pro 8.0v2

    December 1, 2005

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    FileMaker Server 8.0v1 Advanced

    January 1, 2006

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    FileMaker Mobile 8

    January 1, 2006

    FileMaker Mobile line now discontinued. Ran on Windows Mobile and Palm platforms. Features:

  • Synchronization-based add-on to FileMaker Pro 5
  • Load fields and records that you choose easily onto your handheld
  • View, modify, add, and delete records on both handheld and desktop
  • Synchronize your handheld with your desktop database 1 button push
  • Designed for individual users who work with personal, single-user databases

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    FileMaker Pro 8.0v3

    April 1, 2006

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    FileMaker Server 8.0v3

    April 1, 2006

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    FileMaker Pro 8.5

    July 1, 2006

  • Mac OS X Universal Binary Support
  • Embedded browser (Web Viewer)
  • object names
  • Go to Object script step
  • List function
  • LayoutObjectNames function
  • get(ActiveLayoutObjectName) function
  • GetLayoutObjectAttribute function
  • GetAsURLEncoded function

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    FileMaker Server 8.0v4

    July 1, 2006

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    2006 FileMaker DevCon

    August 13, 2006

  • Orlando, Florida
  • Location: JW Marriott Orlando Grand Lakes
  • Theme: Bringing FileMaker Solutions to the Web
  • Attendees: 1,200

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    FileMaker Pro 8.5v2

    March 1, 2007

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    FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server 9

    July 1, 2007

    New Features:

  •  Native support for the SQL databases MS SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle
  • FileMaker Quick Start Screen
  • Conditional Formatting
  • click on Send Link and FileMaker Pro will create an email with a simple hyperlink that when clicked on, will open your database
  • Append to PDF
  • ESS - add a SQL table or view to the FileMaker Relationship Graph
  • Script Grouping and Editing Tools
  • FileMaker Web Viewer
  • Field Level Spell Checking
  • Enhanced Toolbars

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    2007 FileMaker DevCon

    August 5, 2007

  • Orlando, Florida
  • Location: JW Marriott Orlando Grand Lakes
  • Attendees: 1,300

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    FileMaker Server 9.0v2

    September 1, 2007

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    FileMaker Pro 9.0v2

    November 1, 2007

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    FileMaker Pro 9.0v3

    December 1, 2007

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    FileMaker Server 9.0v3

    February 1, 2008

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    FileMaker Server 9.0.3.326

    March 1, 2008

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    2008 FileMaker DevCon

    July 13, 2008

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge
  • Attendees: 1,150

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    FileMaker Pro, Advanced and Server 10

    January 1, 2009

  • Status toolbar at the top of the window instead of on the left side
  • Saved finds
  • Improved Find mode
  • Layout object tooltips
  • FileMaker Quick Start Screen
  • Improved Starter Solutions
  • Advanced recovery options
  • Dynamic subsummary reports
  • More layout themes
  • See new records appear in sorted order when you add records to a found set.
  • Import data from and export data to Excel 2007/2008 format files.
  • SMTP-direct email support
  • Script triggers
  • Manage Scripts feature (formerly ScriptMaker)
  • Install OnTimer Script script step
  • Open Edit Saved Finds script step
  • Improved to let you save a specified target printer with a name of any length when a script runs.
  • Set Field By Name script step
  • Char(number) function
  • Code(text) function
  • GetFieldName(field) function
  • Get(DocumentsPathListing) function
  • Get(TriggerKeystroke) function
  • Get(TriggerModifierKeys) function

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    FileMaker Server 10.0v1a (Windows)

    February 1, 2009

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    2009 FileMaker DevCon

    August 13, 2009

  • San Francisco, California
  • Location: Hilton O'Farrell Street San Francisco
  • Theme - Discover Gold
  • Attendees: 1100

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    FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server 11

    March 1, 2010

    New features:

  • Snapshot link filtered portals, and recurring imports
  • Charts - bar, line, area, and pie charts
  • Quick Reports - Create reports in a spreadsheet-like format. Group and summarize data on the fly
  •  Recurring Import- Automatically import Excel and text files every time you open your database
  •  Quick Find- Search for information just as you would in a web browser
  •  Inspector - Manage your layout tools all in one convenient place
  •  Layout Folders - Organize layouts into folders with easy drag and drop.

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    FileMaker Go 1.0

    July 1, 2010

    FileMaker for iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

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    2010 FileMaker DevCon

    August 15, 2010

  • San Diego
  • Location: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
  • Theme: Connect with your world
  • Attendees: 1,000

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    FileMaker Go 1.1

    September 1, 2010

  • PDF creation
  • Photo support
  • Import from FileMaker Pro

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    FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11

    February 1, 2011

  • 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 custom app.

  • 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.

  • 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 app schema.
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    FileMaker Server 11

    April 1, 2011

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    FileMaker Go 1.2

    April 1, 2011

  • Printing
  • Signature Capture
  • Charts
  • Enhanced PDF creation

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    2011 FileMaker DevCon

    August 2, 2011

  • San Diego, California
  • Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  • Theme - Go Farther
  • Attendees: 1,200

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    FileMaker Pro, Advanced, Server, Go 12

    April 1, 2012

  • Eye-catching layout themes Apply one of many stunning new themes to instantly change the look of your custom app.

  • 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 templates.

  • Enhanced container fields Drag and drop files into your app, 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 app.

  • ESS relinking Repoint your ESS connection to a different SQL database for development and testing needs.

  • FileMaker Server 12 64 bit, faster WAN, Progressive Backups, re-written web publishing engine

  • FileMaker Go 12 for iPhone and iPad are made available as free downloads from the App Store. Supports streaming audio and video and AirPlay.
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    2012 FileMaker DevCon

    July 16, 2012

  • Miami, Florida
  • Location: Fontainebleau Miami Beach
  • Theme: Break Through
  • Attendees: 1200, 30% new attendees
  • 90 sessions
  • 27 exhibitors

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    2013 FileMaker Developer Conference

    August 12, 2013

  • San Diego, California
  • Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  • Attendees: Over 1200
  • Excellence Awards: www.filemaker.com/fba/devcon-a…

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    FileMaker Pro 13 Platform

    December 3, 2013

  • Custom themes Modify and save changes to existing layout themes to match your exact business needs. Reuse your themes across other apps, and share with your colleagues.

  • Styles Themes now include styles, which are sets of attributes, like colors, fonts and text size. Create your own styles or customize existing styles.

  • More Inspector attributes Control additional design attribute including inner/outer shadows, padding, text baseline, and layout backgrounds.

  • Field Picker Create new fields and drag and drop multiple fields onto the form directly from Layout mode.

  • Database encryption Use powerful AES 256-bit encryption, available in FileMaker Pro Advanced, to protect your data where it lives – whether it’s on a FileMaker client or hosted on FileMaker Server.

  • Slide control Use multi-panel slide controls to manage images and other data in separate slide panels all within the same layout.

  • Popovers Group fields, links and other information without having to move to separate layouts or windows with iOS-style popovers.

  • Control object visibility Control whether or not an object appears on your layout based on the results of a calculation.

  • Calculated tab control titles and dialog button titles Use the power of the calculation engine to specify the title of your tabs and custom dialog buttons.

  • HTTP Post Use HTTPPOST with the “Insert from URL” or “Import Records: XML Data Source” commands to transfer data to a web server or web form.
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    2014 FileMaker Developer Conference

    July 28, 2014

  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Location: JW Marriott, San Antonio Hill Country
  • Attendees: est 1200

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    FileMaker Go, Pro, Advanced 14, FileMaker Server 14

    May 1, 2015

  • Script Workspace Create, edit and view your scripts all in one streamlined workspace.

  • New Specify Calculation dialog box Increase your productivity with auto-complete and search for calculation functions.

  • Launch Center Visually organize all your FileMaker apps in one convenient screen. Choose from 29 pre-designed icons to represent your apps or use custom icons.

  • Button bar Create groups of buttons you can use for navigation or as custom toolbars.

  • Button icons Get 140 professionally designed icons that cover a wide variety of tasks to use in your buttons. Or use custom button icons.

  • Top and bottom navigation parts These new layout parts remain static on your layout so as you scroll, the navigation is always visible.

  • In-field labels Simplify your layouts by adding placeholder text or instructions inside a field. This text disappears when you type.

  • Color selection The color palette displays colors that coordinate with your current theme so it’s easy to create attractive layouts.

  • Object component styles Select the color of icons and radio buttons in control styles such as pop-up menus, drop-down lists, portal rows, and more.
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    2015 FileMaker DevCon in Las Vegas, Nevada

    July 20, 2015

  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Cosmopolitan Hotel
  • 1,500 participants

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    FileMaker Go, Pro, Advanced 15, FileMaker Server 15

    May 1, 2016

  •  In-product updates Instantly download and install the latest updates for FileMaker Pro right from within the product.

  •  Undo scripting Recover your scripting work with multiple undo. Redo and undo your work as many times as needed.

  •  Highlighted script errors Red highlighted text helps you easily identify problem areas in the Script Workspace.

  •  ESS Adapter Connect to even more External SQL Data Sources, including PostgreSQL and IBM DB2.

  •  Basic Starter Solutions Choose from 4 new basic Starter Solutions to help create your first custom app.

  •  Web-based Help Get faster results when searching for FileMaker information using the new web-based Help.

  •  Concealed edit box Hide sensitive information from being displayed such as passwords or credit card numbers. Data is masked with a symbol.

  •  Portal in-line progress bar Continue to use your app while filtering and sorting data. The progress bar indicates when the process is complete.
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    2016 FileMaker DevCon in Las Vegas, Nevada

    July 18, 2016

  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • July 18–21
  • Cosmopolitan Hotel
  • 1,600 participants

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    FileMaker Cloud 1.0

    September 1, 2016

    FileMaker Server via Amazon Web Services (AWS) running on CentOS Linux

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    FileMaker Pro, Advanced 16, FileMaker Server 16, FileMaker Go 16

    May 1, 2017

  • Layout Objects window (control layers in layouts), Cards feature (better control of prompts), cURL support added for 'Insert from URL' function (HTTP/S methods such as POST/GET), JSON text manipulation functions, data viewer auto calc
  • REST-based FileMaker Data API, WebDirect browser support scalability up to 500 concurrent users, PDF generation on server and WebDirect, OAuth 2.0 support (Amazon, Google, Microsoft) at the Security layer
  • Enhanced signature capture, geofence, plugin compatibility, animations and transitions
  • Layout Objects window View a hierarchical list of all objects on a layout. Select, hide, and name objects, as well as change the stacking order.
  • Cards Create windows that are automatically sized and placed appropriately on the main screen. Open other windows or files without having to first close the card.
  • New FileMaker Pro interface on Windows OS Get a more native Windows OS experience with a brand-new user interface.
  • Copy and paste value lists Use standard keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste value lists.
  • Variables in FileMaker data source references Dynamically open hosted FileMaker files by specifying a variable when choosing a file path.
  • Enhanced cURL options Easily exchange data with other web services and applications.
  • JSON functions Use predefined functions to simplify parsing and generating JSON data requested from other data sources.
  • External script steps Extend the capabilities of third-party plug-ins with support for external script steps in the FileMaker Plug-in SDK.
  • Clickable security lock icons Click the lock icon to get more details about the security of your network connection.
  • OAuth 2.0 support for accounts Use Amazon, Google, or Microsoft Azure account credentials to log in to your FileMaker-based apps.
  • Field-level text encryption
  • Ability to encrypt text in a field.

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    2017 FileMaker DevCon in Phoenix, Arizona

    July 24, 2017

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • July 24–27
  • J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge
  • 1,600 participants

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    FileMaker Pro Advanced 17, FileMaker Server 17, FileMaker Go 17

    May 15, 2018

  • FileMaker Pro Advanced Replaces FileMaker Pro, All users now get the Advanced version
  • FileMaker Server Admin Console, Redesigned to be more lightweight and for easier administration
  • Master-Detail Layouts, Saves time in creating self-join relationships and scripts; portal displays records from the current found set
  • Redesigned Layout Mode, Convenient panes designed to show or hide
  • Default Fields, Automatically created when a new table is defined, and can be customized
  • Multiple email attachments are now supported
  • Copy and Paste custom menus
  • Select Objects, Select, resize, move and format individual objects that are in a group without ungrouping
  • New Script Steps, Configure Local Notification, Open Hosts, Open My Apps
  • Create Directories option in script steps
  • New Functions, Get(ActiveRecordNumber), Get(UUIDNumber), Get(Sensor)
  • New FileMaker Data Migration Tool, Save large amounts of time in migrating your data to updated custom apps

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    2018 FileMaker DevCon in Dallas, Texas

    August 6, 2018

  • Dallas, Texas
  • August 6-9
  • Gaylord Palms Resort
  • 1,500 participants

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    FileMaker DevCon 2019 in Orlando, Florida

    August 5, 2019

    The 24th DevCon. See you there!

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    Nutshell for MS-DOS

    FileMaker v1.0

    FileMaker Plus v2.1

    FileMaker 4 v4

    FileMaker II v 1.0

    FileMaker II version 1.1v2

    FileMaker Pro 1.0

    FileMaker Pro 1.0v2

    FileMaker Pro 1.0v3

    FileMaker Pro 2

    FileMaker Pro 2.0v2

    FileMaker Pro 2.0v3

    FileMaker Pro 2.0v4

    FileMaker Pro 2.1

    FileMaker Pro 2.1v2

    FileMaker Pro 2.1v3 and FileMaker SDK 2.1

    FileMaker Pro Server 2

    FileMaker Pro SDK 2.1v1

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    FileMaker Pro 3

    FileMaker Pro Server 3

    FileMaker Pro 3.0v2

    FileMaker Pro 3.0v3

    FileMaker Pro 3.0v4

    FileMaker Pro SDK 3.0v1

    1996 Claris World Wide Developer Conference (DevCon)

    1997 Claris Solutions Conference (DevCon)

    FileMaker Pro 4

    'Claris' name changed to FileMaker Inc.

    FileMaker Pro 4 Developer Edition

    1998 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro 4.1v2

    1999 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro 5

    FileMaker Server 5

    2000 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro 5.5

    FileMaker Server 5.5 - 5.5(v4)

    2001 FileMaker DevCon

    2002 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro 6

    2003 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Server 7.0v1

    FileMaker Pro 7.0v2

    2004 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Server 7.0v2

    FileMaker Pro 7.0v3

    FileMaker Pro 8

    2005 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Server 8.0v1

    FileMaker Pro 8.0v2

    FileMaker Server 8.0v1 Advanced

    FileMaker Mobile 8

    FileMaker Pro 8.0v3

    FileMaker Server 8.0v3

    FileMaker Pro 8.5

    FileMaker Server 8.0v4

    2006 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro 8.5v2

    FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server 9

    2007 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Server 9.0v2

    FileMaker Pro 9.0v2

    FileMaker Pro 9.0v3

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    FileMaker Server 9.0.3.326

    2008 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro, Advanced and Server 10

    FileMaker Server 10.0v1a (Windows)

    2009 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server 11

    FileMaker Go 1.0

    2010 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Go 1.1

    FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11

    FileMaker Server 11

    FileMaker Go 1.2

    2011 FileMaker DevCon

    FileMaker Pro, Advanced, Server, Go 12

    2012 FileMaker DevCon

    2013 FileMaker Developer Conference

    FileMaker Pro 13 Platform

    2014 FileMaker Developer Conference

    FileMaker Go, Pro, Advanced 14, FileMaker Server 14

    2015 FileMaker DevCon in Las Vegas, Nevada

    FileMaker Go, Pro, Advanced 15, FileMaker Server 15

    2016 FileMaker DevCon in Las Vegas, Nevada

    FileMaker Cloud 1.0

    FileMaker Pro, Advanced 16, FileMaker Server 16, FileMaker Go 16

    2017 FileMaker DevCon in Phoenix, Arizona

    FileMaker Pro Advanced 17, FileMaker Server 17, FileMaker Go 17

    2018 FileMaker DevCon in Dallas, Texas

    FileMaker DevCon 2019 in Orlando, Florida

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