All involved now really can (continue their) work regardless of device, environment and operating system. Version 14 really does let users (and developers) of FileMaker pick up where they left off in all necessary operations – from retrieving data using simple queries to advanced development of fully-encapsulated solutions for distributed end-users. For developers the new Scripting environment is a major step forward.Īs Apple users know, transparent synching and sharing of data is not easyâ€¦ duplicates, inconsistency of versions and records, reliable parallel updating can often occur as the result of ambitious aims in the notoriously difficult world of updating multiple-devices. It really does go further in polishing and adding visual appeal to the way that Layouts can be built and made even more attractive.

If you need a solution thatâ€™s independent of platform and device, streamlined, good to look at and work with, then youâ€™ll probably overlook the absence of a mass of new functionality in Version 14. The fact that such integration works as well as it does should be a factor in deciding whether itâ€™s worth paying for this latest version. FileMaker is to be congratulated on achieving a virtual platform for integrated database management – regardless of device. As the processes of flexible and sophisticated-looking data capture, management and presentation grow potentially ever more complex, users need accessible, open, yet powerful tools and environments on any/all of their platforms/environments (Mac desktop, web, phone, tablet, Windows). This latest update does not provide so many new features as some users might have expected given the same somewhat steep pricing structure as has applied in recent versions (new, upgrade and licensing). Now version 14 of the database and productivity suite, which runs on all major hardware platforms, mobile devices and the web, is available. It has millions of users, excellent 24 x 7 technical support and a vibrant and widespread network of consultancy and development specialists.

FileMaker (which is celebrating its 30th year in business in 2015) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Appleâ€™s. When FileMaker Pro 13 appeared in the summer of 2013 we found it a good, stable and useful upgrade to the venerable database product family.

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