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The only change LISTED for the NEW release, 5.5v3, is a Danish language update.As one reader writes "We had a series of data CORRUPTION problems tied to backup scheduling and the occasions we shut down the server. FILEMAKER Inc has acknowledged the problems but does not seem in any hurry to fix. So while the rest of our office is migrating to OS X our FileMaker Pro server still sits in OS 9. Fixing language BUGS is the least of FileMaker Pro Server X's problems."

The only change listed for the new release, 5.5v3, is a Danish language update.As one reader writes "We had a series of data corruption problems tied to backup scheduling and the occasions we shut down the server. FileMaker Inc has acknowledged the problems but does not seem in any hurry to fix. So while the rest of our office is migrating to OS X our FileMaker Pro server still sits in OS 9. Fixing language bugs is the least of FileMaker Pro Server X's problems."

With the Filemaker Server 5.5 program, you can host dynamic DATABASES from a SINGLE COMPUTER and SHARE them with other users on your network. Filemaker Server 5.5 can be installed on your computer even if you are running the Windows XP operating system instead of Windows Server. Before trying to install Filemaker 5.5, make sure you are logged in to your computer with an administrative account.

With the Filemaker Server 5.5 program, you can host dynamic databases from a single computer and share them with other users on your network. Filemaker Server 5.5 can be installed on your computer even if you are running the Windows XP operating system instead of Windows Server. Before trying to install Filemaker 5.5, make sure you are logged in to your computer with an administrative account.

No, not yet. While WSDOT electronic forms will hopefully prove to be a valuable TOOL for local agencies, contractors, and others doing business with WSDOT, it does not replace the means by which forms are submitted. It is still necessary to print and SUBMIT hard COPY forms with original signatures in order to initiate the PROCESS.

No, not yet. While WSDOT electronic forms will hopefully prove to be a valuable tool for local agencies, contractors, and others doing business with WSDOT, it does not replace the means by which forms are submitted. It is still necessary to print and submit hard copy forms with original signatures in order to initiate the process.

Layouts WITHIN a FileMaker file or electronic form are setup with a "Tab" order. The easiest way to NAVIGATE to the areas that you can enter information is to use your "TAB" key. This will MOVE to the NEXT logical field. Want to back up Just use the SHIFT + TAB keys. A check box field or radio button field can be checked several ways by hitting the SPACE bar or the ENTER key. To navigate between several check boxes or radio BUTTONS within the same field, you can use the arrow keys, then use the SPACE bar or ENTER key to check the boxes.
The other method to navigate is to use your mouse pointer. Simply click into an area where you want to enter data. Clicking on check boxes or radio buttons check or uncheck the boxes. To uncheck a radio button, you need to hold the SHIFT key while clicking on the radio button.

Layouts within a FileMaker file or electronic form are setup with a "Tab" order. The easiest way to navigate to the areas that you can enter information is to use your "TAB" key. This will move to the next logical field. Want to back up Just use the SHIFT + TAB keys. A check box field or radio button field can be checked several ways by hitting the SPACE bar or the ENTER key. To navigate between several check boxes or radio buttons within the same field, you can use the arrow keys, then use the SPACE bar or ENTER key to check the boxes.
The other method to navigate is to use your mouse pointer. Simply click into an area where you want to enter data. Clicking on check boxes or radio buttons check or uncheck the boxes. To uncheck a radio button, you need to hold the SHIFT key while clicking on the radio button.

In OCTOBER 1992, the department started researching and testing different software packages to DEVELOP and deploy ELECTRONIC forms department wide. None of the software provided all of the features initially defined. FileMaker Pro (VERSION 2.0) was chosen, providing the most features, flexibility, and usability within the WSDOT IT infrastructure.

In October 1992, the department started researching and testing different software packages to develop and deploy electronic forms department wide. None of the software provided all of the features initially defined. FileMaker Pro (version 2.0) was chosen, providing the most features, flexibility, and usability within the WSDOT IT infrastructure.

The DEPARTMENT is currently USING FileMaker Pro 11.0v3. FileMaker Pro is a Level PLAYING Field software and is installed on all WSDOT workstations. For our DOWNLOADABLE eForms, we are using version 11.0v3 of the FileMaker Pro RUNTIME engine.

The department is currently using FileMaker Pro 11.0v3. FileMaker Pro is a Level Playing Field software and is installed on all WSDOT workstations. For our downloadable eForms, we are using version 11.0v3 of the FileMaker Pro runtime engine.

YES, check out the user’s guide SERVER section you can SYNC to both Mac and PC Server with FILEMAKER Server 9, 10 and 11.

Yes, check out the user’s guide server section you can sync to both Mac and PC Server with FileMaker Server 9, 10 and 11.

YES, BEGINNING with version 1.30 we ADDED container FIELD SUPPORT.

Yes, beginning with version 1.30 we added container field support.

Yes

Yes

If you are having problems syncing 99% of the TIME it is because of a few things.

1. You have a FIREWALL set up - and the correct port is not open.
2. You are trying to sync through the USB cable.
3. You do not have the plug-in CORRECTLY INSTALLED.

If you are having problems syncing 99% of the time it is because of a few things.

If you are having problems SYNCING 99% of the TIME it is because of a few things.

1. You have a firewall SET up - and the correct port is not open.
2. You are trying to sync through the USB cable.
3. You do not have the plug-in CORRECTLY installed.

If you are having problems syncing 99% of the time it is because of a few things.

YES, ENTERPRISE LICENSING is AVAILABLE.

Yes, enterprise licensing is available.

FILEMAKER Advanced enables you to generate your database DDR. This information is needed to HELP FMTouch create your database. Once the DDR is created you can USE REGULAR FileMaker PRO 8-10.

FileMaker Advanced enables you to generate your database DDR. This information is needed to help FMTouch create your database. Once the DDR is created you can use regular FileMaker Pro 8-10.

Initially you will need FILEMAKER Advanced to create your DDR. Once this is GENERATED, FMTOUCH can be used with FileMaker PRO 8-11.
Note: 8.5 is needed for webviewer support.

Initially you will need FileMaker Advanced to create your DDR. Once this is generated, FMTouch can be used with FileMaker Pro 8-11.
Note: 8.5 is needed for webviewer support.

YES, FMTouch WORKS equally well with both Macintosh and WINDOWS OS.

Yes, FMTouch works equally well with both Macintosh and Windows OS.

Yes, repeating fields are now supported as are merge fields. As of VERSION 1.23.
Note: Repeating fields require FILEMAKER 9+.

Yes, repeating fields are now supported as are merge fields. As of version 1.23.
Note: Repeating fields require FileMaker 9+.

SCRIPTING and CALCULATIONS are SUPPORTED.

Scripting and Calculations are supported.

Yes, you can have multiple LAYOUTS, and you can easily DESELECT the layouts that you don't WANT to display.

Yes, you can have multiple layouts, and you can easily deselect the layouts that you don't want to display.

Yes, and you will find that the ability to use and edit PORTALS is GREAT BONUS. You have the ability to have MANY related TABLES and many related databases all talking to one another.

Yes, and you will find that the ability to use and edit portals is great bonus. You have the ability to have many related tables and many related databases all talking to one another.

You should make database LAYOUTS that would render effectively on the IPHONE. Many developers are simply adding iPhone specific layouts. Smaller DATABASES are also FASTER and take less TIME to load.

You should make database layouts that would render effectively on the iPhone. Many developers are simply adding iPhone specific layouts. Smaller databases are also faster and take less time to load.

FMTOUCH works with FILEMAKER VERSION 8-11 and beyond. We will not be releasing VERSIONS for FileMaker 7 and below.

FMTouch works with FileMaker version 8-11 and beyond. We will not be releasing versions for FileMaker 7 and below.

YES, RUNTIME SOLUTIONS WORK on FMTOUCH.

Yes, runtime solutions work on FMTouch.

No, you do not have to be connected to the internet. FMTouch runs LOCALLY on your mobile DEVICE as a local APPLICATION. You can SYNC FMTouch while you have FILEMAKER running with the sync plug-in - sync once an hour, once a day on your own schedule.

No, you do not have to be connected to the internet. FMTouch runs locally on your mobile device as a local application. You can sync FMTouch while you have FileMaker running with the sync plug-in - sync once an hour, once a day on your own schedule.

YES, FMTOUCH WORKS with both the iPhone and the IPOD iTouch.

Yes, FMTouch works with both the iPhone and the iPod iTouch.

YES, FMTouch works with FileMaker 11. There was an update to a new plug-in for FMTouch FileMaker 11 SUPPORT. If you are using FileMaker 11, please make SURE you DOWNLOAD the new plug-in.

Yes, FMTouch works with FileMaker 11. There was an update to a new plug-in for FMTouch FileMaker 11 support. If you are using FileMaker 11, please make sure you download the new plug-in.

Yes, we have already tested and WRITTEN the NEW CODE for FMTOUCH and the APPLE iPad.

Yes, we have already tested and written the new code for FMTouch and the Apple iPad.

You should simply IMPORT data from the resulting file in .DBF FORMAT into a NEW DATABASE.

You should simply import data from the resulting file in .DBF format into a new database.

This is NORMAL. The damaged parts of your FileMaker Pro database will convert to zero size on OUTPUT. The other COMMON reason of file size decrease is when some of features of the original database are not SUPPORTED and therefore absent from the recovered database.Demo-recovered database is smaller because it mostly consists of demo placeholders than actual data.

This is normal. The damaged parts of your FileMaker Pro database will convert to zero size on output. The other common reason of file size decrease is when some of features of the original database are not supported and therefore absent from the recovered database.Demo-recovered database is smaller because it mostly consists of demo placeholders than actual data.

EVALUATING the results of demo RECOVERY can HELP in making the DECISION.

Evaluating the results of demo recovery can help in making the decision.

Demo version RECOVERS LIMITED number of the database rows. The REMAINING rows will be BLANK. Full version will restore demo-limited rows as well.

Demo version recovers limited number of the database rows. The remaining rows will be blank. Full version will restore demo-limited rows as well.

The effective way to FIND out if a FILEMAKER Pro database is recoverable is to try the demo VERSION of Recovery for FileMaker on it.

The effective way to find out if a FileMaker Pro database is recoverable is to try the demo version of Recovery for FileMaker on it.

Charting is not yet a supported FEATURE of FILEMAKER GO. Same for making PDFs and printing.

Charting is not yet a supported feature of FileMaker Go. Same for making PDFs and printing.

UNFORTUNATELY, no: integration with the IPHONE's camera is not supported in this initial RELEASE of FILEMAKER Go.

Unfortunately, no: integration with the iPhone's camera is not supported in this initial release of FileMaker Go.

We did actually develop some screens specific to these devices. Building an interface for a touchscreen device is somewhat different than for a desktop computer with a mouse.
For the IPHONE, we built out screens that allow USER to find, view, edit and add contacts to FMSP. Plus, if you click the contact's phone number, it will actually dial the number and MAKE the call on the iPhone.
For the iPad, we TOOK all the screens and functionality of FMSP and duplicated them. Then we weaked these duplicated screens so they have bigger buttons and fields things you need for a touchscreen device.

We did actually develop some screens specific to these devices. Building an interface for a touchscreen device is somewhat different than for a desktop computer with a mouse.
For the iPhone, we built out screens that allow user to find, view, edit and add contacts to FMSP. Plus, if you click the contact's phone number, it will actually dial the number and make the call on the iPhone.
For the iPad, we took all the screens and functionality of FMSP and duplicated them. Then we weaked these duplicated screens so they have bigger buttons and fields things you need for a touchscreen device.

The iPhone and IPAD version of FMSP are all “rolled together” into a single FileMaker FILE – the same file that is accessed by the desktop COPY of FileMaker Pro. All three versions are in a single file. This way, USERS with different devices can LOG onto the same database and share data.

The iPhone and iPad version of FMSP are all “rolled together” into a single FileMaker file – the same file that is accessed by the desktop copy of FileMaker Pro. All three versions are in a single file. This way, users with different devices can log onto the same database and share data.

Yes! The product is called “FileMaker Go,” and can be installed on either the iPhone or iPad, after being PURCHASED from the App Store. You need this software before you can use FM STARTING Point on these devices. Once you have FM Go installed, you have the choice of ACCESSING the database as shared from a FileMaker Server, or as shared from a single desktop with peer to peer sharing turned on. Also, for maximum speed, you can email or otherwise transfer FMSP to your iPhone or iPad and have it run on the device LOCALLY.

Yes! The product is called “FileMaker Go,” and can be installed on either the iPhone or iPad, after being purchased from the App Store. You need this software before you can use FM Starting Point on these devices. Once you have FM Go installed, you have the choice of accessing the database as shared from a FileMaker Server, or as shared from a single desktop with peer to peer sharing turned on. Also, for maximum speed, you can email or otherwise transfer FMSP to your iPhone or iPad and have it run on the device locally.

SuperContainer Workgroup is for up to 10 FileMaker users, running on your own in-house FileMaker SERVER.
The Workgroup version includes the following:

• Up to 10 users within your ORGANIZATION.
• Accessible only with a Web Viewer in FileMaker Pro (not via the a web browser).
• UNLIMITED file size, total items, thumbnail resolution (limited only by space on your server).
• Unlimited total STORAGE (limited only by space on your server).
• Unlimited download/upload traffic per month (limited only by bandwidth to your server).
• Supports SSL ENCRYPTION.
• For use with any solution, not just Starting Point.
• One-time charge of $195 US.

SuperContainer Workgroup is for up to 10 FileMaker users, running on your own in-house FileMaker Server.
The Workgroup version includes the following:

SuperContainer Enterprise is for an unlimited number of users and access VIA the web, running on your own in-house FileMaker Server.
The Enterprise version includes the following:

• No LIMIT on number of users within your organization.
• Accessible only with a Web Viewer in FileMaker Pro, or via a web browser for viewing and uploading files from the web.
• Unlimited file size, total ITEMS, thumbnail resolution (limited only by space on your server).
• Unlimited total storage (limited only by space on your server).
• Unlimited download/upload TRAFFIC per month (limited only by bandwidth to your server).
• Supports SSL encryption.
• For use with any solution, not just Starting Point.
• One-time charge of $695 US.

SuperContainer Enterprise is for an unlimited number of users and access via the web, running on your own in-house FileMaker Server.
The Enterprise version includes the following:

SuperContainer Hosted Pro is a more powerful version of SuperContainer that is hosted by 360Works and is built SPECIFICALLY into FM STARTING Point.
The “Hosted Pro” version includes the following:

• No limit on number of users WITHIN your organization.
• Unlimited file size, total items, and thumbnail RESOLUTION.
• 20 gigabytes total storage.
• Up to 20 gigabytes of download/upload traffic per month.
• For use with any solution, not just Starting Point.
• Monthly charge of $49 US.

SuperContainer Hosted Pro is a more powerful version of SuperContainer that is hosted by 360Works and is built specifically into FM Starting Point.
The “Hosted Pro” version includes the following:

SuperContainer Hosted Lite is a FREE limited VERSION of SuperContainer that is hosted by 360Works and is built specifically into FM Starting Point.

The Lite Hosting PLAN includes the FOLLOWING:

• No LIMIT on number of users within your organization.
• Maximum of 2 megabytes per file.
• Limit of 10,000 total ITEMS.
• 250 megabytes total storage.
• Up to 1 gigabyte of download/upload traffic per month.
• Thumbnails display at a maximum resolution of 300x300.
• For use exclusively with the FM Starting Point solution.

SuperContainer Hosted Lite is a FREE limited version of SuperContainer that is hosted by 360Works and is built specifically into FM Starting Point.

The Lite Hosting Plan includes the following:

Normally, we added functionality to the system, but not in this case. Type ahead causes a performance drain that is very noticeable for medium SIZED data sets, when accessed over a Wide Area network or Internet connection. We EXPECT a fair number of people to access FMSP, hosted at their offices, or at a HOSTING company, and then accessing the database remotely. These people would be highly disappointed by the HUGE SLOW down of FileMaker when using “Type Ahead” features. So to prevent nasty phone calls and flaming emails, we dropped this capability out of FMSP. If you run FMSP as a single user, on your local computer, feel free to turn “Type Ahead” back on.

Normally, we added functionality to the system, but not in this case. Type ahead causes a performance drain that is very noticeable for medium sized data sets, when accessed over a Wide Area network or Internet connection. We expect a fair number of people to access FMSP, hosted at their offices, or at a Hosting company, and then accessing the database remotely. These people would be highly disappointed by the huge slow down of FileMaker when using “Type Ahead” features. So to prevent nasty phone calls and flaming emails, we dropped this capability out of FMSP. If you run FMSP as a single user, on your local computer, feel free to turn “Type Ahead” back on.

We had to use a script TRIGGER. When the due date is modified, it selects the to-do list window, and causes a refresh to occur. We did this because FileMaker 10’s NEW sticky sort capability WOULD frequently re-sort the new to-do item off the visible list (above or below), and would confuse the user when the to-do pop up is closed.

We had to use a script trigger. When the due date is modified, it selects the to-do list window, and causes a refresh to occur. We did this because FileMaker 10’s new sticky sort capability would frequently re-sort the new to-do item off the visible list (above or below), and would confuse the user when the to-do pop up is closed.

Primarily, the email capabilities are WITHIN the "contacts" modules, where you can shoot off a MYRIAD of different "canned" emails. These will be plain text emails, since that is what the new built in FILEMAKER 10 feature supports. Email may be sent through a users email client OR USE the new “Direct SEND” capability of FileMaker Pro 10.

Primarily, the email capabilities are within the "contacts" modules, where you can shoot off a myriad of different "canned" emails. These will be plain text emails, since that is what the new built in FileMaker 10 feature supports. Email may be sent through a users email client OR use the new “Direct Send” capability of FileMaker Pro 10.

No. There are SEVERAL instructional on screen help videos to help GET users rolling in the new system. We are also commenting on the scripts and various features within the database TEMPLATE. FM Starting Point is design for new users so it is not too complex. Few people READ the manuals anyway. They just hack their way through a product. However, if someone wants to write a manual, and then give it away to EVERYONE, let us know and we’ll post it for you.

No. There are several instructional on screen help videos to help get users rolling in the new system. We are also commenting on the scripts and various features within the database template. FM Starting Point is design for new users so it is not too complex. Few people read the manuals anyway. They just hack their way through a product. However, if someone wants to write a manual, and then give it away to everyone, let us know and we’ll post it for you.

FM STARTING Point can connect to these other applications VIA the use of third party plug-ins. Unless you are a FILEMAKER “power user” then you might need to GET some help from a FileMaker developer with this task.

FM Starting Point can connect to these other applications via the use of third party plug-ins. Unless you are a FileMaker “power user” then you might need to get some help from a FileMaker developer with this task.

FM Starting Point can connect to QUICKBOOKS (on Windows only) via the USE of third party plug-ins. The Mac version of QuickBooks has some limitations that PREVENT it from communicating with a Plug-in unless you are a FileMaker “power user” then you might need to get some help from a FileMaker developer with this task.

FM Starting Point can connect to QuickBooks (on Windows only) via the use of third party plug-ins. The Mac version of QuickBooks has some limitations that prevent it from communicating with a Plug-in unless you are a FileMaker “power user” then you might need to get some help from a FileMaker developer with this task.

Some FileMaker users are AWARE of another FREE database offered, called Data4Life. Data4Life is DESIGNED for PERSONAL USE, and not business use. FM Starting Point targeted towards small businesses, work groups, and non-profit organizations.

Some FileMaker users are aware of another FREE database offered, called Data4Life. Data4Life is designed for personal use, and not business use. FM Starting Point targeted towards small businesses, work groups, and non-profit organizations.

No. FM Starting Point was influenced by the redevelopment of FileMaker’s “Starter Solution Templates” which are ALREADY INCLUDED for FREE with each install of FileMaker Pro. FileMaker Inc. has not underwritten this enhanced solution. FMI staff PROVIDED feedback for the included FEATURES, and we greatly APPRECIATE their assistance. All quality assurance testing was performed by RCC and not FMI.

No. FM Starting Point was influenced by the redevelopment of FileMaker’s “Starter Solution Templates” which are already included for FREE with each install of FileMaker Pro. FileMaker Inc. has not underwritten this enhanced solution. FMI staff provided feedback for the included features, and we greatly appreciate their assistance. All quality assurance testing was performed by RCC and not FMI.

A NEW LINK has be PUT onto the FM Starting Point website for downloading our last release, FM Starting Point 1.0v15.

A new link has be put onto the FM Starting Point website for downloading our last release, FM Starting Point 1.0v15.

With the release of FileMaker 11, we decided to update our FM Starting POINT template with a few new features. A few of these include Charting throughout the system, inventory tracking between the INVOICE and Products module, and hourly rates in the Timesheets module. You will find a brand new Summary tab in the Projects Module that collects information from the Inventory, Expenses, and Timesheets tables to produce graphs showing the current status and PROFITABILITY of a project. All this and more you will find in the new version. Once again, FM Starting Point 2 is a FREE solution so you can go ahead and download it as SOON as you get FileMaker 11.

With the release of FileMaker 11, we decided to update our FM Starting Point template with a few new features. A few of these include Charting throughout the system, inventory tracking between the Invoice and Products module, and hourly rates in the Timesheets module. You will find a brand new Summary tab in the Projects Module that collects information from the Inventory, Expenses, and Timesheets tables to produce graphs showing the current status and profitability of a project. All this and more you will find in the new version. Once again, FM Starting Point 2 is a FREE solution so you can go ahead and download it as soon as you get FileMaker 11.