FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced

Advanced development and customization tools

FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced includes all the features of FileMaker Pro 12 plus a suite of advanced development and customization tools. If you design databases for yourself or your team and want to build more powerful and more flexible database applications, then FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced is for you.

FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced features

Custom Menus

Create, change, or delete specific menu items or entire menu sets.
NEW – Specify certain custom menus to display when using an iOS device.

Script Debugger

Pinpoint problem areas in scripts and Script Triggers.
NEW – Turn off Script Triggers when debugging to fine tune the troubleshooting process.

Custom Functions

Build your own functions and copy, paste, and import them into any FileMaker Pro database.

Data Viewer

Monitor fields, variables and calculations while troubleshooting.

Multiple Table Import

Build or modify databases faster by importing multiple tables at once.

Runtime Maker

Create standalone runtime solutions that don't require FileMaker Pro.

Kiosk Maker

Build applications where all menus are hidden.

External Function Plug-in API

Build more robust calculations and extend database capabilities.

Database Design Report

Run comprehensive reports on all elements of the database schema.

Field & Table Replication

Copy field definitions into different tables or copy table definitions into other files for faster solution development.

New Features

Get all these features that are new to both FileMaker Pro 12 and FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced:

• New! Eye-catching themes
Apply one of 40 stunning new themes to instantly change the look of your database.

• New! More layout tools
Use new gradients, image slicing, and alignment guides to get the design precision you need.

• New! All-new Starter Solutions
Manage projects, content, estimates, and more with redesigned solutions — now with layouts for iPad and iPhone.

• New! Enhanced container fields
Drag and drop files into your database, render images faster, and securely store and manage data externally.

• New! Quick Charts
Create eye-catching charts in a just a few clicks with the new integrated set-up and customization window.

• New! iOS design and development
tools – Get design tools, themes, scripts, and calculation functions to help you quickly build apps for iPad and iPhone.

It's not magic...really
Instantly create stunning databases for iPad, Windows, and Mac.

New eye-catching themes for any task

FileMaker Pro 12 is the fastest way to create stunning databases for you and your team. Now you can quickly build solutions that are crisp, clean, and make you more productive than ever. Instantly change the look of your layout by applying one of 40 stunning new themes specifically designed for your iPad, iPhone and desktop. Each theme comes with pre-defined fonts, colors, and object styling. In just a few clicks your layout has a professional, new look. Easily customize a layout to meet your needs by adding gradients, images, and more.

Get new tools to help you more easily tailor your layouts. Use new rulers, grids, and guides to get the design precision you need. Objects are easier to select and re-size and now display interactive states such as hover, pressed, or in focus. Plus, click “Undo" multiple times, so you can experiment with your layouts as much as you'd like.

Converting your existing solutions is straightforward as well. Converted solutions maintain the original look and feel. Or you can apply a new theme if you choose.

All-new Starter Solutions to better meet your business needs

FileMaker Pro 12 comes with all-new Starter Solutions, re-built from the ground up to better showcase your data. You’ll have the best working solutions possible for managing projects, scheduling resources, creating estimates, and much more. The Starter Solutions also include layouts customized for iPad and iPhone.

Enhanced container fields now smarter than ever

Container fields in FileMaker Pro allow you to store any type of file in your database including photos, videos, music, documents, and more. In FileMaker Pro 12, container fields have been re-engineered to improve database performance and make your solutions even easier to use. Drag and drop files into your database, render images faster, stream videos and music, and securely store and manage data externally.

Fast, streamlined charting

Creating FileMaker Charts is a snap with new Quick Charts. Simply sort and group your data. Then click to bring up an integrated set-up window with an Inspector-like tool palette that allows you to preview and customize your chart. Instantly see changes to your graph as you make them. Once complete, you can print your chart or save it as a new layout.

Get 5 new chart types including bubble, scatter, positive / negative, stacked bar, and stacked column charts. FileMaker Pro 12 now comes with a total of 10 charting styles so you’ll have even more flexibility to graphically display data the way you want to.

Ready to go for iOS

Easily create solutions customized for FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone; free downloads from the iTunes App Store. FileMaker Pro 12 comes with a set of built-in iPad and iPhone themes that optimize fonts, colors, buttons, and other objects for your device. Plus, use new screen stencils to guide you in building tailored layouts for the iPad and iPhone.

Scripts and calculations have also been improved to help you more easily create iOS-ready solutions. FileMaker Pro 12 includes a location-based function to aid in tracking inventory, deliveries, and projects. Plus, instantly view scripts that are iOS-compatible – no more guesswork required.

Minimum Requirements

• Windows 7 1 GHz or faster, 1GB RAM, 2GB
• RAM recommended, 1024x768 or higher resolution video adapter and display,
• DVD drive for box product

• Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) 1 GHz or faster, 1GB RAM, 2GB RAM recommended,
• 1024x768 or higher resolution video adapter and display, DVD drive for box product

• Windows XP (Service Pack 3) 700MHz or faster, 256MB RAM, 2GB RAM recommended,1024x768 or higher resolution video adapter and display, DVD drive for box product

• Mac OS X 10.7 Intel-based Mac, 2GB RAM, 1024x768 or higher resolution video adapter and display, DVD drive for box product

• Mac OS X 10.6 Intel-based Mac, 1GB RAM, 1024x768 or higher resolution video adapter and display, DVD drive for box product