Questions & Answers for Upgrade to FileMaker Pro 12
20 Questions from the Community
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Can I print gallery income reports and commission reports from FM Pro 12?
I work at a high end art gallery, and we need to be able to print reports of what has sold each month, the amount due each artist, and commission due each salesperson. Is this possible using Filemaker Pro 12?
- Asked by Amy T from Salinas
- 15-Feb-2013
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I see that Filemaker may be installed on two computers. If I buy a new computer, how do I transfer ONE Filemaker Pro 12 to the new computer?
I use a large iMac in my office and travel with a MacBook Pro. When I need to replace one of my computers, how do I transfer one of the Filemaker 12 applications to the new computer?
- Asked by Elaine F from Terrace
- 01-Feb-2013
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AnswerPlease make sure you have your 35 digit license key and software installer to reinstall the application onto the new computer. If you no longer wish to run the other installation you may uninstall the software. For instructions on uninstalling software you may use the FileMaker Pro 12 User's Guide, from the Support tab and go to Downloads where you will find the Documentation and Publications link at www.filemaker.com
- Answered by Leticia B
- 23-Feb-2013
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Can I open filemaker pro 6 files with filemaker pro 12
- Asked by Bernard U from San Diego
- 23-Oct-2012
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Best AnswerYou may convert data from FileMaker Pro 6 to FileMaker Pro 12, please note you will need to open the file and convert it in FileMaker Pro 11 first. Once you have converted the file you may convert to FileMaker Pro 12. For more information on these steps and to access the link for the FileMaker Pro 11 trial please visit filemaker.com and under the Support tab you may search the Knowledge Base for article number 10571.
- Answered by Leticia B
- 26-Oct-2012
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Can Filemaker software produce stand alone databases or does the user always have to have a copy of Filemaker on their device in order to use database
- Asked by Barry D from Brisbane
- 10-Jan-2013
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AnswerYou may create stand alone runtime solutions, however to do this you would need to use the FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced version. The end user would not be required to have an installed copy of FileMaker Pro 12 or FileMakerr Pro 12 Advanced to use the runtime solution.
- Answered by Leticia B
- 16-Jan-2013
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Does FM Pro 12 support Thai language input?
- Asked by Krisda S from Tambon Ta Sai
- 23-Jul-2012
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Best AnswerI've just tested this, in Thailand, on a Thai keyboard.
The central keys on each row of the keyboard (6,7; y,u; h,j; b,n) cannot be used. This means that most of the vowels are unavailable, making typing impractical.- Answered by Dn R from Bury St Edmunds
- 09-Aug-2012
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What versions of FileMaker Pro run on Mountain Lion
- Asked by Gilbert H from Blue Bell
- 10-Jan-2013
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is there a trial version of Filemaker Pro for iMac
- Asked by Khristine W from Nassau
- 28-Aug-2012
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Best AnswerYes, there is a trial version for use on Mac or Windows system. To request a trial please www.filemaker.com to request a trial via the Downloads tab at the top of homepage.
- Answered by Leticia B
- 07-Sep-2012
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can I run this on 2 MacBooks
Filemaker 12 on more than one macbook
- Asked by Mike G
- 06-Jun-2012
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Best AnswerThe retail license allows you to install FileMaker Pro on two computers for your exclusive use. This suggests that what you want can be done but not for the purpose of sharing a database from one MacBook to the other i.e. not for concurrent use.
- Answered by David H from Leichhardt
- 26-Jul-2012
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I have several files in microssoft access and I want to convert to apple how do I convert these files?
- Asked by Jose T from Sao Paulo
- 19-Oct-2012
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Best AnswerTo import the data you have in Microsoft Access you need to export the data in a format supported by FileMaker Pro. If you can export the data as Excel, Comma Separated tex or Tab Delimited text this will allow you to import the data to a FileMaker database. By visiting the filemaker.com site you may learn more about Exchanging data with FileMaker Pro by visiting the Support Tab and doing a search in the Knowledge Base under article number 5349.
- Answered by Leticia B
- 26-Oct-2012
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Using Filemaker on multiple macs
What is the best option if I want to run FIlemaker on multiple computers... would I have to buy many of the same product or is there a special package deal available?
- Asked by Cara V from Brooklyn
- 20-Dec-2012
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Do you sell upgrade to FileMaker Pro 12? Price $179.00
- Asked by Linda W from Culver City
- 06-May-2012
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AnswerYes Linda, there is an upgrade product on the Apple Store - Upgrade to FileMaker Pro 12. Look under Shop Mac > Mac Software > Productivity.
- Answered by David H from Leichhardt
- 26-Jul-2012
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i just swithed from PC to Mac and have a copy of FileMaker pro for windows. Can I just buy upgrade or do I have to buy full version for my new Mac
- Asked by Daryl C from Honolulu
- 28-Sep-2012
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Best AnswerHi Daryl
Your license you bought should come with both mac and PC installers. If you have a CD, put it in your Mac and install. If you have a download, check the links for a Mac installer (dmg file).- Answered by David H from Leichhardt
- 29-Sep-2012
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Is there an upgrade path from FM pro advanced v9 to FM pro advanced v12?
I want to upgrade my v9 FM runtime database to FM iPad.
- Asked by Mike Q from San Diego
- 12-Apr-2012
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Best AnswerYes, according to the Filemaker website, you have until September 27, 2012.
- Answered by Valerie D from Kanehsatake
- 08-Jun-2012
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I am using filemaker 7 and wish to update Is there an update or at least can I incorporate my old 7 files?
- Asked by Deryck D from Pitlochry
- 25-Apr-2012
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Best AnswerThere is no upgrade path available from FileMaker 7 to FileMaker 12. You will need to purchase a full license for FileMaker Pro 12.
FileMaker Inc., currently offer upgrades to version 12 from versions 9, 10 and 11. Version 9 support ends on September 27, 2012.
However, once you have done so, you can upgrade the files from the FP7 format directly to the new FMP12 format. Once that is done, you can start to update your files to take advantage of all the new features in versions 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. You have a lot more functionality!- Answered by David H from Leichhardt
- 26-Jul-2012
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I am using filemaker 9 and wish to updatenullIs there an update or at least can I incorporate my old 9 files?
- Asked by Emma H from Yarraville
- 03-Jul-2012
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AnswerEmma, there is certainly an upgrade path for you to FileMaker 12. But only until 27 September 2012. After that date, there will be no upgrade available for version 9. Check on the Apple store for "Upgrade to FileMaker Pro 12". It is $249.95 with free shipping. Be aware that FileMaker 12 is a file format change and the files will be converted and are not backwards compatible.
- Answered by David H from Leichhardt
- 03-Jul-2012
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Can anyone tell me if this product is good for a consultant that wants to track time, expenses and contacts?
- Asked by Euseekers W from Alexandria
- 03-May-2012
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AnswerYou may use the application for your expenses, time tracking and for your clients. Please consider visiting the Solutions tab from the filemaker.com website and the Made for FileMaker section has many ready made templates. You may use a template as a starting point or you can create the layout from scratch to meet your specific needs. Please note if you are not familiar with creating the layout the Support tab from the homepage offers the option to search for a Consultant in your area who can set it up.
- Answered by Leticia B
- 04-May-2012
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Is it possible to mix two languages in the same database with FileMaker Pro?
More specifically, I need to re-create an older (MS Access) database that has data in English and Mandarin in it. At the time the database was created, I was told that FM Pro didn't allow dual-language databases.
Thanks for your help!- Asked by Eric D from Georgetown
- 06-Apr-2012
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Does anyone know if this works well with mortgage clients such as ACT?
I want the ability to track mortgage clients, birthdays, rate changes, etc. Something help market and build referral business.
- Asked by Charles B from Phoenix
- 10-May-2012
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