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FileMaker Pro 15 Advanced
In stock Operating Systems: Mac
Languages:
English, Deutsch, français, italiano, Nederlands, svenska, 日本語, 한국어
Terms of Use:
One license per user
Build more powerful and flexible apps faster
FileMaker Pro Advanced includes all of the features of FileMaker Pro plus a set of advanced development and customization tools. Get features to design and develop custom apps faster and easier. Plus, get robust analysis capabilities, powerful diagnostic tools, and much more. If you want to build more powerful and flexible apps for your business, then FileMaker Pro Advanced is for you.
Features
Get started quickly
Choose from a variety of predesigned Starter Solutions to manage contacts, inventory, projects, and more.
Import existing data
Bring your existing data into FileMaker Pro, including .CSV, Tab, XML, ODBC, and Microsoft Excel files.
Customize with ease
Use flexible design tools to make your layouts look and work just the way you want — without extensive development experience or IT skills.
Built-in reporting tools
Easy-to-use reporting and charting tools make it easy to make summary reports, colorful charts, and executive dashboards with a few clicks.
Share with your team
Create custom apps that work together seamlessly across iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and the web. Learn more about sharing information with your team.
Integrate with other programs
Exchange and interact with data from other applications. Plus, create live, 2-way connections with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL data sources.
Script Debugger
Instantly pinpoint problem areas in scripts and Script Triggers directly in the Script Workspace. Turn off Script Triggers when debugging to fine tune the troubleshooting process.
Data Viewer
Monitor fields, variables, and calculations while troubleshooting.
Multiple Table Import
Build or modify apps faster by importing multiple tables at once.
Enable Database Encryption
Enable AES 256-bit encryption with FileMaker Pro Advanced to protect data on a FileMaker client or on FileMaker Server.
Custom Menus
Create, change, or delete specific menu items or entire menu sets.
Custom Functions
Build your own functions and copy, paste, or import them into any FileMaker file.
Database Design Report
Run comprehensive reports on all elements of your database schema.
Kiosk Maker
Build applications where all menus are hidden.
External Function Plug-in API
Build more robust calculations and extend app capabilities.
Mac
- Operating System OS X Yosemite 10.10 or greater
- RAM 2GB minimum(4GB recommended)
Solving problems for 30+ years
I've been involved in creating many hundreds of custom solutions in a wide variety of industries. Some types of systems include CRM, document management, workflow automation, business intelligence and dashboarding, loan management, medical research, asset tracking, inventory management, point-of-sale, hospitality, and more. Many clients I've worked with have said that the FileMaker-based solutions we've built have been the key to their success.
Pros
I started using FileMaker in 1986. Even with the limitations of that early version (like having to swap floppy disks on a Mac Plus), FileMaker transformed the way I thought about data. FileMaker's track record spans decades and that speaks volumes about its value and utility. Today's FileMaker, while still being true to its roots of simple and intuitive database management, has grown to be a formidable platform for collecting, analyzing, and sharing information. Adoption of modern standards like HTML5, REST, JSON, and OAuth allow us to deploy solutions quickly and integrate with practically anything.
Cons
While the FileMaker platform provides a remarkably consistent experience, there are some gaps and inconsistencies in features between the two server options (FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud) as well as between the clients (FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Go, and FileMaker WebDirect). This can sometimes require extra effort or workarounds to ensure everything functions as users expect.
FileMaker Isn’t Just for Small Apps
Our product is a quote-to-cash solution, encompassing all aspects of a business’ daily transactions. This includes everything from managing sales leads to fully integrated accounting, payment processing, sales tax automation, inventory and procurement, production, scheduling, and so on. It solves countless problems for thousands of users each and every day.
Pros
We are a small team of software developers who have developed an ERP package in FileMaker that competes extremely well with our billion-dollar competitors. We are constantly receiving accolades from prospective customers that our solution looks better, functions better, and generally outperforms much more expensive alternatives. This is in large part due to the FileMaker platform itself. We are able to make changes to the software in minutes that would take hours or days in other environments. This ability - to rapidly address user requests - compounds over time, ultimately leading to a far superior solution designed based on real users’ feedback.
Cons
We wish performance over the WAN were better. It is true that FileMaker offers Web Direct and FileMaker Go for web-based and iOS apps, respectively, but (for us) these require developing something separate that could be rendered unnecessary with faster WAN performance. The performance isn’t bad and it is improving with time, but we would like to see it be a higher priority for FileMaker, Inc.