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The editors liked
Awesome Intel performance. Layout object naming.
Universal Binary provides major speed increases
Especially on Intel Macs
Easy to upgrade to new version
Web Viewer provides dynamic Web content right inside FileMaker.
The editors didn't like
New features may not justify upgrade for PowerPC users.
More creative uses of new Web Viewer require advanced programming
Web Viewer can’t easily be used to move data from Web into FileMaker
Must scroll within the Web Viewer to see most Web pages.
New features may not justify upgrade for PowerPC users.
FileMaker Pro 8.5 doesnt have an avalanche of flashy new features, and PowerPC users who dont need the Web Viewer or named layout objects dont have to rush out and upgrade. Serious developers will find object naming worth the move up from 8.0, whil...
Abstract: Read More About: Databases? Sites? Web Utilities FileMaker Pro Adds a Window to the Web Version 8.5 offers connections between your databases and those on the Web, such as Google Maps and Wikipedia. Edward N. Albro Friday, August 25, 2006 01:00 AM PDT ...
Abstract: FileMaker’s latest version (8.5) of FileMaker Pro has two significant improvements. One: it’s a Universal Binary version, which means it runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Two: it’s the first desktop database to provide built-...
Abstract: Looking to rein in more Web developers, FileMaker has released version 8.5 of its popular FileMaker Pro database product. The CRN Test Center took a look under the hood at FileMaker Pro 8.5. At first blush, the new version looks to be a minor upgrade t...
Universal Binary provides major speed increases, especially on Intel Macs; easy to upgrade to new version; Web Viewer provides dynamic Web content right inside FileMaker.
More creative uses of new Web Viewer require advanced programming; Web Viewer can’t easily be used to move data from Web into FileMaker; must scroll within the Web Viewer to see most Web pages.
Compared to versions 7 and 8, FileMaker Pro 8.5 is a modest upgrade, and I can’t say it is a must-have for all users. The new Web Viewer won’t matter to everybody, and if you’ve never felt that FileMaker was slow, then the speed bo...
Abstract: In Filemaker 8.5, the database maker incorporates a powerful, new set of features that broaden the scope of its abilities. We liked the last version, Filemaker 8, for spiffing up its interface and being able to export PDFs. Filemakers latest upgrade a...
Abstract: In Filemaker 8.5, the database maker incorporates a powerful, new set of features that broaden the scope of its abilities. We liked the last version, Filemaker 8, for spiffing up its interface and being able to export PDFs. Filemakers latest upgrade a...
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Published: 2006-11-07, Author: Richard , review by: macworld.co.uk
Universal binary, web content accessible on FileMaker Layouts, object naming
Web Viewer content is not directly capturable
In the past, FileMaker’s version numbering has caused some wry smiles among seasoned users. However, despite the brevity of this new feature list, this time what the company’s come up is clearly deserving of the 0.5 increment. Whichever versio...
FileMaker started life on the Mac and the company is still a subsidiary of Apple. For all that, the PC version of the product is a mature and well featured database, fully adjusted to the PC way of doing things. Version 8 saw the introduction of email ...
In the past, FileMakers indulgent version numbering has caused some wry smiles among seasoned users. However, despite the brevity of the new feature list, it has come up with a program that is clearly deserving of the 0.5 increment. Whichever version...
