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| accessdate = 2007-10-05}}</ref> <ref>http://www.briandunning.com/browse/browse0399.shtml Nashoba Systems and the Early Days of FileMaker Pro</ref>

| accessdate = 2007-10-05}}</ref><ref>[http://www.briandunning.com/browse/browse0399.shtml Nashoba Systems and the Early Days of FileMaker Pro]</ref>

With the introduction of the Macintosh, Nashoba combined the basic data engine with a new forms-based [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), creating a program that was dramatically easier to use. Leading Edge was not interested in newer versions, preferring to remain a DOS-only vendor, and kept the Nutshell name. Nashoba found another distributor, [[Forethought (company)|Forethought Inc.]], and introduced the program on the Macintosh platform as FileMaker. When the [[Macintosh Plus]] was introduced, the next version of FileMaker was named FileMaker Plus to reflect the new model's name.

With the introduction of the Macintosh, Nashoba combined the basic data engine with a new forms-based [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), creating a program that was dramatically easier to use. Leading Edge was not interested in newer versions, preferring to remain a DOS-only vendor, and kept the Nutshell name. Nashoba found another distributor, [[Forethought (company)|Forethought Inc.]], and introduced the program on the Macintosh platform as FileMaker. When the [[Macintosh Plus]] was introduced, the next version of FileMaker was named FileMaker Plus to reflect the new model's name.

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|+ FileMaker Versions

|+ FileMaker Versions

! Date !! Version (1-6) !! Published by !! Comment <ref>http://lowendmac.com/software/f/filemaker.html Mike Weber, The Low End Mac, FileMaker History</ref>

! Date !! Version (1-6) !! Published by !! Comment <ref>[http://lowendmac.com/software/f/filemaker.html Mike Weber, The Low End Mac, FileMaker History]</ref>

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| 1985-04 || FileMaker, v1.0 || rowspan="2" | Forethought Inc. || rowspan="8" |

| 1985-04 || FileMaker, v1.0 || rowspan="2" | Forethought Inc. || rowspan="8" |

| 1998-05 || FileMaker Pro 4 Developer Edition || Aimed at expert/professional FileMaker user

| 1998-05 || FileMaker Pro 4 Developer Edition || Aimed at expert/professional FileMaker user

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| 1999-06 || * FileMaker Pro 4.1v2 || rowspan="6" | FileMaker, Inc. <ref>http://filemaker.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5584/~/filemaker-pro-version-history</ref>|| rowspan="3" |

| 1999-06 || * FileMaker Pro 4.1v2 || rowspan="6" | FileMaker, Inc. <ref>[http://filemaker.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5584/~/filemaker-pro-version-history Custhelp.com]</ref>|| rowspan="3" |

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| <b>1999-09</b> || <b>FileMaker Pro 5</b>

| <b>1999-09</b> || <b>FileMaker Pro 5</b>

| <b>2002-09</b> || <b>FileMaker Pro 6*</b> || Version 6 is the last to support Mac OS 9 and 8

| <b>2002-09</b> || <b>FileMaker Pro 6*</b> || Version 6 is the last to support Mac OS 9 and 8

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! Date !! Version (7+) !! Published by !! Comment <ref>http://www.filemaker.com/downloads/pdf/filemaker_versions.pdf Retrieved 4/14/2010</ref>

! Date !! Version (7+) !! Published by !! Comment <ref>[http://www.filemaker.com/downloads/pdf/filemaker_versions.pdf Filemaker.com] Retrieved 4/14/2010</ref>

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| <b>2004-03</b> || <b>FileMaker Pro 7</b> || rowspan="28" | FileMaker, Inc. || Multiple tables/file architecture introduced;<br /> multiple windows;<br /> entity relationship diagrams;<br /> calc variables. Mac version requires OS X.

| <b>2004-03</b> || <b>FileMaker Pro 7</b> || rowspan="28" | FileMaker, Inc. || Multiple tables/file architecture introduced;<br /> multiple windows;<br /> entity relationship diagrams;<br /> calc variables. Mac version requires OS X.

===Versions for Central Europe, Middle East and India===

===Versions for Central Europe, Middle East and India===

There are specific versions of FileMaker for Central European, Middle Eastern and Indian users. These versions are available from [[WinSoft International]] <ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/products/database.html WinSoft<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, FileMaker’s [[Internationalization and localization]] partner<ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/company/press/new-filemaker-9-product-line-available-for-middle-eastern-users.html FileMaker available for Middle Eastern Users]</ref><ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/company/press/new-filemaker-9-product-line-now-available-for-central-european-users.html FileMaker available for Central European Users]</ref><ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/company/press/filemaker-9-pro-now-available-in-india.html FileMaker available for Indian Users]</ref>.

There are specific versions of FileMaker for Central European, Middle Eastern and Indian users. These versions are available from [[WinSoft International]],<ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/products/database.html WinSoft<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> FileMaker’s [[Internationalization and localization]] partner<ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/company/press/new-filemaker-9-product-line-available-for-middle-eastern-users.html FileMaker available for Middle Eastern Users]</ref><ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/company/press/new-filemaker-9-product-line-now-available-for-central-european-users.html FileMaker available for Central European Users]</ref><ref>[http://www.winsoft-international.com/en/company/press/filemaker-9-pro-now-available-in-india.html FileMaker available for Indian Users]</ref>.

The [[Central European]] version includes an [[English language|English]], [[Polish language|Polish]], [[Czech language|Czech]] and [[Turkish language|Turkish]] interface; the Middle Eastern version is available in English and [[French language|French]] and the "Indian" version in English. The custom versions offer spell checking, data entry, sorting and printing options for languages of the respective region. They also contain localized templates and a localized Instant Web Publishing.

The [[Central European]] version includes an [[English language|English]], [[Polish language|Polish]], [[Czech language|Czech]] and [[Turkish language|Turkish]] interface; the Middle Eastern version is available in English and [[French language|French]] and the "Indian" version in English. The custom versions offer spell checking, data entry, sorting and printing options for languages of the respective region. They also contain localized templates and a localized Instant Web Publishing.

* [http://www.fmforums.com/ FileMaker active free user forums]

* [http://www.fmforums.com/ FileMaker active free user forums]

* [http://filemaker-plugins.com/ Directory of Plugins for FileMaker]

* [http://filemaker-plugins.com/ Directory of Plugins for FileMaker]

* [http://filemaker-magazin.de/ bi-monthly FileMaker magazine]

* [http://filemaker-magazin.de/ Bi-monthly FileMaker magazine]

* [http://filemakerx.com/ Filemaker Source Web Site in Turkish]

* [http://filemakerx.com/ Filemaker Source Web Site in Turkish]

* [http://developer.filemaker.com/search/ FileMaker independent consultants]

* [http://developer.filemaker.com/search/ FileMaker independent consultants]

'''[[FileMaker Inc.]]''' is a computer software company formed in 1998 from the vestiges of [[Claris]] as a wholly owned subsidiary of '''[[Apple Inc.]]'''

'''[[FileMaker Inc.]]''' is a computer software company formed in 1998 from the vestiges of [[Claris]] as a wholly owned subsidiary of '''[[Apple Inc.]]'''

'''FileMaker Pro''' is a cross-platform [[relational database]] application from [[FileMaker Inc.]], formerly [[Claris]], (a [[subsidiary]] of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]). It integrates a [[database engine]] with a [[GUI]]-based interface, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms. Current versions are: FileMaker Pro 11, FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 11 Server and FileMaker Pro 11 Server Advanced.

'''FileMaker Pro''' is a cross-platform [[relational database]] application from [[FileMaker Inc.]], formerly [[Claris]], (a [[subsidiary]] of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]). It integrates a [[database engine]] with a [[GUI]]-based interface, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms. Current versions are: FileMaker Pro 11, FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 11 Server, FileMaker Pro 11 Server Advanced and Filemaker Go.

FileMaker evolved from a [[DOS]] application, but was then developed primarily for the [[Apple Macintosh]]. Since 1992 it has been available for [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as [[Mac OS]], and can be used in a heterogeneous environment. It is available in desktop, server, and web-delivery configurations.

FileMaker evolved from a [[DOS]] application, but was then developed primarily for the [[Apple Macintosh]]. Since 1992 it has been available for [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as [[Mac OS]], and can be used in a heterogeneous environment. It is available in desktop, server, and web-delivery configurations.

== See also ==

== See also ==

* [[Bento (database)|Bento]], a simplified personal database application from FileMaker Inc.

* [[CDML]], CDML, FDML, html like mark up language for rapid deployment of FileMaker to the web

* [[FileMaker Dynamic Markup Language]] - for displaying FileMaker data on the web

* [[FileMaker Dynamic Markup Language]] - for displaying FileMaker data on the web

* [[CDML]], CDML, FDML, html like mark up language for rapid deployment of FileMaker to the web.

* [[FileMaker Inc.]], the company developing the FileMaker software

* [[FileMaker Inc.]], the company developing the FileMaker software

| website = [http://www.filemaker.com/ FileMaker Inc.]

| website = [http://www.filemaker.com/ FileMaker Inc.]

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'''[[FileMaker Inc.]]''' is a computer software company formed in 1998 from the vestiges of [[Claris]] as a wholly owned subsidiary of '''[[Apple Inc.]]'''

'''FileMaker Pro''' is a cross-platform [[relational database]] application from [[FileMaker Inc.]], formerly [[Claris]], (a [[subsidiary]] of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]). It integrates a [[database engine]] with a [[GUI]]-based interface, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms. Current versions are: FileMaker Pro 11, FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 11 Server and FileMaker Pro 11 Server Advanced.

'''FileMaker Pro''' is a cross-platform [[relational database]] application from [[FileMaker Inc.]], formerly [[Claris]], (a [[subsidiary]] of [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]). It integrates a [[database engine]] with a [[GUI]]-based interface, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms. Current versions are: FileMaker Pro 11, FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced, FileMaker Pro 11 Server and FileMaker Pro 11 Server Advanced.

FileMaker 10 was released on January 5, 2009, before the [[Macworld Conference & Expo]]. This version offers scripts to be triggered by user actions and a redesigned user interface that is similar to many applications on [[Mac OS X Leopard]].

FileMaker 10 was released on January 5, 2009, before the [[Macworld Conference & Expo]]. This version offers scripts to be triggered by user actions and a redesigned user interface that is similar to many applications on [[Mac OS X Leopard]].

FileMaker 11 was released on March 9, 2010.

FileMaker 11 was released on March 9, 2010. This version offers charting.

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