FileMaker 17 marked a major shift in how developers and users interact with the platform. By merging "Pro" and "Advanced" into a single application, Claris (then FileMaker Inc.) democratized powerful developer tools for everyone. Version refined this experience further with critical localized updates and stability fixes. Key Update: The Reiwa Era Support
If you are still running version 17.0.7, you have access to several landmark features that redefined custom app development:
: No separate "Advanced" version is needed. Simply go to Preferences and check "Use Advanced Tools" to unlock the Script Debugger, Data Viewer, and Database Design Reports.
: FileMaker started automatically creating essential fields (like Primary Key and Modification Timestamp) whenever a new table is created, ensuring better database structure from day one. Performance and Security Highlights
: Dates entered in the Reiwa format (e.g., R1/10/28 ) are automatically converted to Western Gregorian years (2019/10/28) and saved internally.
: The Inspector, Objects tab, and Field tab were consolidated into convenient panes, making it much easier to select and move individual objects within groups without ungrouping them first.
: Creating "List-Detail" layouts became native. You can now use a portal to show the current found set, allowing users to quickly jump between records without complex relationship setups.
Filemaker Pro 17 Advanced 17.0.7.700 〈FHD 2024〉
FileMaker 17 marked a major shift in how developers and users interact with the platform. By merging "Pro" and "Advanced" into a single application, Claris (then FileMaker Inc.) democratized powerful developer tools for everyone. Version refined this experience further with critical localized updates and stability fixes. Key Update: The Reiwa Era Support
If you are still running version 17.0.7, you have access to several landmark features that redefined custom app development: FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced 17.0.7.700
: No separate "Advanced" version is needed. Simply go to Preferences and check "Use Advanced Tools" to unlock the Script Debugger, Data Viewer, and Database Design Reports. FileMaker 17 marked a major shift in how
: FileMaker started automatically creating essential fields (like Primary Key and Modification Timestamp) whenever a new table is created, ensuring better database structure from day one. Performance and Security Highlights Key Update: The Reiwa Era Support If you
: Dates entered in the Reiwa format (e.g., R1/10/28 ) are automatically converted to Western Gregorian years (2019/10/28) and saved internally.
: The Inspector, Objects tab, and Field tab were consolidated into convenient panes, making it much easier to select and move individual objects within groups without ungrouping them first.
: Creating "List-Detail" layouts became native. You can now use a portal to show the current found set, allowing users to quickly jump between records without complex relationship setups.
