Aside from the templates built in FileMaker Pro that you can use for your business, the FileMaker Trial site also lets you download several free solutions that you can use. One of them is the FileMaker "Business Productivity Kit."
Friday 29 July 2011
Free FileMaker Solution: Business Productivity Kit
Aside from the templates built in FileMaker Pro that you can use for your business, the FileMaker Trial site also lets you download several free solutions that you can use. One of them is the FileMaker "Business Productivity Kit."
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Free FileMaker Solution: Invoices
Invoices is one of the 31 free Starter Solutions (another term for database templates) included with FileMaker Pro. Unlike the other templates bundled in the app, this one is something you can actually use in your business if you haven't tried downloading the Business Productivity Kit yet (which we'll discuss in the future) or other free solutions.
Monday 25 July 2011
FileMaker Pro Works with Lion
After upgrading to Lion several days ago, aside from minor issues, FileMaker Pro 11 works just fine. Here are some I've come across so far:
I initially wrote that launching FileMaker Pro for the first time prompted you to install the Java Runtime Engine in Lion; it turns out that it's caused by a plug-in that uses Java.
FileMaker also crashed every time when quitting the application. I also thought that this was due to an incompatibility with Java or something related to the Restore functionality of Lion. Turns out this was also due to an old plug-in. Just to be sure, remove all the non-FileMaker Pro plug-ins in the /FileMaker/Extensions folder (they have the extension ".fmplugin") and put them back one by one if you're experiencing crashes with the app.
I initially wrote that launching FileMaker Pro for the first time prompted you to install the Java Runtime Engine in Lion; it turns out that it's caused by a plug-in that uses Java.
FileMaker also crashed every time when quitting the application. I also thought that this was due to an incompatibility with Java or something related to the Restore functionality of Lion. Turns out this was also due to an old plug-in. Just to be sure, remove all the non-FileMaker Pro plug-ins in the /FileMaker/Extensions folder (they have the extension ".fmplugin") and put them back one by one if you're experiencing crashes with the app.
Saturday 23 July 2011
Signs That Apple Is Phasing Out Optical Discs
Signs that Apple is phasing out optical discs:
1. Apple releases iPod in 2001, touting "10,000 songs in your pocket."
2. In 2003, the iTunes Music Store opens. It now has 14 million tracks, 2500 TV shows, and 3000 movies available for download.
3. Blu-ray Disc, the successor of DVDs is officially launched on 2008. Steve Jobs says licensing it is a "bag of hurt." As of now it's not officially supported in Macs.
1. Apple releases iPod in 2001, touting "10,000 songs in your pocket."
2. In 2003, the iTunes Music Store opens. It now has 14 million tracks, 2500 TV shows, and 3000 movies available for download.
3. Blu-ray Disc, the successor of DVDs is officially launched on 2008. Steve Jobs says licensing it is a "bag of hurt." As of now it's not officially supported in Macs.
Friday 22 July 2011
Wednesday 20 July 2011
FileMaker Pro and Mac OS X Lion Compatibility
From the FileMaker Knowledgebase:
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and FileMaker 11 and Bento 4.
Basically, FileMaker Pro and Advanced 11 will work with Lion, save for some minor bugs in formatting and .xls file compatibility. FileMaker Server and Advanced 11 will work, except for anything related to web publishing. Software updates to address the bugs will be released on August (FileMaker Pro and Advanced) and October (FileMaker Server and Advanced).
For older versions, only FileMaker Pro and Advanced 10 will work (with issues) on Lion. Older versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Advanced, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Server Advanced will no longer work and no software updates will be issued for them.
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and FileMaker 11 and Bento 4.
Basically, FileMaker Pro and Advanced 11 will work with Lion, save for some minor bugs in formatting and .xls file compatibility. FileMaker Server and Advanced 11 will work, except for anything related to web publishing. Software updates to address the bugs will be released on August (FileMaker Pro and Advanced) and October (FileMaker Server and Advanced).
For older versions, only FileMaker Pro and Advanced 10 will work (with issues) on Lion. Older versions of FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Advanced, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Server Advanced will no longer work and no software updates will be issued for them.
Mac OS X Lion, New MacBook Air and Mac Mini Out
Getting Started with FileMaker Pro
Want to use a database to start organizing your business and share information with everyone? Here's how you can get started right now:
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Mac OS X Lion
Any time soon, Mac OS X 10.7 ("Lion") will be available for download from the Mac App Store. With Apple's website listing down over 250+ new features, it's sure to breathe new life into your Mac OS experience. Should you upgrade? I think the question is whether or not you should upgrade, but when.
Hello!
Thanks for dropping by. This blog is about making your business more productive using technology from Apple (Macs and iDevices), FileMaker Pro database software, plus anything that's related to them.
My name is Butch Maceda; I'm an IT Consultant based in Manila, Philippines, and have been using Macs since 1993 (my first Mac was an LC 475). I discovered FileMaker Pro when it was version 2.1 and have been doing database solutions for companies ever since.
These are amazing times for Apple and FileMaker, with the great products and solutions they're creating; see you soon!
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