Claris FileMaker Pro 12

Layout Enhancements in Claris FileMaker Pro 12

Themes

A notable new feature is theme support for layouts. FileMaker Pro has inherited this feature from its younger sibling Bento, allowing you to apply a different layout theme to all layout elements. Object formatting can be modified, removed, and restored.

Object Formatting

Claris FileMaker 12 offers many more formatting options. For example, an object's background can be filled with multicolored gradients or an image. For a solid background, opacity can be freely adjusted from 0 to 100%. It is also possible to assign rounded corners to objects, with a freely adjustable radius.

Object States

With Claris FileMaker 12, you can assign different formatting to layout objects based on the object's state (Normal, Selected, Hover, Pressed).

Dynamic Alignment Guides

When moving objects, dynamic guides help position them and make alignment and regular positioning easier.

Guides

In a layout, you can create any number of guides that can be fixed, applied to all layouts, and "snapped." You can also insert guides representing different screen sizes (640×480, 1024×768, 1280×960, 1600×1200) or iPhone or iPad dimensions. You can also define your own size.

Layout Cuts

When a cut is moved, all objects within that cut are also moved. An object belongs to a cut if it is entirely within the cut's row.

Undo/Redo

Layout changes can be undone and redone step-by-step as long as the layout has not been saved.

Layout Width

In addition to height, it is now possible to specify a layout's width. Objects placed outside the defined layout area are not visible in browse mode.

Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

With Claris FileMaker 12, you can assign text to layout objects that can be read by screen readers such as JAWS for Windows and VoiceOver for Mac OS X.

Claris FileMaker 12: Boost Your Performance and Simplify Your Use

Enhanced Containers

Container content can be automatically stored outside the database file. When a user places a file in a container, it is transferred and stored in a directory on the host computer, while only a reference is stored in the database itself. This keeps the file small and supports incremental backups. Files can be stored in an encrypted form, so only FileMaker can read the data. Images can be displayed faster with automatically generated thumbnails. Drag-and-drop support has been improved, and audio, video, and PDF files can be edited directly in containers.

Plugin Updates

Plugins can be registered in the database. Formulas and script steps ensure that the correct version of the required plugin is installed for each user.

Window Style

When a window opens with a script or button, it can be set as a standard document window, a floating document window, or a modal dialog box. Window elements can be selectively disabled: Close, Minimize, Maximize, Zoom, Resize.

Tabs

The active tab in browse mode remains in the foreground when switching to layout mode, making it easier for developers to work with "invisible" tabs. Additionally, conditional formatting can be applied to each tab.

Sorting

You can define whether sorting of data sets is permanent or temporary. Data sets that are inserted or modified after sorting are organized according to the sorting settings by default. This behavior can be modified in the sorting dialog.

Badge

A badge appears in the lower-right corner of a layout if corresponding script triggers have been set for that layout. Another badge is displayed for layout objects that have been configured as buttons.

Layout Icons

New layout icons indicate the status of a file, objects within the file, or the action performed. Layout icons for date, time, username, page number, and record number have changed.

Working with Shared Files

You can now execute a script in a remote file via a URL.

Advanced Script Commands in Claris FileMaker 12

Insert File

This script command allows you to specify advanced options, such as whether the content should be inserted by reference and/or compressed and which file formats should be allowed in the file dialog.

New Window

This command creates a new window based on the current frontmost window. It is possible to create a document window, a floating document window, or a dialog box.

New Script Commands

Find Matching Records

This search has always been available in browse mode via the context menu. It is possible to define whether the currently selected records should be replaced, limited, or extended by the search result.

Insert Audio/Video

Imports an audio or video file or a reference to it into an interactive container.

Insert from URL

Inserts the content of a URL into a field.

Insert PDF

Imports a PDF file or a reference to it into an interactive container.

Compare

This function compares fields in one record to another record or a previous record and displays the differences in a report.

How to Purchase, Download, and Activate Claris FileMaker Pro 12

Visit unitedksoftware.co.ukand select Claris FileMaker Pro 12 in just a few clicks. Once the purchase is complete, you will instantly receive a secure download link and a valid product key via email. Follow the installation instructions, enter your product key, and start using Claris FileMaker Pro 12 immediately.

System Requirements for Claris FileMaker Pro 12

Requirements for Windows

• Windows 8 Standard
• Windows 8 Pro
• Windows 7 Ultimate
• Windows 7 Professional
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 2)
• Windows XP Professional
• Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 3)
Minimum Requirements:

32-bit: Dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

64-bit: Dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

Recommended Requirements:

32-bit: Dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

64-bit: Dual-core processor, 8 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

Requirements for Mac

• Mac OS X 10.6
• OS X Lion 10.7
• OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
• Mac OS X Mavericks v10.9
Minimum Requirements:

32-bit: Intel-based Mac with dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

64-bit: Intel-based Mac with dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

Recommended Requirements:

32-bit: Intel-based Mac with dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

64-bit: Intel-based Mac with dual-core processor, 8 GB RAM, 80 GB or more hard drive (at least 10 GB free)

Frequently Asked Questions about Claris FileMaker Pro 12

• What is Claris FileMaker Pro 12?

  Claris FileMaker Pro 12 is an advanced database management solution offering a variety of features to enhance data management, reporting, and integration with other applications and data sources.

• How can I purchase Claris FileMaker Pro 12?

  You can purchase Claris FileMaker Pro 12 by visiting our website,unitedksoftware.co.uk, where you can make a secure purchase and receive your product key and download instructions via email.

• What are the system requirements for Claris FileMaker Pro 12?

  System requirements include a compatible operating system, an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, 4 GB of RAM, and 1 GB of disk space for installation.

• Where can I get help with Claris FileMaker Pro 12?

  For assistance, you can visit our online support center.