Top FileMaker News Stories
Free FileMaker Graphics Pack Available for Limited Time Only
FileMaker, Inc. announced the FileMaker Graphics Pack, available free with the purchase and registration of qualified FileMaker Pro 10 software products for a limited time. The FileMaker Graphics Pack includes over 1,000 buttons and icons and can enhance the design and visual impact of FileMaker Pro databases quickly and easily. The Graphics Pack is available now through September 18, 2009 to customers who purchase and register individual licenses of FileMaker Pro 10, FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced, FileMaker Server 10 and FileMaker Server 10 Advanced.
‘Bento For iPhone Review: Database Management Never Looked This Good’
The folks at PhoneBlog.com put the new Bento for iPhone and iPod touch to the test, and said: “Bento for iPhone is the mobile version of one of the most popular database and organization software titles for the Mac, allowing you to fashion all sorts of lists and collections with a very convenient interface. This app offers full integration with the desktop version, allowing you to access and manage them directly from your handset, with changes reflected on both platforms. While the Mac interface is incredibly friendly, the iPhone version just takes my breath away. To put it simply, it's one of the nicest-looking iPhone apps available today.”
New for Bento 2: Real-world uses and downloadable templates
FileMaker, Inc. today unveiled the Bento Template Exchange, where Mac users can post and browse many real-world uses of Bento, the personal database from FileMaker that’s as easy to use as a Mac. People interested in Bento can download templates and use them with a trial or full version of Bento 2 (free trial available at www.bentotrial.com. Whether your passion is collecting coins, selling products, organizing volunteers or planning events, these sharable templates show how you can do it better with Bento.
Government Computer News Reviewer’s Choice for FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced
Citing FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced’s “great support for Microsoft SQL Server and PDF,” Government Computer News awards the new product A+ for features, A for performance, and A for ease of use. And designates FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced its Reviewer’s Choice.
Become a FileMaker 10 Certified Developer
Certification testing for the award-winning FileMaker 10 product line is now available. With FileMaker 10 Certification, developers can boost their industry-wide business and career potential by becoming recognized as a FileMaker 10 Certified Developer. The certification demonstrates developers’ technical comprehension of FileMaker products. In addition to receiving a FileMaker 10 Certified Developer certificate, those who pass the test may use the FileMaker Certified Developer logo on business cards, web sites and marketing collateral.
Bento for iPhone: ‘Amazing, versatile, and powerful application’ -- Macworld
Macworld Magazine awards 4.5 out of 5 mice to the new Bento for iPhone and iPod touch, saying, “Bento for the iPhone and iPod touch is an amazing, versatile, and powerful application, making it possible for you to create databases and manage a variety of information, all from your mobile device. Combined with Bento on your desktop, the Bento app is the best, easiest to use database application you’ll find on the iPhone or any other similar device.”
‘I'd love to see (Bento for iPhone) bundled with every iPhone sold.’ -- TUAW
The new Bento for iPhone and iPod touch gets enthusiastic praise from TUAW: “As a US$4.99 standalone personal database app for the iPhone, Bento stands alone as a professional and fast solution. It's even more outstanding when paired with the US$49 Mac version. How good is the iPhone version of Bento? I'd love to see it bundled with every iPhone sold. 'Nuff said.”
PC Mag honors FileMaker Pro 10 with Editors’ Choice Award
In awarding its prestigious Editors’ Choice Award to FileMaker Pro 10, PC Mag writes, “FileMaker has long been known for software that seems to do the impossible—marry relational-database power with impressive ease of use ... (FileMaker Pro 10’s) dramatically improved interface with toolbars, tooltips, and quick-start screens guides you through the design process faster than ever before ... FileMaker Pro’s versatility should be a match for your creativity.”
CNET: FileMaker unpacks a Bento database for iPhone
...after looking at Bento for iPhone in its prelaunch state, it seems promising for the uberorganized. Read the article.
Watch a 2-minute demo of the new Bento for iPhone and iPod touch
The new Bento for iPhone and iPod touch is here. And in 2 minutes, you can see how easy it is to organize your life on your iPhone. Also see how Bento for iPhone synchs with Bento 2 on your Mac.
New! FileMaker Training Series for FileMaker 10
The new FileMaker Training Series for FileMaker 10 is now available. These self-paced training materials include must-have information on the new product line such as exploring Script Triggers, saving find requests, and managing FileMaker Server 10. The FileMaker Training Series provides the building blocks for successful FileMaker solution development and is the official training curriculum from FileMaker, Inc. Get the book and CD for only $99.
