FileMaker Applications: Frequently Asked Questions

As of July 10, 2007, FileMaker Applications are now only available through the FileMaker Technical Network.

  • Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 8.5?
  • Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 7?
  • Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 6?
  • I am a licensed user of a 1.x* version of a FileMaker Application. Can I purchase FileMaker 7 or 8.5 and migrate the application myself?
  • What is the upgrade policy for FileMaker 7 and 8.5 compatible versions of the 1.x* FileMaker Applications?

Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 8.5?

All 2.0* versions of FileMaker Applications are FileMaker 8.5 compatible. The 2.0* versions of the applications were built on 7 and validated for use with 8 and 8.5.

top Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 7?

All 2.0* versions of FileMaker Applications are FileMaker 7 compatible.

top Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 6?

The 1.x* versions of FileMaker Applications are FileMaker 6.0 compatible.

top I am a licensed user of a 1.x* version of a FileMaker Application. Can I purchase FileMaker 7 or 8.5 and migrate the application myself?

You can migrate your FileMaker Application to FileMaker 7, 8, or 8.5, though the application would no longer be covered by FileMaker’s support agreement. Free FileMaker 7 and 8.5 compatible upgrades to all FileMaker Applications are available to 1.x* customers via the website

top What is the upgrade policy for FileMaker 7, 8, or 8.5 compatible versions of the 1.x* FileMaker Applications?

If you purchased a 1.x* version of a FileMaker Application, FileMaker offers you a free upgrade to the 2.0* version of the FileMaker Application; however, you will still need to purchase an upgrade to the current FileMaker product.

* FileMaker Work Requests 1.x is also compatible with FileMaker 7, 8, or 8.5