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FileMaker Developer Conference explores design, development and business innovation with the FileMaker Platform
Over 80 expert-led sessions detail how to build powerful, custom solutions for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web
March 13, 2013 – FileMaker, Inc. today announced schedule highlights for the FileMaker Developer Conference 2013, the largest annual gathering of worldwide FileMaker independent and corporate database developers, trainers and users. “Platform for Innovation” is the theme of the 18th annual conference, which features two new tracks and will be at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel in San Diego, California USA, August 12-15.
Attendees will see live demonstrations by FileMaker staff and exhibitors and learn the ins and outs of creating custom solutions using the FileMaker Platform. In addition to increasing their technical expertise, developers can network, get ideas, and exchange tips with over 1,200 FileMaker enthusiasts, from more than 36 countries during the four-day event.
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FileMaker Asia Pacific Manager Willem Meyer featured on Kochie's Business Builders
Willem Meyer, FileMaker Regional Manager Asia Pacific, recently appeared on popular Australian business website Kochie's Business Builders, outlining the various capabilities of FileMaker to a small business audience.
In the video interview, Willem explains how FileMaker enables businesses to create custom database solutions that fit around their business, rather than forcing businesses to change their processes to suit existing database software products.
Willem also discusses the growing trend towards Business to Employee (B2E) apps and how FileMaker is helping change the way we work by encouraging greater mobility.
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FileMaker Unveils New FileMaker 12 Training Series starting at just USD$19.99
June 13, 2012 – FileMaker, Inc. today announced the latest FileMaker Training Series, the definitive series designed to help developers master the essentials of the award-winning FileMaker 12. The FileMaker Training Series consists of 13 self-paced modules that provide the building blocks for successful solution development using the breakthrough new FileMaker platform.
The FileMaker Training Series (FTS) includes an 800-page manual with demo files, exercises and videos to help guide developers through the learning process. The training focuses on intermediate and advanced content, but any level of FileMaker developers can use the training material to help improve their skills.
Featuring 13 modules, each with step-by-step instructions, the FTS includes the following topics: Using FileMaker Pro; Working with Fields; Data Modeling; Working with Layouts; Calculation Functions; Scripts; Reporting; Security; Intermediate and Advanced Techniques; FileMaker Server; Connectivity; Web Publishing; and FileMaker Go.
Completely self-paced, the FileMaker Training Series delivers best practice for using the new features in FileMaker 12 software including how to best utilise the new design tools, leverage the new capabilities in the enhanced container fields, create layouts optimised for the iPad and iPhone, and more.
The training series also provides the foundation necessary for developers planning to take the FileMaker 12 Certification exam, scheduled for availability beginning July 2012.
New FileMaker 12 Delivers Breakthrough Design Features for Creating Stunning Databases for iPad, iPhone, Windows and Mac
Apr 5, 2012 - FileMaker, Inc. announces immediate availability of the new FileMaker 12 database software line. FileMaker 12 launches a new era for databases, empowering users to create stunning custom database apps for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web. FileMaker Pro 12 features beautiful new themes and Starter Solutions, powerful iPad, iPhone and desktop design tools, and superior file management for today’s media-intensive applications. FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced adds additional development and management tools. The FileMaker Go 12 for iPad and iPhone apps are available free on the App Store. The free download of FileMaker Go 12 makes it amazingly easy for everyone to run iOS database apps created by FileMaker Pro 12.
Press Releases
- 3/20/2013 - All-new Made for FileMaker is portal to hundreds of solutions, plug-ins, tools and more for FileMaker
- 3/13/2013 - FileMaker Developer Conference explores design, development and business innovation with the FileMaker Platform
- 5 April 2012 - New FileMaker 12 Delivers Breakthrough Design Features for Creating Stunning Databases for iPad, iPhone, Windows and Mac