We have a series of blog posts highlighting many of the new features of FileMaker 17: Better security and accessibility with the FileMaker Data API, server Admin API, work while reconnecting, and account lockout.Easier development with a new layout mode, master-detail layouts, new default fields, copy/paste custom menus, etc.Better mobile support with access to all the sensors on iPads and iPhones, keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, auto-complete, etc.New starter solutions and add on tables.In addition, there are many more enhancements and updates that come with FileMaker 17:

Making the full power of the FileMaker platform more accessible to more people is a huge win with this new release. Pricing for a similar education licenses went up only $6/year. That is a pretty excellent value for only $12/year more. Here’s an interesting pricing example: The base price of a 5 user annual corporate FileMaker license went up from $888/year to $900/year with the release of 17… but for that price EVERYONE gets Advanced (previously a lot more expensive), you get 3 FileMaker server instances (where you only got 1 before), plus you can use WebDirect or FileMaker Go…the entire platform. There will be some transition for current users of FileMaker but we have up to a year to lock in the the same pricing we have today for up to 3 years.

If you’re trying FileMaker for the first time, the trial version now lasts 45 days!.

FileMaker 17 Advanced runs online or offline without requiring a connection to the server.

The key also does not change from version to version or when additional users are added.

Users will get one single license key to install all products.

No longer to you need to make complex technology decisions around licensing.

Every license includes everything – Server, Go, WebDirect, and Pro Advanced.

With FileMaker 17 comes a new licensing model that is greatly simplified: Advanced was formerly reserved for more serious developers but now everyone has access to these advanced FileMaker tools.

“FileMaker Pro” and “FileMaker Pro for User Connections” are gone and have been replaced by the more powerful “FileMaker Pro Advanced”. Three products have been consolidated into one. With the release of FileMaker 17, the desktop client applications for FileMaker have been greatly simplified. “FileMaker Pro” is no longer available…and it’s a good thing.

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