FileMaker intros FileMaker Pro 11, FileMaker Pro Advanced 11

Apple owned database software adds new Charts, Reports and more

Apple owned FileMaker has announced FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11 with a range of new features and enhancements.The latest versions of the cross-platform database software includes FileMaker Charts, which promises to let users create attractive eye-catching reports in five different styles including vertical bar, horizontal bar, area, line and pie charts. Users can publish the results directly to the Internet using FileMaker's Instant Web Publishing tool.FileMaker Pro 11 allows users to create quick reports in a spreadsheet-like format with the ability to group and summarise information on the fly directly in Table View to create professional looking reports.A new enhanced Layout/Report Assistant offers a streamlined interface, which guides users step-by-step in building reports with grouped data, with the option to select styles and themes and add headers, footers, subtotals or scripts. Snapshot Link lets users save a specific set of records at a point in time. Any changes users make to the file will be updated in the database, with the chance to email the Snapshot Link to anyone who has FileMaker Pro 11 for better collaboration.In FileMaker Pro 11, users can establish a Recurring Import from Microsoft Excel, CSV or TAB files. Users need only set this up once FileMaker notes. Every time users open the database, the data from Excel spreadsheet or data file will update automatically in FileMaker Pro.

System requirements for FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11 are Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later and is Universal with the exception of the Intel only Mac OS X 10.6. PC requirements are Windows XP Professional, Home Edition (SP 3), Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium (SP 2) and Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium. Full specs can be found here.FileMaker Pro 11 costs £260.61, FileMaker Pro 10 or 9 users can upgrade for £155.89. This deal applies to FileMaker Pro 8.5 and 8 users until 23rd September 2010.The company is offering 5 FileMaker Pro 11 upgrades for the price of 4 for £618.80 until 23rd September 2010. FileMaker adds you must own 5 licenses of FileMaker Pro 10, 9, 8.5, or 8 to qualify.FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced costs £391.51. FileMaker Pro 10 or 9, FileMaker Pro 10 or 9 Advanced, or FileMaker Pro 11 users can upgrade for £234.43. This offer applies to FileMaker Pro 8.5 or 8 and FileMaker Pro 8.5 or 8 Advanced users until 23rd September 2010.FileMaker Server 11 costs £831.81. FileMaker Server 10 or 9 or FileMaker Server 10 or 9 Advanced users can upgrade for £498.61. This offer applies to FileMaker Server 8 users until 23rd September 2010.FileMaker Server 11 Advanced costs £2,616.81. FileMaker Server 10 or 9 Advanced or FileMaker Server 11 can upgrade for £1,569.61. This offer applies to FileMaker Server 8 Advanced users until 23rd September 2010.A FileMaker 11 Workgroup Bundle offering potential savings is also available. 5 FileMaker Pro 11 licenses, one FileMaker Server 11 license, and one-year of Maintenance costs £1,783.81. 10 FileMaker Pro 11 licenses, one FileMaker Server 11 license, and one-year of Maintenance costs £2,973.81.All prices include VAT. A free 30-day trial is also available here.A comparison between FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced is available here.Macworld's review of FileMaker Pro 11 is available here.

FileMaker recently announced details of the FileMaker Developer Conference 2010 in San Diego planned for August.

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Apple owned FileMaker has announced FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11 with a range of new features and enhancements.The latest versions of the cross-platform database software includes FileMaker Charts, which promises to let users create attractive eye-catching reports in five different styles including vertical bar, horizontal bar, area, line and pie charts. Users can publish the results directly to the Internet using FileMaker's Instant Web Publishing tool.FileMaker Pro 11 allows users to create quick reports in a spreadsheet-like format with the ability to group and summarise information on the fly directly in Table View to create professional looking reports.A new enhanced Layout/Report Assistant offers a streamlined interface, which guides users step-by-step in building reports with grouped data, with the option to select styles and themes and add headers, footers, subtotals or scripts. Snapshot Link lets users save a specific set of records at a point in time. Any changes users make to the file will be updated in the database, with the chance to email the Snapshot Link to anyone who has FileMaker Pro 11 for better collaboration.In FileMaker Pro 11, users can establish a Recurring Import from Microsoft Excel, CSV or TAB files. Users need only set this up once FileMaker notes. Every time users open the database, the data from Excel spreadsheet or data file will update automatically in FileMaker Pro.

System requirements for FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro Advanced 11 are Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later and is Universal with the exception of the Intel only Mac OS X 10.6. PC requirements are Windows XP Professional, Home Edition (SP 3), Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium (SP 2) and Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium. Full specs can be found here.FileMaker Pro 11 costs £260.61, FileMaker Pro 10 or 9 users can upgrade for £155.89. This deal applies to FileMaker Pro 8.5 and 8 users until 23rd September 2010.The company is offering 5 FileMaker Pro 11 upgrades for the price of 4 for £618.80 until 23rd September 2010. FileMaker adds you must own 5 licenses of FileMaker Pro 10, 9, 8.5, or 8 to qualify.FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced costs £391.51. FileMaker Pro 10 or 9, FileMaker Pro 10 or 9 Advanced, or FileMaker Pro 11 users can upgrade for £234.43. This offer applies to FileMaker Pro 8.5 or 8 and FileMaker Pro 8.5 or 8 Advanced users until 23rd September 2010.FileMaker Server 11 costs £831.81. FileMaker Server 10 or 9 or FileMaker Server 10 or 9 Advanced users can upgrade for £498.61. This offer applies to FileMaker Server 8 users until 23rd September 2010.FileMaker Server 11 Advanced costs £2,616.81. FileMaker Server 10 or 9 Advanced or FileMaker Server 11 can upgrade for £1,569.61. This offer applies to FileMaker Server 8 Advanced users until 23rd September 2010.A FileMaker 11 Workgroup Bundle offering potential savings is also available. 5 FileMaker Pro 11 licenses, one FileMaker Server 11 license, and one-year of Maintenance costs £1,783.81. 10 FileMaker Pro 11 licenses, one FileMaker Server 11 license, and one-year of Maintenance costs £2,973.81.All prices include VAT. A free 30-day trial is also available here.A comparison between FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced is available here.Macworld's review of FileMaker Pro 11 is available here.

FileMaker recently announced details of the FileMaker Developer Conference 2010 in San Diego planned for August.

This year's conference will be at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina from 15 to 18 August, 2010.

Attendees will have a chance to explore new technologies and future FileMaker products, engage with developers and exhibitors from around the world and attend educational sessions to help them exceed their FileMaker development goals, the organisers insist.More details can be found here.

FileMaker Pro 10 won Best productivity software at last year's prestigious Macworld Awards.