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Neither here nor there, but today
By ron carlson, Insanely Great Mac
July 9th 2002
XML import/export and new ease-of-use features to improve productivity
FileMaker has announced its new FileMaker Pro 6 database software, featuring
easier-than-ever templates and tools, and "a virtually limitless ability to gather,
manage and share information."
With humility safely jettisonned, the press release goes on: New in FileMaker Pro 6 is
the ability to easily import large numbers of images from a folder into a database,
and, on Mac OS X only, capture digital images and image-data directly from cameras.
Simplifying the steps to add images extends the FileMaker lead in managing multimedia,
and enables even more creative databases.
"The best just got better with FileMaker Pro 6," said Dominique Goupil, FileMaker
president. "We''ve made it even easier for workgroups to manage data with solutions
ranging from digital image catalogs to accounting systems to engineering projects. And
integrated XML support greatly expands the horizons for gathering data into FileMaker
and sharing information beyond the workgroup."
With integrated XML (Extensible Markup Language) import and export, FileMaker Pro 6
will deliver the benefits of virtually limitless information exchange. The includsion
of XML support means FileMaker can integrate and exchange data with many applications,
without complex, costly converting of data between proprietary formats.
FileMaker Pro 6 users can, for example, retrieve data from XML-enabled Web
applications, import accounting data from QuickBooks, or query corporate databases
without using ODBC drivers. With XML export, FileMaker Pro 6 users can share
information with users of other applications; for example, exporting formatted
FileMaker data in an email or into Microsoft Excel, or document- authoring
applications.
FileMaker also announced its enhanced FileMaker XML Central to jumpstart developers''
and power-users'' ability to create solutions reaping the benefits of data exchange
and application integration. Developers are encouraged to download and contribute XSLT
stylesheets in the new FileMaker XSLT Library (see FileMaker XML Central press
release).
"By adding XML support, FileMaker is proving it can continue to deliver great benefit
to corporate workgroups," said Ron Schmelzer, senior analyst with ZapThink, an XML
industry analyst group. "FileMaker ease-of-use combined with its rich XML support
makes it an ideal platform for workgroups who need to boost productivity while fitting
in with corporate IT environments."
More than 20 new templates for business, education and home deliver "instant
productivity" to benefit almost all FileMaker Pro 6 users. Users and developers of
FileMaker databases will save time and be more creative with new features like format
painter and customizable dialogs.
FileMaker Pro 6 is available now for a suggested list price (SLP) of $299 (upgrade
$149). FileMaker Pro 6 Unlimited is available for an SLP of $999 ($499 upgrade for
licensed customers of FileMaker Pro 5 or 5.5 Unlimited). Volume pricing and promos are
available. Licensed customers of FileMaker Pro 5.5 Unlimited may be eligible for a
$350 rebate when upgrading through Dec. 31, 2002.
See IGM''s earlier report on the release of FM Pro 6.
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