FileMaker Go 12 for iPad
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FileMaker Go 12 for iPad by FileMaker, Inc.
DescriptionFileMaker Go 12 lets you and your team access databases created by FileMaker Pro 12 on your iPad.DO MORE ON THE GO Tackle any task on your iPad with FileMaker Go. Negotiate sales deals on the road, collaborate on projects while traveling, capture and send research data back to the lab, or confirm inventory levels from the warehouse all while youre on the go. Use FileMaker Pro 12, the leading easy-to-use database software, to create custom business apps. Then use FileMaker Go 12 to remotely access these database apps on your iPad. Databases that run on FileMaker Go are full-featured apps with powerful capabilities. Now you and your team can easily view, edit, and search for information, then securely share with each other. Capture signatures, view reports and charts, save information as PDF and Excel, email or print your data, and so much more! FileMaker Go 12 is also available separately for iPhone. WHATS NEW IN FILEMAKER GO 12 - Multitasking support When you return to your database app from other apps, FileMaker Go picks up right where you left off. - Improved media integration Record video or audio from your iPad and add it directly to a container field. Play back media directly from FileMaker Go. - Export data in multiple formats Export your data from FileMaker Go in several new formats including Excel, CSV, TAB, or HTML files. - Enhanced container fields When hosting databases on FileMaker Server 12, instantly stream movies and music from your device without any data storage limit concerns. USING YOUR DATABASES ON THE GO Use one of these three convenient ways to access apps on your iPad: -Connect to databases hosted on FileMaker Server 12 or FileMaker Pro 12 via a local wireless network or over Wi-Fi or 3G. All changes are automatically updated in the hosted file. -Copy your databases between your desktop or laptop and FileMaker Go using File Sharing in iTunes. -Download databases sent via email and open in FileMaker Go. IMPORTANT NOTES: -Requires FileMaker Pro 12 or FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced to create or modify databases. -FileMaker Go 12 only opens FileMaker Pro 12 and FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced databases. Get more information on converting older databases: http://www.filemaker.com/r/convert -Sync is not natively supported but can be implemented with custom development. However, database files can be copied or emailed between the device and the desktop. -Get a complete list of features supported in FileMaker Go: http://help.filemaker.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10087/ What's New in Version 12.0.3Addresses compatibility issues related to iOS 5 and the new iPad.Customer ReviewsGetting Better but Still no Http Post or XML Import Via Http (4 stars)This version has definitely improved. I love the multitasking capability. I also love that this app is now free. The insert from url script step is a breath of fresh air from FileMaker, however it does not seem to provide a way to login in password protected websites to retrieve data from. I am still disappointed that it does not support XML import over HTTP as that would open up some great syncing options and automation. Also it still does Neat App But Can't Consume WebServices (3 stars) This is a nice little app if you have FileMaker 12 on your computer. Thank you FileMaker for making it free. It is nice for little databases with native fm functionality that don't interact or require integration with other systems, but since there is not plugin support you can't consume any web services or interact with websites that require http post. This is unfortunate and makes it less useful than it could be. I wish it would redraw a One Step Forward, Five Steps Back (1 star) I wrote and maintain a fairly complicated db that our reps and retailers use out in the field to showcase our wares. I was very excited to hear that FMGo12 would be free. (that's the one step forward.) We immediately began discussions on rolling out our db to all of our retailers (FMGo11 at $40 a pop was not logistically feasible). Well, we moved over to FMGo12, and saw previously perfect working functionality break. Containers no l
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