FileMaker has announced the availability of the
FileMaker Pro 9product line, a new version of
the desktop database for Windows and Mac OS.
FileMaker Pro 9
includes new features for both end-users and developers to simplify
creating, automating, sharing and reporting from databases.
New features include a new quick-start screen for new users to
become productive quickly conditional formatting, which highlights
data based on parameters the user sets and the ability to e-mail a
link to other FileMaker users, which they can click to instantly
access the database.
The new version also offers easy-to-use tools so FileMaker users
and workgroups can easily connect to company and web data residing
in external SQL data sources, such as
MySQL, Oracle SQL and Microsoft SQL
Server.