FileMaker Inc have announced the release of the latest products in their range, FileMaker 9!  There are over 30 new features since FileMaker 8.5, which we will be covering in more detail over the next few weeks.

It still uses the same .fp7 file format, so you can happily use a mix of clients from FileMaker 7 upto FileMaker 9, but obviously newer features won’t be available in the older versions.

Some of the noticable changes:

• A completley redesigned Script listing, including grouping and searching of scripts.
• Conditional formating, allowing you to dynamically change the formating of fields.
• Full SQL access to external databases.
• a PHP site assistant to help non-advanced users created a FileMaker powered PHP website.