- cross-platform multi-user relational database engine
- integrated forms designer, calculator, and batch processor
- programmable calculation grids, lists, array structures
- simple scripting language, comprehensive function library
- strong validation controls, enforceable cascading selection lists
- extremely versatile macro and batch processing capabilities
- friendly and efficient multi-user record locking scheme
- field-level security and transaction auditing options
- read and write data to text, ODBC, HTML, PDF, XML
- connect to SQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle)
- utilize ASP, PHP, HTTP, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, FTP, XML
- host databases from either Windows or Apple servers
- build and iterate solutions over local networks or internet
FileMaker can also be used to exchange
processed data with other applications like Excel or Word, or other
databases like Access, SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle. |
