Advanced development and customisation tools
FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced includes all the features of FileMaker Pro 12 plus a suite of advanced development and customisation tools. If you design databases for yourself or your team and want to build more powerful and more flexible database applications, then FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced is for you.
FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced features
Custom Menus
Create, change or delete specific menu items or entire menu sets.
NEW – Specify certain custom menus to display when using an iOS device.
Custom Functions
Build your own functions and copy, paste and import them into any FileMaker Pro database.
Multiple Table Import
Build or modify databases faster by importing multiple tables at once.
Kiosk Maker
Build applications where all menus are hidden.
Database Design Report
Run comprehensive reports on all elements of the database schema.
Script Debugger
Pinpoint problem areas in scripts and Script Triggers.
NEW – Turn off Script Triggers when debugging to fine tune the troubleshooting process.
Data Viewer
Monitor fields, variables and calculations while troubleshooting.
Runtime Maker
Create standalone runtime solutions that don't require FileMaker Pro.
External Function Plug-in API
Build more robust calculations and extend database capabilities.
Field & Table Replication
Copy field definitions into different tables or copy table definitions into other files for faster solution development.
Next Steps
- Compare FileMaker Pro and Pro Advanced.
- View in-depth web seminars.
- Hear what customers are saying.
- See all features since FileMaker Pro 6.
- Get volume discounts for groups of 5+.
- Top questions to ask before you buy.
The extra diagnostic power of FileMaker Pro Advanced is essential for our work and the ability to create Custom Functions for specific client needs is huge.
FileMaker is incredibly versatile. I have built simple single table databases to highly complex business mission critical applications.
…if you're the developer, you'll be able to pass on significant advantages to end-users with little or no effort.


