New Filemaker Pro 6 Delivers Digital-Image Capture & Import; And Integrated XML Support For Universal Data Exchange

...XML import/export and new ease-of-use features make workgroups more productive, creative...

...XML import/export and new ease-of-use features make workgroups more productive, creative...

LONDON, UK - July 9, 2002 - Today FileMaker announced its new FileMaker Pro 6 database software, featuring easier-than-ever templates and tools, and a virtually limitless ability to gather, manage and share information.

New in FileMaker Pro 6 is the ability to easily import large numbers of images from a folder into a database, and, on Mac OS X only, capture digital images and image-data directly from cameras. Simplifying the steps to add images extends the FileMaker lead in managing multimedia, and enables even more creative databases.

With integrated XML (Extensible Markup Language) import and export, FileMaker Pro 6 will deliver the benefits of virtually limitless information exchange. The widespread support of XML standards means FileMaker can integrate and exchange data with many applications, without complex, costly converting of data between proprietary formats.

FileMaker Pro 6 users can, for example, retrieve data from XML-enabled Web applications, import accounting data from QuickBooks, or query corporate databases without using ODBC drivers. With XML export, FileMaker Pro 6 users can share information with users of other applications; for example, exporting formatted FileMaker data in an email or into Microsoft Excel, or document-authoring applications.

FileMaker today announced its enhanced FileMaker XML Central (http://www.filemaker.com/xml) to jumpstart developers and power-users ability to create solutions reaping the benefits of data exchange and application integration. Developers are encouraged to download and contribute XSLT stylesheets in the new FileMaker XSLT Library (see FileMaker XML Central press release).

More than 20 new templates for business, education and home deliver instant productivity" to benefit almost all FileMaker Pro 6 users. Users and developers of FileMaker databases will save time and be more creative with new features like format painter and customisable dialogs.

The best just got better with FileMaker Pro 6," said Dominique Goupil, FileMaker president. Weve made it even easier for workgroups to manage data with solutions ranging from digital image catalogues to accounting systems to engineering projects. And integrated XML support greatly expands the horizons for gathering data into FileMaker and sharing information beyond the workgroup."

By adding XML support, FileMaker is proving it can continue to deliver great benefit to corporate workgroups," said Ron Schmelzer, senior analyst with ZapThink, an XML industry analyst group. FileMaker ease of use combined with its rich XML support makes it an ideal platform for workgroups who need to boost productivity while fitting in with corporate IT environments."

Customers praise FileMaker Pro 6 image capture and data exchange
The New England Medical Centers Department of Emergency Medicine tracks patients and lab services with six FileMaker Pro databases. Dr. Dan Ballin said the new image capture feature in FileMaker Pro 6 will help streamline cataloguing of images.

"When I was taking pictures on slides I kept track of them by numbers logged in a FileMaker Pro database," said Dr. Ballin. Image capture will make it easy to store not only the images, but also exposure information which is useful in learning and teaching others about medical photography. FileMaker Pro 6 image capture will be extremely useful and will allow me to do all this digitally."

At Associated Press, systems manager Bob Weston uses FileMaker to serve editorial databases to its subscribing news organizations.

"AP is using FileMaker Pro 6 and XML export to convert our data into 'News Industry Text Format," Weston said. "Once I've set up the templates, any editor can put up a database that's searchable over the Web. All you need is a stylesheet, and FileMaker Pro 6 will automatically convert any data into the NITF format. FileMaker Pro 6 is going to make my job a lot easier."

For more comments from customers using FileMaker Pro 6, see: http://www.filemaker.com/customers/customer_comments.html

Easier than ever digital-image capture and import
Running on Mac OS X, FileMaker Pro 6 captures images and Exif image data (date and time, exposure length, etc.) straight from a digital camera into a database. Image capture does not require camera driver software, and recognizes the cameras supported by Mac OS X (http://www.apple.com/macosx/whatyoucando/applications/imagecapture.html).

Importing digital images into a FileMaker database is as simple as a few clicks. After downloading a roll" of images from a digital camera to a computer, a user can import all or some into a FileMaker database in a single step, rather than one image at a time.

New FileMaker Professional Training
Today FileMaker also unveiled its new FileMaker Professional Training: Foundation Series to empower developers with how to" information and best practices for designing and deploying real-world solutions. (See FileMaker Professional Training press release.)

New products, same file format
FileMaker Pro 6 is available now for a suggested list price (SLP) of 219 (upgrade 119).

FileMaker Pro 6 shares the same file format as FileMaker Pro 5 and 5.5, so FileMaker Pro 6 solutions work with FileMaker Server 5 and 5.5. The current FileMaker Server software supports FileMaker Pro 5, 5.5 and 6.

FileMaker Pro 6 Unlimited is available now, and is updated to include the new FileMaker Pro 6. FileMaker Pro 6 Unlimited enables publishing FileMaker databases to an unlimited number of Web users over a corporate intranet or the Internet.

With the FileMaker Pro 6 greatly enhanced access to data sources via XML import, digital image capture, and batch import for text, image and movie files, FileMaker Pro 6 Unlimited users can now easily and quickly publish rich data over the Web from more sources than ever before.

FileMaker Developer 6, for creating professional FileMaker solutions, includes the features of FileMaker Pro 6, script debugger, database design report and developer tool. It is planned for availability in September 2002

More pricing details can be obtained by calling the FileMaker sales line on 01628 534158.

System requirements
FileMaker Pro 6 is Designed for Windows XP" logo certified, and runs on Windows 2000, 98, NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6) and Me (Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP required for Web Companion and ODBC features); and on Mac OS X, and Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2 (Mac OS 8.6 or later required for Web Companion and ODBC features). See http://www.filemaker.com/products/fm_requirements.html for complete system requirements.

FileMaker is a leader in workgroup databases and workgroup information solutions. Unlike complex database software, the FileMaker intuitive interface empowers knowledge workers to create and share rich solutions. The award-winning FileMaker line of database software provides relational power, instant and custom Web publishing and legendary ease-of-use. FileMaker, Inc. is the database software subsidiary of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL).

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