FileMaker 18 now available
Ben Fletcher • 22 May 2019
FileMaker 18 platform is now available with a range of powerful new features that will benefit new users and professional developers:
FileMaker Pro Advanced:
- New user interface for importing data.
- Open specific app at launch.
- File version comparison.
- File-based script steps.
- Script Error Logging.
- SetRecursion calculation function.
- New managed security access.
- Plug-in security enhancements.
- Default file access protection.
FileMaker Go:
- Open specific app at launch.
- Append to existing PDF.
- OAuth 2.0 support for accounts in iOS App SDK.
- Enhanced barcode support.
FileMaker Server:
- Startup restoration.
- FileMaker Data API enhancements.
- FileMaker Admin API standardization.
- FileMaker Server Admin Console enhancements.
- Server monitoring enhancements.
Using an older version of FileMaker? Call our team to find out more about the benefits from upgrading that you have been missing out on!

The Claris FileMaker Server 21.1.4 update is now available and includes important fixes that address known issues from previous versions: Key Fixes 1. Field definitions incorrectly read from cache. A bug introduced in version 21.0 caused field definitions to be incorrectly cached, resulting in symptoms such as: Empty related fields Missing value lists and indexes “Insufficient privileges (error -9)” messages 2. Windows only: Server-side script sessions limited by CPU cores. Version 21.1.3 limited simultaneous server-side script sessions to the number of CPU cores on Windows. This impacted I/O-bound environments by unnecessarily queuing sessions. 21.1.4 resolves this by allowing up to 50 concurrent script sessions on Windows before queueing begins—regardless of CPU cores. These sessions may be triggered by schedules, OData, or Perform Script on Server (PSoS). Note: This behavior is not controlled by the AllowPSoS setting. Claris Recommends: To ensure system stability, it is advised to limit active clients to 40 - 45 simultaneous sessions. Exceeding 50 may result in delays, memory overload, or session hangs. Do you need assistance with upgrading? DataTherapy are pleased to announce that Claris FileMaker 2024 (version 21.1) managed private cloud hosting packages are immediately available. DataTherapy can provide scalable, managed FileMaker packages for businesses of all size. Full details of all of our packages can be found here . We can offer a range of a variety of enhanced options such as domain management, custom SSL certificates, VPN, VLAN, disaster recovery and integration with other technologies. If you need additional information on upgrading to the new release, advise on how to migrate your current on-premises FileMaker Server to the cloud, or would like to arrange a free trial of any of our packages then please don’t hesitate to contact our team .

Using Microsoft Excel for workflows and complex data management instead of a dedicated database presents several inherent problems. These issues stem from Excel’s limitations in scalability, data integrity, collaboration, automation, and security. Below is a detailed breakdown of these challenges and how a custom Claris FileMaker App can meet these challenges . . .