Filemaker Pro 17 — Advanced 17.0.7.700
The most significant change in 17.0.7 was the expanded support for the .
Below is a blog post summarizing what this version offered and why it remains a milestone in the FileMaker (now Claris) timeline.
: The Inspector, Objects tab, and Field tab were consolidated into convenient panes, making it much easier to select and move individual objects within groups without ungrouping them first. FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced 17.0.7.700
: FileMaker started automatically creating essential fields (like Primary Key and Modification Timestamp) whenever a new table is created, ensuring better database structure from day one. Performance and Security Highlights
: This ensures that any business logic or date-based calculations remain accurate across international regions. Why FileMaker 17 Advanced Was a Game Changer The most significant change in 17
: A long-requested feature, the Send Mail script step finally supported attaching multiple files natively.
: Dates entered in the Reiwa format (e.g., R1/10/28 ) are automatically converted to Western Gregorian years (2019/10/28) and saved internally. : Dates entered in the Reiwa format (e
Version 17.0.7 didn't just add features; it polished the underlying engine: FileMaker 17 – New and Improved Layout Design Tools