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FileMaker Applications: Frequently Asked Questions


  • Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 8?
  • Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 7?
  • Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 6?
  • I am a licensed user of a 1.x* version of a FileMaker Application. Can I purchase FileMaker 7 or 8 and migrate the application myself?
  • What is the upgrade policy for FileMaker 7 and 8 compatible versions of the 1.x* FileMaker Applications?

 Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 8?

All 2.0* versions of FileMaker Applications are FileMaker 8 compatible. The 2.0* versions of the applications were built on 7 and validated for use with 8.

top  Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 7?

All 2.0* versions of FileMaker Applications are FileMaker 7 compatible.

top  Do FileMaker Applications run on FileMaker 6?

The 1.x* versions of FileMaker Applications are FileMaker 6.0 compatible.

top  I am a licensed user of a 1.x* version of a FileMaker Application. Can I purchase FileMaker 7 or 8 and migrate the application myself?

You can migrate your FileMaker Application to FileMaker 7 or 8, though the application would no longer be covered by FileMaker’s support agreement. Free FileMaker 7 and 8 compatible upgrades to all FileMaker Applications are available to 1.x* customers via the website

top  What is the upgrade policy for FileMaker 7 and 8 compatible versions of the 1.x* FileMaker Applications?

If you purchased a 1.x* version of a FileMaker Application, FileMaker offers you a free upgrade to the 2.0* version of the FileMaker Application; however, you will still need to purchase an upgrade to the current FileMaker product.

* FileMaker Work Requests 1.x is also compatible with FileMaker 7 and 8