Apple has officially launched the most popular database application FileMaker Go for iPhone and iPad which provides tools for remotely viewing, editing and searching contents contained in FileMaker Pro. FileMaker Pro is powerful easy-to-use database software that helps to get any task done faster. FileMaker Pro effortlessly manage all the information on Windows, Mac and web.
What is FileMaker Pro ?
FileMaker Pro is a database System and FileMaker Go is a tool for remotely access the information, now on iPhone and iPad. So use your existing databases, or create customized databases for your iPhone using FileMaker Pro and then remotely access your information with FileMaker Go.
FileMaker Go Features
- Work with data just like you would on FileMaker Pro. Add, modify, or delete information
- Eeasily connect to databases hosted on FileMaker Server or FileMaker Pro via a local wireless network or over the Internet using Wi-Fi or 3G
Important Notes:
- Requires FileMaker Pro to create or modify databases
- FileMaker Go connects to databases hosted by FileMaker Server
- Accessing hosted files requires your iPhone to be able to directly connect to FileMaker Server
- Synchronization is not supported, but database files can be copied between FileMaker Go and the desktop or laptop via File Sharing in iTunes.
- Database schema, layouts, and scripts cannot be created or modified using FileMaker Go
- FileMaker Go for iPhone is compatible only with iOS 4.0
Go get your FileMaker Go app from here.
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