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A client has a FileMaker Pro 7 solution and needs to buy a new machine. ( his 17" MacBook Pro was a hurricane causality) obviously fmp 7 isn't going to run on 10.7+.
He has a ppc Mac mini that acts as a server, sharing the documents over the network.
Can I just upgrade the new client machine to fmp 11? Looks like fmp 7 - 11 files are compatible. Fmp 12 is ruled out.
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Yes, FM Pro 7 to FM Pro 11v4 is a good option.
It has full backward compatibility with FM Pro 7 so no need to convert the files.
Be sure to apply the free update to 11v4.
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Looks like the solution is to buy two v12 licenses for $299 and then ask for downgraded media. thats not too bad.
thanks for verifying my plan.
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mattkime wrote:
Looks like the solution is to buy two v12 licenses for $299 and then ask for downgraded media. thats not too bad.
thanks for verifying my plan.
I recommend to buy one license for FileMaker Pro 12 and get the other one free using the
holiday special they just started.
That may interfere with you getting a downgrade though.
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looks like it takes an extra step but it should be eligible.
