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FileMaker Pro basics
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Using FileMaker Quick Start to open files
Opening files
You can open FileMaker Pro files located on your computer. You can open single files or multiple
files at the same time.
There are other methods of opening files and other types of files that you can open. You can:
• Use the FileMaker Quick Start Screen to open files. For more information, see Using
FileMaker Quick Start to open files.
• Open FileMaker Pro files that may be available as shared databases on your network. For
more information, see Working with shared files as a client. If you have marked any files as
favorites in the Remote Hosts dialog box, the FileMaker Quick Start Screen gives you quick
access to them.
• Convert files created with an earlier version of FileMaker Pro into the current FileMaker Pro
format. For more information, see Converting files from FileMaker Pro 11 and earlier.
• Convert compatible files created in other applications — such as Microsoft Excel files,
Bento
4 (or a later supported version) files, or tab-delimited text files — to FileMaker Pro
format.
To open a file if FileMaker Pro is already running:
1. Choose File menu > Open.
Tip You can also choose File menu > Open Recent or File menu > Open Favorite.
2. In the Open File dialog box, select the filename and click Open.
Note If the file was created using a version of FileMaker Pro earlier than 12, see Converting a
single file.
3. If you’re asked to enter an account name and password when the file opens, type them in
the Password dialog box, then click OK.
For more information, see Opening files protected with passwords.
To open a file if FileMaker Pro isn’t running:
• Drag the file onto the FileMaker Pro application icon.
• Double-click the FileMaker Pro file.
To open multiple files at the same time:
1. Do one of the following: