Installation and New Features Guide (Windows)

1-6 FileMaker Pro Installation and New Features Guide
The DLL and the API files are installed with a Typical installation of
Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 and Windows NT 4.0.
Requirements for advanced features (Mac OS)
AppleScript is installed with a normal Mac OS software installation. The
Internet Config application and extension are installed with some versions
of the Mac OS system software. If you don’t have this software, refer to
the Apple Computer, Inc. Web site at www.apple.com.
Before you begin
Before you begin the installation process, exit or quit other open programs
and save your work, and turn off virus protection utilities.
For instructions on installing FileMaker Pro on a computer using
the Windows operating system, see chapter 2, “Installing FileMaker Pro
in Windows.”
For instructions on installing FileMaker Pro on a computer using the
Mac OS, see chapter 3, “Installing FileMaker Pro in the Mac OS.”
Upgrading from previous versions
After you install, you might need to update the FileMaker Pro User
Dictionary. If you’re upgrading from FileMaker Pro 2.x or earlier, you
will also need to convert your database files to FileMaker Pro 4.1.
FileMaker Pro
advanced feature Software requirement
ODBC import Install ODBC program files and drivers located in the
FileMaker Pro 4.1 CD-ROM (ODBC import is not supported
on 680x0 Macintosh computers)
URL support Internet Config 1.1 or later
Open URL script step Internet Config 1.1 or later
Send Mail script step Internet Config 1.1 or later and email client software
Send Apple event script step AppleScript system software
Custom Web Publishing An HTML editing application, such as Home Page 3.0 software.
Web browser software is suggested to view your work.