Quick Start

Installing FileMaker Pro in Windows 19
Changing the cache size
To change the cache size that FileMaker Pro uses:
1. In FileMaker Pro, choose Edit menu > Preferences > Application.
2. Click the Memory tab.
3. Type a number in the Attempt cache size of box.
4. Click OK.
The next time you start FileMaker Pro, the new cache size is used.
Adjusting network software
Depending on the networking protocol you’re using, you may have
to modify settings on the host and/or guest computers.
Changing the network protocol
During installation, you select a network protocol (or none) for
FileMaker Pro. You must choose a network protocol if you want to
share FileMaker Pro databases over a network, either as a guest or as
a host. The protocol you choose for FileMaker Pro database sharing
does not affect other intranet or Internet activities. You can change
the FileMaker Pro database sharing network protocol at any time
without reinstalling the software.
Important The network protocol setting in FileMaker Pro must be the
same on the host and guest computers.
For more information about your network configuration, consult
your network administrator.
To change the network protocol:
1. In FileMaker Pro, choose Edit menu > Preferences > Application.
2. In the General tab, choose a network protocol from the Network
Protocol drop-down list.
3. Click OK.
Changes to this setting don’t take effect until you restart
FileMaker Pro.
IPX/SPX considerations (Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows Me)
To allow the maximum recommended number of guests (10) in
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, your IPX/SPX
connections must be set to 90 or greater. Consider increasing the
SPX connections to 90 in the Network control panel if you cannot
connect the desired number of guests. You do not need to modify
your IPX/SPX connections in Windows NT or Windows 2000
Professional.