Quick Start

Chapter 4
New features in FileMaker Pro
This chapter provides you with an overview of the new features in
FileMaker Pro 5.5. See page 34 for the new features in the previous
version, FileMaker Pro 5.
Important See FileMaker Pro Help for complete details on new
features in FileMaker Pro 5.5.
New features in FileMaker Pro 5.5
FileMaker Pro 5.5 presents additional features and improvements to
the application that have been made in response to feedback from
users and developers.
New features in FileMaker Pro 5.5 include:
1 support for Windows 2000 Professional
1 many ease-of-use improvements, for example, being able to resize
the Specify Calculation dialog box
1 the ability to secure individual records through FileMaker Pro 5.5
access privileges, including record-by-record security for databases
published on the Web
1 many new script steps and functions, for example, an Execute SQL
script step
1 extended ODBC and SQL functionality, such as the ability to
execute SQL statements from a field value
1 improved functionality, for example, importing named ranges of
Microsoft Excel data
1 more power in publishing data on the Web, for example, support
for more script steps in Instant Web Publishing
Windows 2000 Professional
New features include:
1 accessibility for visually or hearing-impaired users, including new
layout themes and keyboard access to the layout tools
1 support for OnNow power management for a better mobile
experience and energy conservation
1 easier software deployment in large organizations
1 maintenance of user preferences on multiple machines without
data loss
Ease-of-use improvements
FileMaker Pro 5.5 provides a number of improvements in response
to customer requests and feedback:
1 An Open Remote menu item and an Open Host script step, which
give you the ability to open the Hosts dialog box in just one step.
1 More resizable dialog boxes, including the Specify Calculation
dialog box. When you reposition or resize a dialog box, FileMaker
Pro now remembers the location and size when you reopen your file
or re-launch the application. Non-resizable dialog boxes open in
their default position and size.