Quick Start

4 Getting Started Guide
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 System software. If you don’t have this software,
refer to the Apple Computer, Inc. Web site at www.apple.com for
further information.
Note ODBC components can only be installed as part of an Easy
Install; all software necessary to support ODBC is installed at that
time.
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.”
After you install
After you install, you might need to turn on any utilities you
turned off during installation. You will also need to update the
FileMaker Pro 5 spelling dictionary with any words you’ve added to
your FileMaker, Inc. dictionaries. If you’re upgrading from an earlier
version of FileMaker Pro, you will also need to convert your
database files to FileMaker Pro 5.
Updating your User Dictionary
User dictionaries created in FileMaker Pro 4.x are compatible with
FileMaker Pro 5. If you have added words to your User Dictionary
in either a version of FileMaker Pro prior to FileMaker Pro 4.x or
another FileMaker, Inc. (or Claris) product, then you must export
that User Dictionary to a text file. Then import it into the User
Dictionary in FileMaker Pro 5.
To export the User Dictionary from FileMaker Pro 2.x and later:
1. In your previous version of FileMaker Pro, choose Edit menu >
Spelling > Edit User Dictionary.
2. Click Text File (or the Text flag in FileMaker Pro 2.x) to show the
Import and Export buttons.
3. Click Export and export the text file containing the words from
your previous User Dictionary.
To import this file into the User Dictionary in FileMaker Pro 5:
1. Open a database in FileMaker Pro 5, then choose Edit menu >
Spelling > Edit User Dictionary.
2. Click Text File to show the Import and Export buttons.
3. Click Import and import the text file containing the words from
your previous User Dictionary.
FileMaker Pro
advanced feature Software requirement
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