Quick Start

Installing FileMaker Pro in Windows 17
Adjusting the FileMaker Pro cache
FileMaker Pro maintains an internal cache of portions of your
database. Depending on your computer’s memory configuration,
you may want to adjust the cache size to improve performance.
You may want to consider increasing the cache size if you plan to:
1 work on a large database file
1 work on several database files at once
1 host database files
1 use a database file that contains many graphics
1 insert a large graphic into a database file
Consider decreasing the cache size if you plan to run several
applications at the same time and you have a limited amount of
memory (RAM) installed.
Note By changing the FileMaker Pro cache size, you also affect the
amount of memory needed to run FileMaker Pro.
For more information on managing memory, see the documentation
that came with your computer.
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 No Networking)
for FileMaker Pro. You can change the network protocol at any time.
You must choose a network protocol if you want to share FileMaker Pro
files over a network, either as a guest or as a host. For more information
about your network configuration, consult your network administrator.
Important The network protocol setting in FileMaker Pro must be the
same on the host and guest computers.
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.