Upgrading a Database to FileMaker 13
FileMaker 12 has introduced a new file format that is incompatible with earlier versions. In order to upgrade your database you will need to follow these steps.
- Install FileMaker 12 13 or the latest version available from the Install Software link in your Start Menu.
Mac users need to go to R:\Staff Installs\Mac Software\FileMaker 12 to find the software.
Full installation instructions for all users are at Install FileMaker Pro on your Computer - Download the most recent backup copy of the database from R:\FM_Backups to your local hard drive.
Choose the Daily_<most recent date> folder then Databases and look in your department's folder. These folders don't show on the in FileMaker server. - Open the database in FileMaker 13.
- FileMaker will prompt you to upgrade the database and save it in the new format.
- Use the same database name with the new .fmp12 file extension.
- Make sure everything works when used locally; login, scripts, data entry, etc.
- Copy the upgraded database to a location on the R: drive
- Send an email to fix-lib@mit.edu requesting that this database be mounted on the FileMaker 13 server. Be sure to include the path to the database.
- Connect to the FileMaker 13 server. Click for connection instructions.
- Open your database and log in.
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