Using advanced tools
 

Using advanced tools

FileMaker Pro includes features that help you develop and deploy FileMaker Pro custom apps faster and more efficiently. These features are available when the Use advanced tools general preference is selected.

The advanced tools include:

Custom Functions utility – for creating custom functions for use anywhere within the custom app

Custom Menus feature – for creating customized menus for a custom app

Script Debugger – for systematic testing and debugging of FileMaker scripts

Data Viewer – for monitoring fields, variables, and calculations

Save a Copy as XML and Database Design Report features – for comprehensive documentation on structures or schemas of databases

importing table schemas to consolidate tables from a multifile custom app into one file

Developer Utilities – for encrypting and decrypting database files, removing admin access, and enabling Kiosk mode

copying and pasting layout themes (see Managing layout themes)

To use advanced tools:

Note  In order to use the advanced tools, you must restart FileMaker Pro after selecting the Use advanced tools preference. You must also restart FileMaker Pro if you deselect the preference to stop using the tools.

1. Windows: Choose Edit menu > Preferences.

macOS: Choose FileMaker Pro menu > Preferences.

2. In the General tab, select Use advanced tools.

3. Restart FileMaker Pro.

Related topics 

Setting general preferences

Maintaining and recovering FileMaker Pro databases