While the conversion process is straightforward for anyone using FileMaker for their own databases, those who create runtime systems for clients - there's a thriving business in bespoke FileMaker databases - will need to convince them that it's worth the trouble.
For instance, you can first convert version 6 to version 11 (via the version 11 trial), and then to version 12. Users of even older versions of the program aren't forgotten entirely you can use one of the free, 'pre-version 12' 30-day trials to make the intermediate conversions. Converted databases retain their underlying structure and original design but can be given an electronic wash and brush up by applying any of the new themes. If hiccups do occur, there's a useful conversion log which may help track down the problem - and version 12 always converts a copy of the existing database, leaving the original untouched. For the first time since version 7, this release isn't directly compatible with databases built in earlier versions of FileMaker Pro, although it is possible to convert databases created with version 7 to work with the new release - we were able to convert our old accounts database without any problems.
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