This software updates FileMaker Pro 15 or FileMaker Pro 15 Advanced to version 15.0.2, and fixes bugs.
If you are unable to successfully update to FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced 15.0.2, search the FileMaker Knowledge Base for installation information.
Software details
FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced 15.0.2 include support for macOS Sierra version 10.12.
Application
- Windows: Addressed an issue where, when using a Windows account that was different from the one used to install FileMaker Pro, files opened in the previous version of FileMaker Pro.
- OS X: Addressed an issue where, when FileMaker Server was installed on the same machine as FileMaker Pro, an alert displayed when an attempt was made to open the same hosted database using the host name and IP address.
- OS X: Addressed an issue where the application stopped working when users who were logged in with a domain account tried to view or change the permitted hosts list.
Calculation functions
- Addressed an issue where the Get(ActivePortalRowNumber) function returned an incorrect value when used with the auto-enter field option or in a stored calculation when a new record was created through a portal.
Layouts
- Addressed an issue where, after reconnecting to a hosted file while in Layout mode when the application was set to save layout changes automatically, the application did not behave as expected.
- Addressed an issue where the application closed unexpectedly when files whose current layout contained SVG icons were repeatedly closed.
- Addressed an issue where copying, pasting, or editing a popover button whose label was a merge field caused the application to close unexpectedly. Note: If the application closed unexpectedly while you were working with a popover button object, you may be able to repair the layout by recovering the file.
- Windows: Addressed an issue where layouts were not drawn correctly on a high-resolution display.
- OS X: Addressed an issue where performing a script to switch from a layout containing a tab control object caused the application to close unexpectedly.
Saving as PDF
- Addressed an issue where a PDF generated in FileMaker Pro did not render JPG images when a DPI setting was internally set to 0.
- OS X: Addressed an issue where generated PDF files were damaged when the FileMaker Pro file used Type 1 fonts.
APIs, technologies, or features to be deprecated
As FileMaker Pro evolves, the list of supported technologies, APIs, and features will change. As part of this evolution, certain operating systems versions, hardware, and features may be deprecated in favor of newer ones. While deprecation does not mean the immediate deletion of an item, FileMaker recommends that you migrate your solution away from deprecated technologies, as these technologies may be removed in a future version of the product.
For the latest information about deprecated APIs, technologies, and features, search the FileMaker Knowledge Base. For information about new, changed, and removed features, see the most up-to-date version of FileMaker Pro Help, available on the FileMaker website.