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FileMaker Pro—the database application that has a user base ranging from individuals through corporations—has released FMPro 13. While there are the expected improvements to the application, this new release provides a whole new level of opportunities. Part of that includes a new release of FileMaker Go for iPhone, iTouch, and iPad to work with the new features of FMPro 13. And as before with version 12, FMPro Go is free from the App store. Many of the new features circle around the implementation of HTML 5 and CSS3 for both presenting information in a FileMaker Layout, as well as the very exciting FileMaker WebDirect (a new technology to replace Web Publishing).

In addition, there are more theme templates, easier development for FMPro Go layouts, more convenient field creation, “Popovers” to add more field access in one field to avoid having to constantly change fields, Slide Control (sort of like flicking past screens), customized keyboards for specific fields within iPhone and iPad, andwell, there’s lots more. But also note that there is a new pricing scheme for FileMaker; it’s been $299 for a new copy for years, and that’s been pushed up $30 for the standard version and $50 for the advanced. And there’s greater expenses for web access.

More on that later. I need to also take a moment to mention the demise of, FileMaker's simplified flat-file database that made database creation as simple as could be. As of September, 2013,. Despite having some wonderful innovations and a very large following, changes in FileMaker made Bento less of a value to iPad and iPhone customers (simply, FMPro Go gave more bang for the buck).

Personally I think the limitations of Bento being a flat-file database created a wall for users who were expecting full (relational) database capabilities, and Bento just could not do that. For the Bento users upgrading to FileMaker, they will have a steep learning curve. But if they hang in there, they will probably be better off in the long run. Continuing the trend from FMPro 12, FileMaker has added features and dynamics to make your database look better.

At the same time, this release does not introduce a new format, so FileMaker Pro 12 users can open FileMaker 13 databases. However, many of the new features, scripts, and some of the new graphic capabilities will not work in previous versions. As such, some settings in FileMaker 13 will simply not work at all, or be visually broken in 12. So, if your solution is going to be distributed to others who may not be updated, you need to test before releasing your solution. As such, design your databases in FileMaker 13 accordingly. As I stated in my, just because you can design a database does not mean you know how to make the database look nice. You are still on your own for the User Interface and performance, but at least it should look good using FileMaker Pro 12.

13, it can look better yet. FileMaker WebDirect I’ll get back to the improvements to making your database look better, but the big improvement is how FileMaker’s appearance is now rendered; FileMaker uses HTML5 and CSS3 for all rendering, including itself. This opens up many doors as to how things are displayed within FileMaker and, most importantly, opens up FileMaker WebDirect, replacing Web Publishing for getting your database on the web. Once you’ve completed making your solution, you can post the solution into a FileMaker Server, and, well, that’s it. Users can now simply direct their browser to the FileMaker Server and use the database pretty much as they would if they had FileMaker Pro on their computer. Functionality wise, there are some minor limitations using WebDirect such as the database designer should use fonts that are likely to be on available in browsers.

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Similarly, there are design issues that limit what a browser can do as opposed to what’s common within FileMaker (e.g., type-ahead from FileMaker is not supported in Browsers, things like that). The big bad news with this great technology is that it costs a lot to use it. To use FileMaker WebDirect you need to use a FileMaker Server: cost $1,044. But that only provides one connection (ostensibly to let the developer upload the solution and test it). After that, you need to purchase separate connections in blocks of five at a time.

Each block costs $900, or $180 (per person) to let someone access your solution via a free browser. Yes, $180 is a lot less than $329, but there are moments when five connections are not enough, and suddenly you need to jump up $900 extra dollars for the sixth person. That will make a few managers sit down and take a few aspirins. While WebDirect is truly spectacular, you will have to pay quite a bit to take advantage of it. New pricing schemes Speaking of money, if you only plan on using FileMaker for a short time period, there are other pricing schemes where you can “rent” FileMaker for a short time period.

For example, you can rent FM Pro for one year for $108. That’s considerably less expensive than an upgrade priceat least for the first year; by the 2nd year it’s less expensive to just buy an update. This is still more expensive than purchasing the upgrade price for every release, but if you only need a copy for a short time, this does provide additional options. Speaking of money, there’s one other financial issue involved in FileMaker Pro 13: the operating system. If you are running FM Pro 12 with OS X v10.6.8, you will not be able to run FM Pro 13 until you update your OS. One extra issue here is if your computer cannot take Mavericks, it means that updating to (say) v10.7 a bit dicier in that it may be a bit difficult to find a copy of v10.7.

And, just because Mavericks is a free update, v10.7 and/or v10.8 still must be purchased. If you cannot update your OS, your only other option is to update your computer. Either that or remain with FM Pro 12. If it makes you feel any better, the Windows version can no longer use Windows XP as Windows 7 is the minimum OS for PC users. New FileMaker enhancements As far as design enhancements in FM Pro 13, three stand out: Slide Control, Object Visibility, and Popover windows.

All of these originate from the desire to create space, and/or use space more creatively where there is none (or limited) on an iOS platform, and using it for all platforms. Slide Control Slide Control is a variation based on the Tab feature that’s been in FM Pro for some time now.

In fact, it’s so close in structure that you’ll find it as a drop-down from the Layout Tools Tab icon as shown below. Once selected, you simply drag out a marquee and then set your conditions in the semi-translucent Slide Control Setup window. Once you’ve established the number of slides, whether there will be navigation dots and if swipe. For quite some time now, Parallels has allowed computer users to access both Windows and OS X applications and environments on one Macintosh. Now, they’re bringing that sense of harmony to the business world with the announcement of Parallels Business Solutions. Via updates to Parallels Management Suite and (plus the just-released Parallels Access app for iPad) IT departments can now maintain compliance and control while still embracing the diverse technology employees need.

With Parallels Business Solutions, IT professionals can deliver Windows-based applications on Macs, utilize an existing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure to fully manage Macs and virtual machines, and unleash productivity by giving employees the freedom. Ukrainian developer Aperio Lux’s uDesktop NEXT for OS X is a desktop wallpaper application that lets users choose from a library of hi-res images in 35 categories that are constantly being updated, so you should be able find several that suit your taste.

Wallpapers are available in 16 resolutions for everything from iPhone and iPad to the MacBook Pro with Retina display. Image categories include unique calendars for every month (updated monthly) in 5 languages: English (UK and US style), French, German, Italian, and Russian. The categories are 3D, Abstract, Animals, Architectures, Aviation, Birds, Black & White, Cars, Cartoon, Cats, Colors, Fantasy, Fire, Flowers, Food, Glass, Holidays.

Parallels has launched Parallels 8 to unite OS X Mountain Lion and Windows in one seamless experience. Parallels 8 allows users to run several operating system (like Windows 7/8, and Google’s Android OS) right from your Mac without having to reboot. Integration between Windows and OS X will users to run Mountain Lion’s Dictation feature in Windows apps, organize Windows “Metro-style” applications in Launchpad, and enjoy Retina-display resolution in Windows applications. Key features of Parallels 8 include:. Retina display support - Enjoy stunning Retina display resolution in Windows OS and Windows applications to see crisper fonts, vivid photos, images and animations. Mountain Lion gestures for Windows apps - Enjoy seamless integration of Mountain Lion gestures with Windows apps such as pinch to zoom, Mission Control, three-finger drag, swipe between full-screen apps, two-finger scroll, Launchpad and rotate.

Improved Parallels Desktop 8 performance – Up to 30% faster for input/output (I/O) operations, 30% faster for games and up to 25% faster for virtual machine operations such as boot, suspend, shutdown and resume, when compared to Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac. Windows apps on OS X Launchpad - Add Windows applications to the Mountain Lion or Lion Launchpad to quickly launch Mac and Windows applications used most. Parallels Wizard - Download and automatically install Windows or other operating systems (OSes) including Google Chrome OS, Ubuntu and Android on your Mac. Parallels 8 will be priced at $79.99 dollars for the full version both online and in retail stores starting on September 4th (with upgrades priced at $49.99).

Customers who purchased Parallels Desktop 7 for their Mac on or after July 25, 2012, will receive a free software upgrade. Current Parallels owners can upgrade immediately at. We’re gonna party like it’s 1996 because someone is giving away free fonts! Yes, that’s right, for just the cost of a subscription to an email newsletter, MacAppStore is giving away 40 fonts.

And while they may not have the everyday usability of say, an Avenir Book 55 Medium, the fonts should definitely liven up any signs or Christmas cards you have to send out, or should annoy your coworkers and grandchildren when used in an email! The fonts, which are royalty-free and brand-new, come in the OpenType format (compatible with both Mac and PC) and a 1-computer license. They’re available for. VMware, developers of VMware Fusion for running Windows on a Mac computer, have announced the release of the VMware Fusion 5 upgrade.

The new version supports Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion and Microsoft’s soon-to-be-released Windows 8 operating system. Version 5 upgrade details include: Designed for Mountain Lion: Run Windows on Mountain Lion and search Windows programs in Launchpad, use “AirPlay Mirroring” to stream Mac and Windows applications on an HDTV and get VMware Fusion notifications in Mountain Lion’s notification center.

Windows 8 Optimization: VMware Fusion 5 supports Windows 8 standard, pro and enterprise editions so consumers can optimize the new Windows 8 “Metro” environment directly on a Mac. Enhanced Mac Support: Support for the latest Mac technologies include compatibility with Mountain Lion, retina display optimization, USB 3 connectivity, and improved support for large memory Macs. VMware Fusion 5 is now available for download at $49.99 for the standard version, with an enhanced Professional version available starting at $99.99. Those who purchased Fusion 4 on or after July 25th will be eligible to receive a free upgrade to the new version. When it comes to making real changes in your life, there are a lot of ways you can go. And sometimes a good piece of software can help you to do it better and get further.

That’s why we’re going to take a look at some of the best OS X apps for helping you to make a major life change. I won’t say these bits of software for your Mac will make the transition simple, but they may make it smoother. ($4.99) If your project is self-improvement, this journaling app will help you to keep track of your progress.

A good, all-purpose app like this one can help you to keep track of what you ate, how your feel about your therapy, how many cigarettes you choose to smoke in a single day. Tracking all of your progress can help you to see just how far you’ve come and to see where you need to improve. ($49.99) If you need some organization to help as you make your big plans—such as going back to college, opening a small business or just about anything else that needs planning, managing contacts, or other complex tasks—then Bento will keep you organized and up to date. ($2.99) Matching your notes to voice clips or other audio files can help you to get what you need. If your big change is more about reaching a big goal, like writing your first book, going back to college, or starting a business, then keeping your ideas on paper, and in audio is a good way to go. There you have it. Some of these will be invaluable as you bring your project to fruition and get to see the results.

And chances are you either have it or (like me) are currently in the process of updating it. With the release, many developers are announcing current or updated compatibility, so we thought we’d pass that info along to you. There are plenty others, to be sure, as these are only the official announcements we’ve received. Utilities/Productivity:. Global Delight has released the newer versions of Mac volume booster and screen capture software that runs on the Apple’s latest OS X Mountain Lion – 10.8. The apps are also on sale till the end of this month.

JAMF Software, developers of the (a collection of client management applications for Mac OS X computers and iOS mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones), has announced a significant update to introduce additional enterprise management and security capabilities. The Casper Suite is the first comprehensive client management suite to support OS X Mountain Lion, ensuring that enterprise customers are immediately able to support Macs running Apple’s latest operating system. Parallels has announced that the current (version 7.0.94, released on July 10, 2012) supports Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) and enables users to enjoy Apple’s latest and greatest operating system and the Mac apps they love, while simultaneously running the Windows apps they need. If you’re currently using Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, be sure to check for updates to ensure you’re running the latest build. Games:. Aspyr has a slew of Mountain Lion and/or Retina display supported games. In addition, the titles are all on sale.

Check out (60% off), (25% off), (10% off), (10% off), and (10% off). Leading video game publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. Has announced that the high-flying aerial combat title, has come in for a landing and is available for download on the Mac App Store.

Originally released for iOS in March 2012, Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy couples intense aerial combat and stunning visuals with a robust campaign mode and an online multiplayer mode for up to eight players. Enhanced for OS X Mountain Lion, Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy for Mac works with Apple’s Game Center network, allowing Mac players to face off against their friends, family and gaming foes on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Life is already pretty complicated; we don’t need to make it worse by having envelope difficulties. Thankfully, the good folks at Ambrosia Software feel the same, and have announced EasyEnvelopes 1.0 for Mac bear your envelope burdens. Whether you need to print one envelope or a stack, EasyEnvelopes offers complete control over the formatting, size, design, and more. EasyEnvelopes takes the key features of Ambrosia’s acclaimed EasyEnvelopes Widget and rolls them into a full app for OSX.

Pick from existing standard envelope sizes, or design your own from scratch! You have complete control over the formatting of your envelopes, from the location of the addresses right down to line by line font/size/style control. You can even print the return address on the back of the envelope, or include USPS barcodes for quick delivery! For the Mac requires Mac OS X v10.7 (aka Lion) or later, and is available now at the for $9.99.

Thanks to the effort of a group of Russian developers, Mac users worldwide have another alternative for downloading apps to their OS X computers. The head developer behind this project, Andrey Fedotov, stated that his inspiration to build the HackStore came from seeing the success of Cydia on iOS devices and Apple’s launch of the Mac App Store. The goal is to provide Mac users with a centralized marketplace for the kind of apps that never would have been allowed by Apple. Similar to the Cydia app store for Apple’s iOS mobile devices, the allows permission for any mac developers to distribute their own applications without having to seek Apple’s approval. Fedotov encourages developers to submit their apps for distribution within the app store without Apple’s restrictions. Fedotov believes Apple shouldn’t have the right to reject a developer’s application from the Mac App Store: “This is not correct, because ONLY users should decide which applications they should install and which ones do not.” New users will find themselves impressed by the feel and look of the HackStore. The entire interface appears to be an exact copy of Apple’s Mac App Store, giving it a nice experience.

According to several accounts, apps will download right inside the app store, and applications are divided into categories for easier navigation. Despite the fact that the HackStore is still in its infancy when it comes to available applications, the developer has promised that more updates will come periodically and that more apps will come to their app store for Mac owners to download. The HackStore is a free standalone app, and is currently available for download to Mac OS X users at the. Amazon has released an OS X app that it calls Send to Kindle, which allows Mac users to wirelessly transfer documents to their Kindle or even third-party Kindle-capable device, such as Apple’s own iDevices. Users are able to transfer documents over Wi-Fi or Whispernet, and can even use the Print function within any OS X app to send the document within to a Kindle-enabled device.

Send to Kindle also adds the option to right-click a document within Finder offering the same ability to send that document to a Kindle-enabled device. All of those Kindle-friendly features come completely free with Amazon’s Send to Kindle app, which is right now. Its only requirement is that users must be running OS X Snow Leopard or higher. You can view a list of supported document formats on. Microsoft has now officially launched its app, after previewing it alongside the previous launch of its SkyDrive iOS app. SkyDrive is somewhat of a Dropbox and iCloud competitor, offering cloud storage and file/folder management.

SkyDrive keeps all of a user’s content in sync on all platforms that support the app as well as through the. SkyDrive for Mac adds the SkyDrive folder to a user’s Finder, where files and folders can easily be dragged, dropped, and synced to the cloud.

Along with the release of the new OS X app, the SkyDrive app for iOS has also been updated, adding support for the iPad, iDevices with Retina displays, and the ability to work with SkyDrive files within other third-party apps. SkyDrive is available now as a free download for both. The is a nonprofit services organization that launched in January 2012 during CES. The Alliance supports independent developers across every language by providing access to collaboration, education, networking and business matching resources. Since the launch, the Alliance has been attending the industry’s biggest events, and gathering momentum for their mission., the Alliance’s head of communication, had a moment to speak with TELL about what’s happening right now, as well as the Alliance’s hopes for future and the apps community.

Tell: Can you talk to us about the Alliance community? Who should join? Ward: The Application Developers Alliance is platform agnostic.

We support all software developers—whether they work in mobile iOS, web, Android or otherwise. Anyone who writes code, either out of passion or for a living, can and should be a member of the Alliance. Membership is currently free –Tell Tell: How large is the Alliance community now? Ward: We now have 5,000 independent members and 52 corporate members and partners. Tell: What is the Application Developers Alliance’s overall mission? Ward: Whatever the structure is, we want developers to have the opportunity to build and market their apps effectively; be secure and stable within the industry so that they are able to successfully continue to build applications—the ideal being that more and more developers will be able to build and ship their great ideas. Tell: What have you found to be the response from the developer community?

Ward: Very positive. Almost universally there was recognition that application developers were previously largely under represented.

Tell: What kind of resources does the Alliance currently provide to its members? Ward: Our number one current benefit is the on events and services we’re able to negotiate on members’ behalf. We also have a member-driven, globally customizable, for all members. Tell: What can app enthusiasts and app users look forward to in regards to the work that the Alliance does? Ward: They can look forward to an environment that preserves and promotes innovation in the app space.

On behalf of our members, we work to create that environment so that the next generation of apps gets better every time. So, better apps for more consumers. Tell: You recently named. Can you speak to us a little bit about the organizations that support the Alliance? Ward: They are a varied group of organizations that range from small, one and two person organizations to companies like Google. They are incredibly supportive and invested in the organization, our mission and in our members.

We spent a lot of time with our members in finding directors who would represent each facet of the industry. Tell: What are the Alliance’s plans for the next year? Ward: We plan to provide more education materials, business development opportunities and certification programs across all platforms. All of those are things that NEED to be done and are marks of a mature and maturing industry.

According to the Alliance, the newly named Board will “guide the Alliance and shape its member services to best support and represent developers.” Board members include industry voices such as Robert Scoble, Brad Feld, Joel Spolsky (StackExchange), Don Dodge (Google), Alec Saunders (RIM) and David Kennedy (appMobi). The Technology Tell Network is a partner of the Application Developers Alliance. Tell members can look forward to hearing more from the independent developers and members of the Application Developers Alliance in the near future. Flutter, a new OS X app currently in its alpha stages, offers a unique new way to control your music on your Mac. Flutter allows users to control both iTunes and Spotify using simple hand gestures that are recognized by the Mac’s iSight or FaceTime cameras.

With Flutter enabled, the user simply raises his or her hand one to six feet away front of the camera to toggle between playing and pausing. While having Flutter enabled will drain your battery a bit quicker as it must keep your camera on to be able to watch for your hand, you can easily toggle between enabling and disabling the feature from its Menu Bar icon in order to save some battery life. Sometimes, the bit of extra battery drain can be worth not having to reach for your keyboard or mouse in order to control your media. Flutter is completely free (for now, at least) and is currently only in alpha. More gestures and support for more media apps are certainly possibilities as development progresses. For now, though, Flutter does what it advertises very well, and is available for download outside of the Mac App Store (likely until it comes out of testing stages) via.

Appletell got a chance to speak with MacPractice CEO Mark Hollis back at where we took a look at the and the new. MacPractice offers Medical Practice Management Software, which allows doctors and their staff to organize, manage, and run medical practices. Medical practitioners are increasingly benefitting from the move to a paperless office, and with the new Clipboard app on display at Macworld, medical offices can even automate the process of capturing basic patient information. For the all-Mac office, MacPractice is one of the only all-in-one suites providing practice management and an Electronic Health Record (EHR) 2011/2012 certified solution exclusively for Mac- and iOS-based offices. The advantage of this exclusivity is in the native apps that feel like real Mac/iOS apps, rather than a less powerful web interface or Java-based app for cross-platform solutions. Various flavors of MacPractice exist for different medical practitioners, including,.

All versions of the app are certified by their respective organizations for compliance with applicable standards (check out the on each suite for full details). There are MacPractice apps for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, though each app is designed for a specific purpose. The app for the:. Mac provides full functionality, including scheduling, patient tracking, and optional Electronic Medical Records (EMR) module.

Without EMR, MacPractice still offers basic patient-tracking info through the MacPractice RX interface, which allows for patient notes that include photos and other attachments. Integration with other EMR suites is provided via mapped text fields in MacPractice forms for gathering patient data and storing it in the chosen EMR software. A Patient Web/Reception interface allows for easy patient self-service, with password protected online access for patients to their own medical information, while physicians benefit from SureScripts integration for easy, paperless prescribing. Future enhancements will bring a Labs interface to allow easier test ordering and results integration, as well as integration of transcription services to allow transcribed patient notes to automatically be added to a patient’s file. iPhone provides a hospital assistant to allow doctors to easily keep track of patients while making rounds. The app can interface with a doctor’s own MacPractice information back in the office so doctors have a view on a patient’s upcoming appointments and contact info, including the ability to call/e-mail patients directly from the iPhone app. Doctors can also post charges, create/view orders, and review a patient’s prescription history, so crucial information is always at the doctor’s fingertips when visiting patients.

Checking In The new MacPractice app for iPad is called, and it is designed to replace the old-school analog clipboard you typically receive when you walk into a doctor’s office for the first time. The Clipboard app allows patients to enter their information directly into the MacPractice software, instead of filling out endless forms only to have the office staff manually re-enter the information (an error prone and needlessly complex process). The Clipboard app automatically enters the patient-entered information into the MacPractice desktop software v4.1 or higher, and allows for review of all info by office staff for accuracy and completeness.

Patients can enter basic demographic info and insurance particulars, and also sign HIPAA consent and release forms. No more data entry errors because of fat fingered keystrokes or illegible handwriting. Since Appletell last caught up with the Omni group at Macworld 2011, the maker of great apps such as and has been busy: Omni Outliner launched last spring for the iPad, while the all new Omni Plan for iPad is rolling out at this year’s Macworld.

Even apps that are not new have been updated to support new features in iOS 5 while bringing desktop-level functionality to the iPad apps. Here is a roundup of what Omni brought to demo at Macworld: New Apps Omni Outliner launched last spring after Macworld, and brought the same level of simplicity and power for outlining that desktop Omni users have enjoyed for years. Outliner takes a spreadsheet-style view of outlines, with two fixed default columns on the left: indentation/level info in the lefthand column, and then flexible columns that can be changed, reordered, and used to track rich info such as hyperlinks or images. As on the desktop, the interface is spare and puts the focus firmly on content. New for MacWorld 2012 is the iPad version of Omni Plan, Omni’s project management and scheduling tool. With no version of Microsoft Project available for Mac or iPad, Omni Plan is one of the best options for managing and scheduling projects for Apple-using business folks. The Omni Plan interface provides a lightweight outline-based task scheduling view which allows for quick building of a project plan.

Capabilities include task scheduling, resource leveling, task-dependency setting, and outline or Gannt view. Mirroring the Mac version, Omni Plan for iPad also contains collaborative features, including the ability to store project plans on a WebDAV server and the ability to track changes and approve/reject them as a team. To facilitate the iPad’s unique multitouch abilities and more limited screen real estate, Plan for iPad’s interface is completely multitouch enabled. Tasks in Gannt view are tappable anddraggable to change task length, inspector panes from the desktop version show up as popover menus for full feature parity with the desktop version, and best of all the interface zooms intelligently. When zooming, the app ensures that text scales so no matter how far out you zoom, task descriptions are still readable (MS Project users will rejoice, as that app makes everything too small to read no matter what zoom level is set).

APP UPDATES While not new, the remaining Omni apps—including Graffle, Focus, GraphSketcher, and Sketch—are all being updated for 2012. New features include enhanced collaboration/document management features driven by iCloud and WebDAV integration. Rather than a CoverFlow-style interface showing one doc at a time, the new grid layout allows for easier access to multiple documents, while synchronization ensures the latest versions of documents are pushed from iCloud or read from the WebDAV server. Future releases will bring real-time updating, so changes on one iCloud-connected device will automatically appear on all other devices running an Omni app.

Other new announcements at Macworld include an icon refresh for the entire family of apps to present a unified look and feel (each app features a silhouette depicting the app’s purpose against a solid color background pulled from the rainbow—they look quite nice grouped together in an iOS folder). Omni Focus on the iPad is also informing an interface refresh for the desktop version, as the iOS app’s simplicity makes the desktop version’s interface seem cluttered. Siri support is also coming to the apps, so reminders can be added to Omni Focus by utilizing Siri’s scheduling capabilities; Focus is even smart enough to copy over Reminders from the built-in app and then delete the duplicate so you do not receive multiple reminders. To check out Omni’s 2012 lineup, visit.