FMPro6 and Lion

[marysville]

I run OSX 10.6.7, and FMPro6.
Will FM 6 run on Lion?
If not must I convert FM6 prior to installing Lion?

 

[wrldwzrd89]

I run OSX 10.6.7, and FMPro6.
Will FM 6 run on Lion?
If not must I convert FM6 prior to installing Lion?

The answer is no - the reason FileMaker Pro 6 is not Intel-native (it is PowerPC-only).

 

[marysville]

The answer is no - the reason FileMaker Pro 6 is not Intel-native (it is PowerPC-only).

Bummer, means I have to find a way to save my data base which I use every day.

But, thank you.

 

[marysville]

But I am on an intel IMac now and FMp runs fine??

 

[wrldwzrd89]

But I am on an intel IMac now and FMp runs fine??

That's because of Rosetta, a transitional technology that is, at least according to reports, no longer included with Lion.

 

[marysville]

Ah So!
Thanks again. I pray fro Rosetta.

 

[dcains]

I've been preparing for the loss of Rosetta as well. I've been using Quicken 2007 for years, which is an old PowerPC app, never updated by Intuit. I spent this morning porting all my data into Moneydance, but AFAIK, that should cover me when Lion arrives.

 

[marysville]

convert FMP 6 to Lion

How can I protect and save for continued use my data base now in FMP6 to a version that will work on Lion?

 

[wrldwzrd89]

How can I protect and save for continued use my data base now in FMP6 to a version that will work on Lion?

Upgrading to FileMaker Pro 11 will keep you going for sure. You may also wish to look into Bento, which is a much cheaper option from the same company.

 

[marysville]

Upgrading to FileMaker Pro 11 will keep you going for sure. You may also wish to look into Bento, which is a much cheaper option from the same company.

I downloaded a trial version of FM11, but I cannot for the life of me get it to pick up my data base from FM6.
If I could to this then I would purchase FM11, but I need to know if my data can be moved.

How to? Seems to be my next obstacle.

Thanks again.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

I downloaded a trial version of FM11, but I cannot for the life of me get it to pick up my data base from FM6.
If I could to this then I would purchase FM11, but I need to know if my data can be moved.

How to? Seems to be my next obstacle.

Thanks again.

This is most likely happening because your database lacks the proper file extension. To correct this, quit FileMaker if it is running, navigate to your database in the Finder, perform a Get Info on it (File -> Get Info), then expand the section called Name and Extension. Does the file have an extension of .fp6? If it does not, add it, then try again.

 

[marysville]

This is most likely happening because your database lacks the proper file extension. To correct this, quit FileMaker if it is running, navigate to your database in the Finder, perform a Get Info on it (File -> Get Info), then expand the section called Name and Extension. Does the file have an extension of .fp6? If it does not, add it, then try again.

Thanks again.
Now I have two files, original and the newly named (new). Is this what I should have? Can I begin to add to the "new" file?

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Thanks again.
Now I have two files, original and the newly named (new). Is this what I should have? Can I begin to add to the "new" file?

Yes, you can use the new file as your day-to-day database going forward.

 

[marysville]

Yes, you can use the new file as your day-to-day database going forward.

Thanks, once again.

Michael

 

[shotts56]

Imagine my disappointment when I clicked on this thread hoping for info on the new version of Football Manager

 

[marysville]

Shows my ignorance, I assume FMPro6 Lion is the name of a football computer or wii game?