Converting the trial version to the full version of FileMaker Pro
You can convert your copy of the trial version of FileMaker Pro 12 to the full version without uninstalling the trial version. All of your settings, recent files list, and Favorites are preserved, so you can continue working with your FileMaker Pro data uninterrupted.
You can also use the steps below to upgrade your retail copy of FileMaker Pro version 9, 10, or 11 to the full version of FileMaker Pro 12. During the installation process, you’ll be asked to provide the license key for your current product.
Notes
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You must have an internet connection to install FileMaker Pro 12 as described below.
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You can use the following steps to upgrade your retail copy of FileMaker Pro Advanced version 9, 10, or 11 to FileMaker Pro 12, but you can’t upgrade to FileMaker Pro 12 Advanced.
To install FileMaker Pro 12 from the trial version:
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Start your trial copy of FileMaker Pro 12. In the FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box that appears, click Buy Now.
If the trial version is already running, choose Help menu > Buy FileMaker Pro.
The FileMaker Store web page appears.
2.
Select the version of FileMaker Pro 12 that you want to purchase.
If you’re upgrading from FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced version 9, 10, or 11, you can only select a FileMaker Pro 12 product on the Retail page. If you’re not upgrading, you can select from the Retail or Licensing page.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions for purchasing your product.
Your license key for that product will be sent to you by email. Print that email and keep it in a safe place.
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After you’ve received your license key, return to the FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box, and click Enter License Key.
5.
In the next FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box, enter your user name, organization (optional), and the license key for your new product. Click OK.
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If you’re installing FileMaker Pro 12 for Windows, you may be asked to provide administrator login credentials for your computer.
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If you’re upgrading from an earlier version of FileMaker Pro and you entered an upgrade license key in the FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box, the FileMaker Pro Upgrade dialog box appears. Enter your user name, (optional) organization, and the license key for the earlier product. Click OK. See Converting files from FileMaker Pro 11 and earlier for information about changes that might affect your databases created in earlier versions of FileMaker Pro.
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Begin working with the full version of FileMaker Pro 12.
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