You can convert your copy of the trial version of FileMaker Pro Advanced to the full version of FileMaker Pro Advanced without uninstalling the trial version. All your settings, recent files list, and favorite files and hosts are preserved, so you can continue working with your FileMaker Pro Advanced data uninterrupted.
Note You must have an Internet connection to convert a trial version of FileMaker Pro Advanced, as described below.
1. Start your trial copy of FileMaker Pro Advanced. In the FileMaker Pro Advanced Trial dialog box that appears, click Buy Now.
If the trial version is already running, choose Help menu > Buy FileMaker Pro Advanced.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions for purchasing FileMaker Pro Advanced.
Your license key will be sent to you by email. Keep the license key in a safe place in case the software ever needs to be reinstalled.
3. After you’ve received your license key, return to the FileMaker Pro Advanced Trial dialog box, and click Enter License Key.
4. In the next FileMaker Pro Advanced Trial dialog box, enter your user name, organization (optional), and the license key for your new product. Click OK.
•Windows: You may be asked to provide administrator login credentials for your computer.
•If you entered an upgrade license key in the FileMaker Pro Advanced Trial dialog box, the FileMaker Pro Advanced Upgrade dialog box appears. Enter your user name, (optional) organization, and the license key for the earlier product. Click OK.
5. Begin working with the full version of FileMaker Pro Advanced.
•Creating runtime solutions is not available in the trial version.