Below is a blog post summarizing what this version offered and why it remains a milestone in the FileMaker (now Claris) timeline.
: The Inspector, Objects tab, and Field tab were consolidated into convenient panes, making it much easier to select and move individual objects within groups without ungrouping them first. FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced 17.0.7.700
: No separate "Advanced" version is needed. Simply go to Preferences and check "Use Advanced Tools" to unlock the Script Debugger, Data Viewer, and Database Design Reports. Below is a blog post summarizing what this
: Dates entered in the Reiwa format (e.g., R1/10/28 ) are automatically converted to Western Gregorian years (2019/10/28) and saved internally. Simply go to Preferences and check "Use Advanced
: Creating "List-Detail" layouts became native. You can now use a portal to show the current found set, allowing users to quickly jump between records without complex relationship setups.
The release of was a targeted update primarily designed to support the Reiwa (令和) era in Japan, while maintaining the powerful development ecosystem introduced with the version 17 platform.