FileMaker

FileMaker is a relational database application that allows drop-and-drag creation and manipulation of databases. It is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS.

Accessing FileMaker

You can use FileMaker if you are a UQ student or staff member using a UQ-owned computer and have a FileMaker licence.

If you have a licence, submit an IT request to have FileMaker installed.

To obtain a licence, follow the instructions to request a quote.

The two licence options are:

• FileMaker Pro Advanced - user licence: specified users can use the software
• FileMaker Pro Advanced - concurrent connection licence: multiple users can use FileMaker server or a single system. You should purchase licences for the maximum number of users who will be using FileMaker at the same time.   

Users who are using a concurrent connection licence do not need to have a user licence.

Home use

Home use is not available. FileMaker software can only be used on UQ-owned computers.

Conditions of use

FileMaker can be used at UQ for academic, administrative and research purposes.

FileMaker licences are renewed annually on 20 July.

The licence includes upgrades to currently supported versions of FileMaker which include versions 16, 17, and 18. If you have a current annual licence, you are entitled to upgrade for free. You can also continue to use your current version.

All versions of FileMaker after 12 have a different file format which is not backwards compatible with earlier versions of FileMaker.