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• IPv6 support: Most <strong>FileMaker</strong> dialog boxes that ask for IPv4 addresses now also<br />
support IPv6 addresses as well. IPv6 is the "next generation" pro<strong>to</strong>col designed by the<br />
<strong>to</strong> replace the current version Internet <strong>Pro</strong><strong>to</strong>col, IP Version 4 ("IPv4").<br />
Part 2: Hands-on exercises<br />
Exercise 1: Create a new <strong>FileMaker</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> database from a Ben<strong>to</strong> 2 or<br />
Excel file<br />
What you’ll do:<br />
• Create a new <strong>FileMaker</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> database from an existing Ben<strong>to</strong> 2 source or Excel file (.xls or<br />
.xlsx).<br />
• Cus<strong>to</strong>mize the Status Toolbar by adding an icon <strong>to</strong> create a new layout.<br />
• Apply a new visual theme <strong>to</strong> your new database.<br />
• View your data in Form, List, and Table View.<br />
What you’ll need: For this exercise you’ll need an existing Ben<strong>to</strong> library or an Excel<br />
spreadsheet (either .xls or .xlsx) containing contacts. If you don’t already have contacts from<br />
three different states, each with three different companies and three different job titles, go<br />
ahead and add a few records <strong>to</strong> use for this exercise.<br />
1. Start <strong>FileMaker</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> and select the Create Database icon at the left of the Quick<br />
Start screen.<br />
2. Select the but<strong>to</strong>n for “Create a database from an existing:” and choose one of the<br />
following:<br />
• Ben<strong>to</strong> Source<br />
• Excel workbook (.xlsx)<br />
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