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Then, the "next generation" of CGIs appeared only a short time ago and they made publishing your FileMaker Pro database a lot easier.

If you ever tried it yourself, then you know why so few people did it. It used to be that the only way to get your database on the Web (other than to use a different platform) was to write your own CGI in AppleScript. Well, if you have ever tried to put a FileMaker Pro database on the Web, you will know that Claris' decision to integrate Web publishing into version 4 is a not a good idea, its a great idea. It seems that everything is going to the Web, even some things that don't really need to. You have to learn CDML to take full advantage of FileMaker Pro 4's best Web features.

The Web Companion makes putting databases on the Web easy and the version also includes better relational control. The Web Companion makes CGI programming unnecessary and CDML makes putting a database on the Web easy enough that anyone can do it.

The Mac Observer Express Daily NewsletterįileMaker Pro 4 is an excellent upgrade from an already solid version.