(313) 577-4060
FileMaker Pro 8.5 Software
FileMaker Pro is a relational database software program with report writing capabilities. FileMaker Pro can convert Excel spreadsheets into databases. It has menus and toolbars that follow the Microsoft Office standard.
For additional information about FileMaker Pro 8.5, see their Website at www.filemaker.com.
FileMaker Pro License Distribution and Use
University personnel who are eligible to obtain FileMaker Pro licensing include:
- Full and part-time faculty and staff
- This does not include Voluntary Faculty, Retirees, etc. Please call if you are unsure about your eligibility.
- This does not include Voluntary Faculty, Retirees, etc. Please call if you are unsure about your eligibility.
Use of the software is permitted only:
- On hardware owned or leased by Wayne State, located on Wayne
State University premises. A second installation of the software may be used on home computers and laptops of faculty and staff for work-related
purposes. This is not a second license nor is it transferable to another campus workstation.
When an employee leaves Wayne State University, they are no longer entitled to use Filemaker software purchased at the Software Clearinghouse. The software should be removed from the employee's computer and destroyed or returned to the Software Clearinghouse.
Operating System Requirements
For Windows:
- Pentium III 500MHz or higher
- 256 MB RAM
- CD or DVD drive and hard disk drive
- SVGA (800x600) or higher resolution video adapter and display
- Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), or Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
For Macintosh:
- PowerPC G3 or better processor (no G3 upgrade cards) or Intel processor
- 256 MB RAM
- CD or DVD drive and hard disk drive
- OS version 10.3.9 for PowerPC-based Macs or 10.4.5 for Intel-based Macs
Products and Pricing
File Maker Pro 8.5 products currently sold by at the Software Clearinghouse are:
| (Win/Mac) License and Download |
|
|---|---|
| Filemaker Pro 8.5 | $140 |
Pricing above includes a single license in a downloadable format.
Quantities of products in stock are limited. Contact the Software Clearinghouse at (313) 577-4060 to confirm that your order can be filled.
FileMaker Support
Wayne State's Computing and Information Technology (C&IT) Division provides support for a variety of Windows and Macintosh operating systems and software. For installation assistance call the Software Clearinghouse at 577-4060. For user assistance call the C&IT Help Desk at 577-4778 or e-mail to helpdesk@wayne.edu. For additional support visit FileMaker's website.
Ordering Software
To begin the online ordering process you will need:
- IRB or personal check number
- Computer serial number
- End User's AccessID
- The primary user(s) of the software must log into Calltracker by clicking the "Buy Software" button below, select a purchase option (Microsoft Home Use Software, or All Other Software), and fill out an online order for the desired software.
- One order ticket can be filled out for multiple types of software.
- Each user must enter their own order and accept the End User Agreement but multiple users with different software orders can use the same IRB number.
- Students lab orders should use one computer serial number. The additional serial numbers should be sent in a Microsoft Excel document and returned via e-mail to clearinghouse@wayne.edu.
- After entering your order online, send the encumbered IRB or check (made out to "Wayne State University") to the Software Clearinghouse.
Software Clearinghouse
Computing & Information Technology
5425 Woodward
Suite 100
- After the physical IRB paperwork AND the online order is received, the Software Clearinghouse will mail your software by Campus Mail.
If you would prefer to pick up your software, please note this preference on your IRB form or check.
Please note that all software orders are final. Once software leaves the Clearinghouse, it cannot be returned or exchanged. If you have questions about software or ordering it, please call the Clearinghouse beforehand.
