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Schedule Fetch to Work Automatically

Although Fetch doesn't have a built-in scheduler, you can use iCal along with Fetch's Mirror command or Automator support to automatically upload or download files at a specified time. To find out how...

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FileMaker Pro 12.0.3

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FileMaker Pro has been updated to version 12.0.3 with a number of fixes. This maintenance release fixes an issue where an object located beneath a transparent fill object couldn’t be selected, improves Layout mode performance when dealing with a large number of layout objects, fixes a border printing issue, and addresses an issue where Instant Web Publishing could crash after a period of use. ($299 new, free update, 557 MB, release notes)

 

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Comments about FileMaker Pro 12.0.3

Why does Filemaker look (and act) like a crappy Windows app? I can't believe this is an Apple product. There is nothing Apple-like about it. I'm stuck with it at my work but wish we had a better alternative.