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DifferentiableFMDiff

The Free FMDiff version gives you an idea about what the licensedFMDiff version does and how it can be of good use for you.

In case you later decide to license the full FMDiff version, you mayupgrade at any time from within the application without even quitting it.

Simply select Buy License from FMDiff's Help menu and follow the briefinstructions. All you need is an internet connection and a credit card or aPaypal account. The full functionality is available instantly without delay.All transactions are processed via a secure connection to eSellerate.

Of course you may also enter name and license number manually. To takeadvantage of the special upgrade or crossgrade prices, using the web shop ismandatory. A later refund is not possible.

Download FMDiffFormat Size Version
FMDiff 4 for Macintosh.dmg8.67 MB4.0.5
FMDiff 4 for Windows.exe5.88 MB4.0.5
FMDiff 4 for Windows (alternative format).zip5.81 MB4.0.5

The files below (not updated for version 4 yet) are also contained within the application package and are placed here for your convenience. To download the PDF - instead of viewing it in a browser - hold down the option key (Mac) or control key (Windows) while clicking the link.
About FMDiff.pdf211 kByte2
Terms of Sale.pdf757 kByte
Download FMVis
FMVis 2 for Macintosh.dmg9.02 MB2.0.3
FMVis 2 for Windows.exe6.09 MB2.0.3
FMVis 2 for Windows (alternative format).zip6.02 MB2.0.3


Previous versions

Previous versions of FMDiff and FMVis may be downloaded using the links inthe following table. Note that development concerning bugfixes and newfeatures is happening only in the most recent version of FMDiff and FMVis.

ApplicationMacintoshWindows
FMDiff 1 (v1.3.0).dmg (3.47 MB).exe (2.18 MB), .zip (2.15 MB)
FMDiff 2 (v2.0.3).dmg (7.57 MB).exe (3.82 MB), .zip (3.74 MB)
FMDiff 3 (v3.0.10).dmg (10.36 MB).exe (4.72 MB), .zip (4.66 MB)
FMVis 1 (v1.0.8).dmg (11.07 MB).exe (5.15 MB), .zip (5.08 MB)


Minimum system requirements

Macintosh: OS X 10.7 or later
Windows 2000: Service pack 4
Windows XP: Service pack 2

FMDiff does not run on Mac OS X versions prior to 10.7 because it relies onlibraries which are not contained with older systems. An update to 10.7 (orhigher) is recommended.

See Issues + Limitations for alist of currently implemented sections.


Any information about FMDiff and FMVis is subject to change without notice.

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FMDiffDifferentiator

FMDiff Compares FileMaker Pro Files And Lists Differences ^

If your solution suddenly exhibits strange behaviour, how do you find out what happened to the files? How much time would you have to invest to find out? Would it be possible at all?

With FMDiff the basic test is done within minutes. Simply compare your backup or 'Good Clone' against the solution. You immediately learn whether anything has changed and where, either due to human, hardware, or software error.

FMDiff compares your current solution against a previous one and reports the differences. For the first time it is now possible to verify that the internal file structure (tables, fields, relations, etc.) is the same as at the time of delivery. This is especially important for sensitive areas like accounting or healthcare. FMDiff is able to read FileMaker files of type .fp3, .fp5, .fp7, and .fmp12. Files of the same type can be compared against each other. This includes FileMaker Pro 13 files.

You are able to document the progress in development or unauthorised modifications by someone else.

You even may compare files in environments where the original configuration does not exist, like ODBC, JDBC, ESS, or devices (camera) are not connected.

FMDiff Tests For Damages ^

FMDiff knows whether your FileMaker Pro files are still intact. While comparing it checks the file's structure to be 'well-formed'. The licensed version of FMDiff even performs additional tests for ascending IDs and correct block lengths. This is something that even the native FileMaker Recover command does not always straighten out, which may lead to subsequent malfunctions or crashes.

The combination of keeping a good copy (one that never crashed) and using FMDiff to compare it against the installed solution can be considered the best possible security measure.

FMDiff Unveils The Original Creation Timestamp ^

When was the file originally created? Every file stores an internal time stamp that does never change when a file is Cloned, Recovered or Copied. This time stamp serves to identify 'an original' and is a means to prove ownership.

FMDiff Unveils The Recover Count and lists System and FileMaker Versions used with the file ^

(Unfortunately this information is no longer logged within the file since FM 12 and hence can't be shown.

Has a file ever been Recovered? How many times? This is very important to judge about the quality and sanity of a solution.

How many times and with what platforms, system versions, FileMaker Pro or Server versions has a file ever been run? This helps to track down version related errors.

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Who Needs FMDiff? ^

The short answer is: anyone who is in charge of ordering, developing, hosting, maintaining, or auditing FileMaker solutions will need FMDiff. These include:

  • All database developers
  • Internet Service Providers
  • IT managers or responsible party
  • SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Compliance Auditors

Fm Differentiator

FMDiff serves to document an ongoing solution development. At one and the same time the programmer and the customer have a means to prove and inspect the progress at regular intervals. It shows the exact number of changes that were applied to specific sections within the structure.

F Diffusion

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F Different Font

Download FMDiff for your platform. The free version shows the first 5 differences of every section, the rest is listed 'anonymously' i. e. all names and IDs are shown as asterisks (*). It can be upgraded by purchasing a license number from within the application or at our web shop. There are special upgrade conditions for existing customers at our web shop.