--- title: MainSpring Blog | FileMaker 17 description: FileMaker 17 | Get the latest insights and information related to cybersecurity, IT services, and automation from MainSpring. --- [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation-qjudg0lgsu8o3zserelwpic5pgl0i7mbxusowrykj8.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [mailto:hello@gomainspring.com](mailto:hello@gomainspring.com) - [About](https://gomainspring.com/about/) - [Our Team](https://gomainspring.com/our-team/) - [Industries](https://gomainspring.com/industries/) - [Partners & Certifications](https://gomainspring.com/partners-certifications/) - [Careers](https://gomainspring.com/careers/) - [Solutions](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/) - [Cybersecurity](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cybersecurity/) - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/prosuite/) - [Automation](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/automation/) - [FileMaker Development](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/filemaker/) - [Apple Device Lifecycle Services](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/apple-services/) - [vCIO](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/vcio/) - [Cost Management](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cost-management/) - [Support & Help Desk](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/support-help-desk/) - [Case Studies](https://gomainspring.com/case-studies/) - Pricing - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing/) - [Evolve™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing-evolve/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.gomainspring.com/) - [Media Resources](https://gomainspring.com/media-resources/) - [Downloads](https://info.gomainspring.com/resources) - [News & Events](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) # Blog ### Subscribe to Our Blog - [Home](https://gomainspring.com/) - Resources - Blog - [Most Recent](https://blog.gomainspring.com) - [Cybersecurity](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/cybersecurity) - [ProSuite](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/prosuite) - [Automation](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/automation) - [vCIO](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/vcio) - [Cost Management](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/cost-management) - [Support & Help Desk](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/support-help-desk) 3 Minute Read #### [Three Key Development Tools We Use Frequently](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/three-key-development-tools-we-use-frequently) How do developers do what we do? We all have the same objectives; we ensure data integrity, script complicated workflows. All of this work goes into making our clients lives easier, but what about... Posted by [Patrick Briggs](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/pbriggs) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/three-key-development-tools-we-use-frequently) 2 Minute Read #### [Introducing FileMaker as Your Workplace Innovation Platform](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/introducing-filemaker-as-your-workplace-innovation-platform) FileMaker, Inc. recently adopted a new core message that encapsulates the strength of their software platform and helps business leaders better understand their focus. FileMaker is a Workplace... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/introducing-filemaker-as-your-workplace-innovation-platform) 2 Minute Read #### [MainSpring's 2018 FileMaker DevCon Speaker Session Lineup](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/mainsprings-2018-filemaker-devcon-speaker-session-lineup) This year, the 23rd FileMaker Developers Conference (DevCon) will be held August 6-9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. FileMaker DevCon is the largest gathering of FileMaker developers... Posted by [Kyler Mitchell](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/kyler) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/mainsprings-2018-filemaker-devcon-speaker-session-lineup) 3 Minute Read #### [FileMaker 17 Licensing Updates](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/filemaker-17-licensing-updates) MainSpring is excited to announce the release of FileMaker 17! With the new release, FileMaker, Inc. is changing their licensing program to be dramatically more simple and user-friendly. New features... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/filemaker-17-licensing-updates) 0 Minute Read #### [Virtual Tour of the New FileMaker 17 Admin Console](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/virtual-tour-of-the-new-filemaker-17-admin-console) FileMaker Server makes another significant leap forward with a sleek new node.js based admin console. Take a tour of the new interface in FileMaker 17, and find out some of the changes in store from... Posted by [Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/virtual-tour-of-the-new-filemaker-17-admin-console) 0 Minute Read #### [New Portal Features in FileMaker 17](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/new-portal-features-in-filemaker-17) In this video, I’ll show off the two, new features of the portal object in FileMaker 17. We’ll start by quickly building a powerful master-detail layout. Then, we'll automatically create relational... Posted by [Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/filemaker-community/new-portal-features-in-filemaker-17) - [1](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-17/page/1) - [2](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-17/page/2) - ## Getting Started We’ll discuss your business, needs, and expectations to get you on a path to better IT. 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