How to Convert Filemaker Pro to MySQL

If you have created a database in FileMaker Pro that you want to view as a table and use in MySQL, you will need to convert your FileMaker Pro file. To do so, you need a converter program. FmPro Migrator is a converter that supports FileMaker Pro to MySQL. The FmPro Migrator program is easy to use and can get your file converted in a few easy steps.

Instructions

1. Go to the FmPro Migrator website. Download and install FmPro Migrator to your computer. There is a demo version available if you want to see how it works, but you will have to pay to access all of the features of FmPro Migrator.

2. Launch FmPro Migrator on your computer. Drag and drop the FileMaker Pro file into FmPro Migrator.

3. Click the "Get Fieldsize" button. FmPro Migrator will assess the needed field size for each field name when you do this. Click the "Refresh" button, which features the blue arrow in a circular shape, until you see the "Get Fieldsize" area reads "Completed."

4. Create the MySQL table by pressing "Create Table." The table is created using the "Fieldsize" information. Once the table has been created, the button will read "Completed."

5. Convert to MySQL by clicking "Transfer Data." The button will read "In Progress" while the file is converted. Once the conversion is complete, it will read "Completed." Look for the MySQL file in the same directory as the original FileMaker Pro file.

References

• Migration in FmPro Migrator

Resources

• Download FmPro Migrator