

If you ever rely on help text, you will find that it is quite a bit more helpful now. Paragraphs have been replaced by shorter, more readable snippets that explain things briefly and in natural language. The new UI is easier on the eyes but perhaps the most underrated improvement is the actual writing. As we go, I’ll indicate a few places where this has happened.

Most of these options can still be configured via the CLI (Command Line I nterface). Several under-utilized options have been completely removed from the interface and can no longer be configured here. If you haven’t, you’ll just find it refreshing. If you’ve been using FileMaker Cloud, you’ll find the new admin console refreshingly familiar. When you open the new admin console for the first time you might feel a wave of relief wash over you.
