Cross platform on Win and Mac

[John13]

Can a Filemaker database (.fp5 file) created in a Mac be used in a Windows PC and vice versa?

[kenneth2k1]

Yep

Make sure you test it on Windows before deploying it. Some objects will be out of place, text may be different, and be careful because certain scripts are platform-specific.

[BruceJ]

Another no-brainer tip but worth mentioning..

It's mostly in the cosmetics.

Use a font that is common for both MAC and Windoze, such as Arial or Times and when designing the layoutouts give yourself a little more room around labels and fields, don't cut anything too close and you'll be alright.

Of course, stay away from anything that uses Applescript and be a little more leary of "external functions" in scripts until you test them. You can always get a cheap, decomissioned PC for $100 to test it out.

[John13]

Thanks guys for the tips.