FileMaker Pro SQL statement length limits

In a previous article, we shared some of the significant changes in ODBC-related features in FileMaker 11. This article digs deeper into the specific length limits of SQL statements when using the Execute SQL script step in various versions of FileMaker Pro.

First look at the new FileMaker ODBC drivers

FileMaker 11 has been released and it's full of great new features. While not the most glamorous, one of my favorite new features is the new FileMaker ODBC drivers. The drivers have been rewritten and are much easier to install and configure on both Windows and Mac OS X. Here's an example of one of the DSN configuration screens for Mac OS X:

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