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Softonic Rating:
Very good810
License:
Evaluation
Added:
August 8, 2005
Updated:
July 16, 2007
Publisher:
Website
File size:
163.3 MB
Downloads:
804
Nick Mead

“Gather, manage, and share all types of information in a user-friendly database”

by Nick Mead

Creating and managing your own database can often be a daunting prospect. FileMaker Pro combines both power and simplicity giving you the tools you need to create your own with minimum fuss.

Everything runs through the simple FileMaker Quick Start Screen which allows you to do everything from creating a new database, open an existing database or learn more about using FileMaker Pro 9. Click on "Send Link" and FileMaker Pro will create an email with a simple hyperlink that when clicked on, will open your database. You can edit the email in your email client to add any additional instructions or information about your database for your users making it easier than ever for your users to connect to your database. For those terrified of MySQL or Oracle, it also takes the pain out of both systems by allowing you to administer both without any programming knowledge. You can create custom reports, add calculations and other fields as well as build relationships with existing FileMaker data using the easy-to-use tools of FileMaker Pro.

This program definitely makes database management easier but in reality, it really helps to have some programming knowledge to help you through the general setup process.

Languages:

English

Notes:

This is a very large (139MB) file and may take several hours to download via modem.

Recent changes in FileMaker:

  • Quick start screen
  • Conditional formating
  • External SQL Data
  • Script grouping and editing
  • Enhanced Layout objects

Limitations:

30 day Trial Period 50-record trial

OS requirements for FileMaker:

  • OS: Win98/Me/2000/NT/XP

Minimum requirements:

Pros
  • Makes database management easier for novices
  • Works with both Oracle and MySQL
Cons
  • Programming knowledge useful to setup
  • Takes a while to configure everything correctly
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From the publisher of FileMaker

The FileMaker Pro database software program has both the power and the flexibility to handle all your everyday home and business functions. Its functions cover tasks from preparing invoices, mailing lists, purchase orders, and reports, to managing inventory and tracking projects.

With its new Web features, FileMaker Pro enables you to manage information on your desktop, across a network, or over the Web. FileMaker Pro databases are accessible to ordinary Web browsers; you don't need to have additional Web-serving software or write HTML code. Authorized users can even edit, delete, and update records.

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Softonic Rating:Very good
8/10

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9 ratings
Usability
  • Currently 8/10.
Stability
  • Currently 8/10.
Installation
  • Currently 7/10.
Functionality
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Appearance
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