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Amazon.com Review
Whether you're transitioning from spreadsheets to more versatile databases or looking for a powerful database program even non-geeks will love, it's hard to beat FileMaker Pro 5.5. Designed with plenty of input from users, third-party developers, and OS mavens, it is one of the simplest, most flexible data management systems available.
Cross-platform interoperability extends from Mac OS X to Windows 2000, Red Hat Linux, handhelds, and beyond. With a broad range of ready-built business templates and strong import features (like drag and drop from Microsoft Excel), the typical user will be up and running on the first day, sharing data over intranets, LANs, or the Web. SQL queries are a snap, as are ODBC exchange and instant publishing--all new features that were built in after listening to input from FileMaker Pro users. The graphics are slick and easy to customize, and users won't have many surprises when they publish their work; in this case, what you see really is what you get.
Despite its relative simplicity and promises of ease of use, newcomers to FileMaker Pro should expect to spend more than a few hours exploring and familiarizing themselves with the features. Those with no database experience will have a tougher time, but persistence pays off and the rewards are well worth the effort (the online help and customer service support should make this process a little sweeter). Additional incentives include record-level security, added scripting steps, and easy send-mail options.
Nobody ever said managing a business was simple, but FileMaker Pro 5.5 will take a load off your mind. --Rob Lightner--This review was written for the full version
Amazon.com Product Description
FileMaker Pro handles all business data-management needs, including job tracking, asset management, inventory, customer information, and payroll, over the company intranet, local area networks (LANs), or even wired or wireless handhelds. This version of FileMaker Pro has many enhancements based on input from users, IT management, and third-party developers. It can now query databases based on field, and features a new Execute SQL script step, as well as a revamping of Instant Web Publishing, which allows users to publish in the same format as their FileMaker Pro files, without writing any code.
Web Companion translates a number of multistep scripts, providing a high degree of fidelity between PC-hosted FileMaker Pro databases and those published on the Web. You can also import specifically named ranges of Microsoft Excel data, a useful feature if there is more than one row of description or label data above the actual datasheet data to be imported. With a new multithreaded, built-in HTTP server, the processing capability of FileMaker Pro delivers faster response times for all requests, including static data and image displays. Web Companion now supports buttons in headers and footers, sorting by clicking column headers, and uniform row heights.
Note: This is an upgrade version.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easiest Database software around,
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This review is from: FileMaker Pro 5.5 Upgrade (CD-ROM)
Definitely the common man's database program. Very flexible for a variety of database needs; includes a good starter set of templates. Plus there are numerous user groups with a variety of freeware, shareware and customware solutions for everything from contact rolodex to small business accounting. Add to this the ability to host databases on the web (with included web templates) and it really is robust for this price.As for the 5.5 upgrade, if you have version 5.0 and do not need an OS X version, then this upgrade offers little. But if you're at version 4 and/or need an OS X solution, this is a must and reasonably priced upgrade. A few caveats for OS X users, there is no toolbar feature like there is for OS 9 users and ODBC support does not allow importing. Also, until FileMaker Mobile 2 is released, version 1 does not work in OS X with FM 5.5. And for all OS users, this version limits your web access to 10 unique users within a 12 hour period. For example, do not use this version for an online store solution; upgrade to the FileMaker Unlimited version for this.
2.0 out of 5 stars
slow in OSX,
By David P (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: FileMaker Pro 5.5 Upgrade (CD-ROM)
I upgraded from 5 to 5.5 primarily to get OSX compatibility. I have been very dissapointed in the slow perforance of it in OSX compared to the performance in OS9 on the same machine. I am very happy with it in OS9 but I want to switch to OSX
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but...,
By A Customer
This review is from: FileMaker Pro 5.5 Upgrade (CD-ROM)
I dunno, it's a good product for my needs but IMHO it's not good for enterprise Database work.
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