FileMaker Pro 8 5-User Pack Win/Mac Review

To think that you do not need a database? What is the management of customer contacts, sending e-mail campaign tracking inventory or dealing with expense accounts? Everything is easier if the data is organized as a collection of documents – or, as a "database".

With FileMaker, are just some of the features that are actually part of the product, and come as models already designed for a specific task. I can only pull-down menu, choose from dozens of potential applications, and thenbegin to fill in the fields. I like how a bunch of thinking FileMaker database applications, all in one product.

Since I already using FileMaker, there are some new things in version 8, has been my attention. I could immediately export the data to Excel, or create one. Pdf directly from FileMaker. I hit a button to export data to Excel, and chose, which is ideal for reports and graphs. It was so easy in A. Pdf, create the ideal product for the manufactureLiterature and brochures customer. Earlier versions of FileMaker me, which allows drag-and-drop Excel spreadsheets directly in the database, and the immediate publication on the Internet. The stuff is still there, and is still very fresh.

For engineers, the new FileMaker a list of other new feature that allows the programming of complex databases even easier – to do things such as new tabs and drop down calendar controls, and scripting easy. Plus is an enhanced version of FileMaker adds thatstill debugging, analysis tools and database, if you want to create your own database.

For many people, I know, the biggest obstacle with FileMaker is the idea that "a database is not for me." Maybe. You do not even know that there is a database. And for about $ 300, it is worth trying.

FileMaker Pro 8 5-User Pack Win/Mac Feature

• Design and develop customized databases quickly with easy-to-use tools
• Customize almost every area of FileMaker to fit your business and personal needs
• Provide web access to FileMaker information for anytime, anywhere access over the web
• Built-in reports make it simple to share information outside your workgroup
• This is the 5 user version of FileMaker Pro 8

FileMaker Pro 8 5-User Pack Win/Mac Overview

With a host of new features designed to make the creation of databases easier, FileMaker Pro 8 is an ideal solution for those who are responsible for people, project, assets, and more. In addition to its lineup of standard database creation and management tools, FileMaker Pro 8 features new tools that make customizing databases, accessing FileMaker information over the web, and sharing with other FileMaker users or with those outside your FileMaker workgroup easier than ever.

Adobe PDF technology is now integrated with FileMaker Pro 8 so you can save FileMaker information in PDF format while preserving the original look of your FileMaker information.

Getting started with FileMaker Pro 8 is easy, and it only takes minutes to create your own database. The process is even simpler with the ability to import Excel files instantly. FileMaker Pro 8 can store a variety of information types and a virtually unlimited amount of data. Databases can be customized to fit your needs, with built-in assistants and the ability to drag and drop objects and to link information quickly and easily. You can also design easy to read layouts and create your own views of the data.

New time-saving tools will help you get more done. Auto-complete, calendar drop-downs, visual spell checker, and mouse wheel support will make data entry speedier and more intuitive. A field list filter lets you view and choose from fields used on the displayed layout only, making choosing fields faster. The new Tab Control function helps you build a layout with multiple tabs in a single step so you can switch between tabs without needing scripting, eliminating the need for multiple layouts.

FileMaker information can be accessed remotely so that clients or vendors can view FileMaker information, or you can view data in the FileMaker interface. Web accessed can be provided with a single click, and access can be assigned based on privileges. Built-in multi-user capabilities make it easy for up to five users to share FileMaker databases simultaneously, regardless of platform type.

Choose the “Save/Send Records As Excel” command and your FileMaker information is saved as an Excel file.

Use the new Fast Send feature to automatically attach the contents of virtually any field to a message.

FileMaker Pro 8 features built-in reports that can be printed in a variety of formats. You can create Adobe PDF files from Filemaker information, making it easy to share information with other users. The new Excel Maker lets you create Excel files from FileMaker information so that you can easily share information with others or analyze the data more thoroughly. The contents of virtually any field can be emailed to anyone with just a few, simple clicks.

FileMaker Pro 8 features new tools for developers, giving you even more power over variables and database design. Global and local script variables can be stored, eliminating the need to create unnecessary fields to store values. Scripts can now perform functions and return results to the calling script. This gives you the power to create flexible, re-usable scripts to help you save development and maintenance time. The Relationships Graph lets you duplicate tables and relationships, and document database design by adding notes. New script steps are included to easily show all related records for an entire found step and to support dynamic selection of field repetition through the use of a calculation. Value Lists will display more meaningful information while hiding cryptic associated values.

New features in FileMaker Pro 8:

• Create Adobe PDF files with the PDF Maker so you can more easily share FileMaker information with others.
• Use the new Excel Maker to create Microsoft Excel files, allowing you to share and analyze FileMaker information with others.
• Fast Send feature lets you Email the contents of any field instantly.
• Fast Match feature helps you search the database without typing.
• New alignment tools allow you to create cleaner looking database layouts.
• Send personalized messages to multiple customers with the new Email merge.
• Import tables into FileMaker more efficiently than ever.
• The Relationships Graph helps you document databases and field relationships.
• The new Tab Control helps you build layouts with multiple tabs in a single step.

Note: This is the 5-user pack version of FileMaker Pro 8, which allows for up to 5 licensed users of the program.

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Customer Reviews

Even my technophobes love the stuff I’ve done with this program! – V. Sanders – Warren, OH USA
I like this database program. It's so easy for me to learn, easy to use design to take advantage of specific forms of our business. We all have our orders, quotes, work orders and contacts in FileMaker Pro Tech people also resistant forms found easy to use and unintimidating. Even if the resources of the database with all of us was not cheap, and updates a bit 'on the expensive side, I still give Filemaker Pro 5 stars. We would be lost without it!

Great update – Alvaro Rodriguez – Sacramento, CA USA
I saw a maker files for a long, long time (days Claris). The most recent update is fantastic. I programmed the databases that we use to work for our contacts, phone calls, offers, packing list, RMA, POS, etc. We have a mixed Mac / PC environment and FM fits right inside This is a very valuable tool.
Why do I give it 4 stars? For not one month from our update 6 to 8, came out with 8.5. What features has more really nice. Going 8-8,5 is $ 99 multiplied by the number of copies for …. <br/>
Alvaro

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