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Title: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Simon on March 31, 2010, 23:52

Last year, when FileMaker Pro moved up to version 10, it acquired some fundamental improvements, such as script triggers and the ability to save search criteria. In version 11, the main emphasis is on getting things done and making life easier for the user.

Foremost in this is the introduction of charts. Previously, you'd need to buy third-party plugins or export your data to a spreadsheet or specialist graphing program. Now, it's all built in. You get a choice of bar, line, area or pie charts, plus a few optional variations such as 3D and line smoothing. That won't be enough for more demanding scientific and financial users, but it should cover the majority of typical business needs.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/software/356881/filemaker-pro-11

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 00:14

Worth a look, thanks, Simon.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Clive on April 01, 2010, 09:51

Why would I want to use it if I already have Office etc?  Does it do anything different? 

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 10:02

It's a dedicated database, Clive, I doubt that you'd need it.

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Simon on April 01, 2010, 10:42

Have to admit, I didn't have a clue what it did either, Clive.  :blush:

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: sam on April 01, 2010, 11:02

just use access...  :laugh:

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Simon on April 01, 2010, 11:07

My first credit card, with a £250 limit, if I recall correctly.  :)

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 11:24

My first, 40 years ago, had a £50 limit. :)

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Simon on April 01, 2010, 12:15

You obviously didn't look trustworthy.  ;D

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 12:16

At that time, the maximum withdrawal from a cash machine was £10/day. :)

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Simon on April 01, 2010, 12:22

Yes, my first cash card was with the Midland Bank.  The maximum withdrawal was £10, which was deposited in a big plastic 'case', which you had to post back through the bank letter box.  The card had a maximum of 10 uses, each use having a 'dot' punched in it.  When you reached 10 dots, the card was retained, and you had to apply for a new one, unless they sent it automatically.  Can't remember now. 

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 12:31

With Barclays, you placed a special 'cheque' in the drawer. That was retained, and out came the cash - well, most of the time, anyway. ;D

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Simon on April 01, 2010, 12:33

How times have changed!

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 12:36

Haven't they just. :)

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Clive on April 01, 2010, 17:13

Quote from: sam on April 01, 2010, 11:02

just use access...  :laugh:

Yes, I used to use Access when I first had Windows,  Before that I used dBase 4 on my 286 at work. 

Title: Re: Review: FileMaker Pro 11
Post by: Rik on April 01, 2010, 17:14

Good old dBase, not to mention Foxbase...