Topic: Review: FileMaker Pro 11

[Simon]

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

[Rik]

Worth a look, thanks, Simon. 

[Clive]

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

[Rik]

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

[Simon]

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

[sam]

just use access... 

[Simon]

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

[Rik]

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

[Simon]

You obviously didn't look trustworthy. 

[Rik]

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

[Simon]

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. 

[Rik]

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

[Simon]

How times have changed!

[Rik]

Haven't they just.

[Clive]

just use access... 

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