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What is FileMaker?

FileMaker FAQ
FileMaker has the ability to import and organize any type of information, provides point-and-click customisation, comprehensive sharing features, and sophisticated security options. If you're familiar with Excel, think of it as a program that can manage all your Excel files, regardless of how many worksheets they have all within a custom user interface. Unlike a collection of Excel spreadsheets a FileMaker solution can be tailored to meet your exact requirements.

I am having problems with FileMaker Pro - what could be wrong?

Sound Ideas - Frequently Asked Questions
We use FileMaker Pro as the backbone for the Sound Ideas SuperSearch software. Installation instructions are provided on the documentation that accompanies our Demo and Electronic Catalog CDs. Once installed and started, there is a Help file available that we suggest you read thoroughly before you begin your first search process.

Why switched on filemaker?

FileMaker FAQ
There are many reasons you should choose switched on filemaker to develop your new FileMaker solution (or provide support/maintenance for an existing solution). Here are just a few: Our parent company switched on knowledge provide end-to-end sales and marketing services meaning you can get your new FileMaker systems, website, brochures and lead generation all from the one company.

What else do I get with my FileMaker solution?

FileMaker FAQ
As well as your new FileMaker solution, switched on filemaker can provide the following ongoing support services. This can be in the form of regular scheduled maintenance or ad-hoc 'on call' support Web enabling your FileMaker database so external staff or customers can access information over the Internet

Why does FileMaker Pro 2.1 lock on startup when running under Windows 95?

Sound Ideas - Frequently Asked Questions
This is due to a conflict with 3 network files - CLARISNW.DLL, NETBIONW.DLL and NOVELLNW.DLL. If you delete these three files which are located in the program directories, FileMaker will run. If you did not change the default install program directories when SuperSearch was being installed on your hard drive, delete these three files from the following directories that have been made on your hard drive: C:\SI-SFX, C:\SI-RFMUSIC, C:\SI-XV, and C:\SI-MUSICAUDITION.

Why does my version of FileMaker Pro ask me for a password when I open the SuperSearch program?

Sound Ideas - Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a complete copy of the FileMaker Pro software, you will be asked for a password when you try to open the version that is included in SuperSearch. This is an idiosyncrasy only - you do not need a password to use the program. Just hit "Enter" on your keyboard or click "OK" to enter the program and everything will work fine. You can even import and export data without the password. Yes.

Can I use iMailer with FileMaker Server?

iMailer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
YES. iMailer works in any FileMaker 5/6/7 system, including systems that use the FileMaker Server application/service to host the files. iMailer is fully multi-user enabled and includes a FileMaker file designed to reside quietly with your other solution files hosted with FileMaker Server.

Can a FileMaker system interact with other hardware/software?

FileMaker FAQ
Yes. FileMaker systems can be interact with a wide variety of hardware and software. Some examples include:

What information can we manage in a FileMaker system?

FileMaker FAQ
FileMaker is flexible enough to store almost any type of information you want to organise. A single FileMaker solution can stores everything you need from simple names and numbers, date and times of events, large chunks of text or digital photos. Your FileMaker solution can even contain extra custom calculations based upon your own data. To reduce development timelines switched on filemaker already have a suite of different modules, each designed to manage certain types of data.

Can I convert Excel spreadsheets into FileMaker?

FileMaker FAQ
Yes. In fact FileMaker provides convenient features that will convert your existing Excel spreadsheets directly into a FileMaker database, naming fields based on column headers and creating simple list and detail screens to review your data.

What are your rates for FileMaker Pro solutions?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
I need some sort of computer system created for my business, but my company is totally unique. My company runs completely differently from any other business.

Is ScottWorld recognized by FileMaker Inc.?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
Yes. ScottWorld is a proud member of the FileMaker Solutions Alliance, an elite group of the best FileMaker programmers in the nation, hand-picked by FileMaker Inc. Also, FileMaker Inc. was so impressed with one of our recent success stories, that they wrote a story about ScottWorld on their web site! We are also thrilled that many of our writings have been published in the the nationally-acclaimed FileMaker magazine, FileMaker Pro Advisor.

Where can I purchase FileMaker Pro?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
If you're looking to purchase FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, FileMaker Server Advanced, or FileMaker Mobile, we recommend that you purchase directly from The FileMaker Store. The FileMaker Store will also enable you to configure a volume license for 10 or more users of FileMaker Pro.

Why should I choose FileMaker Pro for my business?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
There are dozens of reasons why FileMaker Pro would make an excellent choice for your business. Please visit our Why FileMaker? section for more details.

Is FileMaker Pro popular?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
FileMaker Pro is extremely popular. It is the #1 best-selling standalone database for both Macintosh and Windows, and has won dozens of awards in the computer industry. It's easy to see why FileMaker is so popular! FileMaker enables us to create a complete user-friendly solution for you in the fraction of the time that other programming languages require, yet FileMaker's full diversity enables us to easily change your customized program for you as your needs grow over time.

Who uses FileMaker Pro?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
Everyone from Fortune 500 companies to home business owners are using FileMaker Pro to run their businesses. We have more details in our Why FileMaker? section, and FileMaker Inc. has listed many of the diverse companies that are using FileMaker.

Where can I get the latest updaters for FileMaker Pro?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
ScottWorld highly recommends that you keep your copies of FileMaker Pro up-to-date with the latest updaters available, as they fix bugs and add important new features.

Can I send email from FileMaker Pro?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
Yes. FileMaker Pro has integrated support for key Internet technologies such as sending customized emails and opening URL's. Additional third-party plug-ins extend FileMaker's Internet capabilities by adding even more Internet functions, such as uploading & downloading via FTP.

Is FileMaker Pro expandable?

ScottWorld: FileMaker Consultants
Yes. FileMaker Pro is powerful enough and flexible enough to grow with your needs over time. And because ScottWorld does not lock off your systems like some developers do, we can always go back into your programming code and make changes to your system, allowing FileMaker to expand alongside your business. FileMaker also provides support for third-party plug-ins, which means that the advanced customization possibilities for FileMaker are almost endless.
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