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  • FileMaker 6, 7, 8 and beyond:

    Whether you're running the most current version of FileMaker or a ... "not so current" version, you can rest assured that your needs will be met. We possess the experience to work with any vintage of FileMaker and facilitate the workarounds that will provide your database function thought only available in the most recent releases. Conversely, we stay abreast of new and developing technologies so that, as they emerge, you can take full advantage of them.

    Upgrading? We have the expertise to ensure your data and your database makes the transition intact, and with minimal downtime. Once you've upgraded, it's time to take advantage of the new features available to you. Together, we can determine how these new capabilities can improve the efficiency of your database and your users' experience.

  • FileMaker Pro 10:

    Introduced January 2009, FileMaker 10 leverages an intuitive new interface, dynamic reporting, and powerful new scripting capabilities, making it easier and quicker than ever to harness your data.

    • Script triggers allow for the creation and execution of scripts based on user actions, rather than interaction, for increased productivity and enhanced workflow.

    • Grouped and sorted report data can now be actively modified.

    • Frequent and/or complex find request can be saved and performed in a single click for quicker searches.

    • As of version 8, emails could be generated and sent from FileMaker. With FileMaker Pro 10, email can be sent directly through an SMTP server for faster direct distribution; no email client needed.

    • Featuring oft-used actions that were previously buried in menus; the new Status Toolbar has been redesigned to give you streamlined navigation, better workflow and timesaving shortcuts.

    • FileMaker Server 10 Advanced now supports up to 999 concurrent users, four times that of the previous version.

    Is an upgrade worthwhile to current users? Depending on your needs and your existing solution, benefits to upgrading can be immediate, requires simple modifications, or may not be realised without extensive reworking of your database. Whichever the case, we are prepared to explore the best path with you.

  • New or existing solutions:

    Unlike some Developers, we do not shy away from maintaining existing FileMaker solutions. You and your staff know the workflow that works best for you. We will work with you to establish or reinforce this workflow, determining where changes need to be made in existing solutions and where a fresh start is dictated.

    Completely new to FileMaker? We can facilitate migration of your data from another source, be it another database, spreadsheet, or simply text.

  • Intuitive total solutions:

    Emphasis is on ease of use. Your database is near useless to you if you or your staff don't know how to use it to it's full capabilities. Our specialty is building intuitive interfaces that don't intimidate; rather, they encourage users to explore them. We measure a successful solution as one that any of your staff could use with a minimum of training. A total solution removes as many distractions as possible from the main application window, even as far as custom titlebar menus. Functions and commands that ordinarily require the user to leave the main window to 'click'' buttons in a status bar, or search through menus, can be integrated (and automated) into the interface to provide a much more seamless data browsing experience.

    Examples would be navigating/creating/deleting records, running reports, and printing. By performing common commands through a graphic interface, training time will be drastically decreased. Additionally, user with little or no prior experience with computers, or who tend to be intimidated by computers, are more easily trained and more likely to "catch on" when they aren't required to use menu commands.