| Subject | Re: Changing from Filemaker to dBase Classic |
| From | Doug Cummings <DougCummings@telus.net> |
| Date | Sat, 21 Feb 2015 19:18:14 -0500 |
| Newsgroups | dbase.getting-started |
Doug Cummings Wrote: > Doug Cummings Wrote: > > > otto Wrote: > > > > > Doug Cummings <dougcummings@telus.net > Wrote: > > > > > > > I am finally making the transition back to dBase. I started with dBase, then went to Filemakeker after dBase made a mess of the first dBase for windows programs. Now I have decided it is time to go back to dBase as I have had too many frustrations with Filemaker. > > > > > > > > What I need to know is are there any intermediate steps that are necessary to convert the Filemaker files back to dBase, or will dBase Classic automatically do that? I have quite a few files to move/convert but I hope to merge a good lot of them as I go. > > > > Doug > > > > > > Hi, Doug > > > > > > dBASE (classic or Plus 9.5) cannot import FileMaker Tables. You have to export them as DBASE tables using the FileMaker database menu or install the ODBC Driver for FileMaker, create a DSN and a DATABASE in the BDE (I did this with dBASE PLUS 8 and Filemaker 9 Pro "FP7" files). > > > Having worked and developed with (dbase dbase 3 to dbase 8 Plus, Clipper, FileMaker 9 Pro Advanced and Ms-Acces 2000 to 2013), I would always use FileMaker if it would not require a licence (> 300 $) for each computer. > > > If you want lean files and separation between data and buisiness functions and real object orientation go for dBASE Plus 9.5 keeping in mind that this is a powerfull tool for developers and less for users. > > > MS-ACCESS is best for Data-Analysis , quick Reporting and integration with other MS-Office products. > > > > > > Otto > > > > I would be using dBase Classic. > > > > And since writing this I have read something that I also need an answer with, it says you cannot run dBase Classic on any of the newer Windows programs. I use Windows 7. > > > When you say dBase cannot import Filemaker files you also I would have to export then as dBase files. What do you mean by this? Is there a way in Filemaker to convert Filemaker records or complete files to dBase? > > Please remember I am not a programmer, just a user, so I have a hard time understanding technical terms that only a programmer would be familiar with. > > Doug I see two ways to solve this problem. One is find someone who is qualified to write in Filemaker and have them write a small program that will allow filemaker to do what I need it to do. The other is to take my spare computer, which is presently unused, and install Windows XP on it and make it a dedicated computer for this work. I am assuming it should not be that difficult to find someone with a copy of XP they would be willing to sell, or even find a copy on Amazon.com If anyone has any better suggestions please let me know. Doug | |