Testseek.co.uk have collected 16 expert reviews of the FileMaker Pro 10.0 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for FileMaker Pro 10.0.
March 2009
(87%)
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The editors liked
Script triggers
Customisable toolbar
Saved finds
Built-in SMTP for sending email
Import Excel 2008 & Bento
Customisable Status Toolbar
Script Triggers
Expanded SQL Drivers
SMTP Emails
Database Creation from Bento 2 and Excel files
The editors didn't like
Lacks platform-specific look and feel
Layouts may need adjustment due to new Status Toolbar
Abstract: FileMaker is one of the world’s leading databases. It’s also especially popular on Mac OS, thanks largely to FileMaker being a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple. In case you’re reading this review and don’t have any idea what a database is, let me exp...
Abstract: While hardly the sexiest of products, database software does have an important task to fulfil especially when it is available in cross-platform format. ...
Abstract: For years, FileMaker has remained the database tool of choice for developers and consumers alike. But since its last major revision 18 months ago, releases from high-end rival 4D Developer and its own budget Bento 2, have given it much-needed competiti...
Powerful sorting and relational features come from simple databases. Open-ended tool is practically limitless. Good tutorials and templates to get started. Can dynamically render Web pages within FileMaker Pro. Universal binary.
Doesnt dynamically work with Address Book or iCal. Undo system sometimes gives multiple steps back, but often doesnt. Bento import doesnt retain those layouts or features.
FileMaker Pro wields so much power that developers make careers out of custom-building databases. But even home users can access the majority of these features to organize and manage any data.FileMaker Pro 10...
Abstract: Kevin McAuliffe As an editor and instructor, the one thing that I stress over and over again to my students (and fellow editors and assistants for that matter) is that organization is key to almost everything that you do. You can be the best editor, bu...
Abstract: Note: My friend Mark Chinsky has authored some popular articles for Gear Diary such as this LED Light Bulb review and the AeroGarden Pro 100. His day job is consulting on ERP accounting software where I know he’s an avid FileMaker Pro user so I&rsqu...
Overall, FileMaker Pro 10 is an evolutionary upgrade to an already-great database tool that mostly focuses on usability improvements. But once you try it, you won't want to go back....
