File Maker Pro questions

[Westat1]

I am considering a "fun" project for myself, but want to make sure it is possible before I begin. If I creat a photo database in File Maker Pro 6, export that to the web, will I be able to incorporate Flash?

I believe so, but want to make sure.

Now the bigger question, would I be able to burn this to a disk and have it read by people who do not have file maker pro installed locally? Do I need to include a reader?

Appreciate your help

[john316]

You can export your filemaker db in a variety of formats that will work on the web (csv,tab-separated, etc.), from there you would build a template that would display the db, it is within the template that you could incorporate flash.

I think this is what you are asking.

[Westat1]

john316

Yes that is part of my question, thanks. Now will the user need to have File Maker Pro to view it? Do you know if I will have to include a viewer of some sort?

Thanks,

[john316]

> Now will the user need to have File Maker Pro to view it?

If you plan on distributing the db via cd, yes.

*You may need the developer version of filemaker pro ($$) to include a viewer, it can be done.

[Westat1]

john316

Figures - Filemaker has a template that I like and ofcourse would make my life easier. Go figure. Not about to fork over the cash for that edition. I am probably better off getting web space. What do you think

Thanks

[txbakers]

Yes, get web space, and get a real database to use. FMP is good for desktop projects, but it won't handle real traffic.

[john316]

txbakers has it right, I only use Filemaker to model a database locally. When I get what I want, its off to web land..flat file or MySql.

[Westat1]

The only other database I know is access and can't seem to get it to work like I want it too. I don't expect much traffic other than from friends and family.

[Westat1]

OK, Filemaker pro sucks. I am going to try access or even buy a gallery program. Any suggestions?

Ideally I would like to burn CD's instead of a website so server side scripts aren't my preferance.

Thanks,

[txbakers]

access is slightly better for web use. You need something like a mySQL if you want web use. If, however you only need people to read from the database, access will be fine.