I don't know why it doesn't work for you, Jonathan, but I routinely
translate directly from fp3 to fp7 with no difficulty. Just did
another batch to check my memory. Process: Have FMP-8 (or 7) open;
drag and drop the fp3 files (from FMP-3 or FMP-4) onto the program
icon. Follow on-screen instructions about renaming files and saving
new files.
Bill
On Mar 9, 2006, at 7:06 PM, Jonathan Fletcher wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Filemaker 8 will not update Filemaker 4 files, but other than that it
> is a good solution, as it is indeed very cross-platform. The problem
> is that you will need to update the FM 4 files to FM 5, 5.5 or 6, and
> then update that result to 7 or 8.
>
> If the files are relatively simple, it should be pretty easy. The more
> complex the solution the greater chance you have of tripping over a
> variety of the several "gotchas" littering your path. So, just having
> a copy of 5/6 and a copy of 8, although potentially a solution, does
> not guarantee you an error-free result.
>
> What makes the effort worth while, though, is that you will also get
> all the logic and procedures that are part of the solution, instead of
> just the data that the convert-to-another-database solution would give
> you.
>
> You need to find someone to do the conversion for you. Any Filemaker
> developer, including a few LCS members, can do the work for you. Let
> me know if you want to discuss the details some more.
>
> If you want to ZIP the files and send them to me I'll see if they'll
> convert easily. Then we'll know what else you will need to get it to
> done, and you can decide how you want to proceed then.
>
> j.
>
> On Mar 9, 2006, at 5:15 PM, Jerry Yeager <jerry at browseryshop.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Have her try this (Mac and PC)
>>
>> http://www.filemakertrial.com/bpk/?ovmkt=O5M3PJVLTCEPRD8T2ID54FN20G
>>
>> It is a free 30 trial of FMP Version 8 (the latest).
>>
>> Related links:
>>
>> http://www.filemaker.com/
>> http://www.fmpro.org/
>> http://www.acmetech.com/products.html
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> On Mar 8, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Bill Micou wrote:
>>
>>> Revised question... she thinks she has to convert from Filemaker
>>> Pro because she doesn't think Filemaker Pro is still supported.
>>> She is currently using version 4 (PC). If it is still an active
>>> product, she'll just get the latest version and life will be good.
>>> Thanks, Bill Micou again.
>>>
>>> On Mar 8, 2006, at 8:26 PM, Bill Micou wrote:
>>>
>>>> My wife, who thinks I know all computer answers, wants me to tell
>>>> her if she can transfer her Filemaker Pro databases at work, to
>>>> something like Quattro Pro. Yes, I know I'm talking PC here, but
>>>> I only have this group to help me look like a hero. Any
>>>> suggestions? Bill Micou
>>>
>
>
> --
> Jonathan Fletcher
> jfletch at newmediaconstco.com
>
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