I have an ancient (10 years old) database written in Foxpro for Windows that has been migrated to both Access (mdb) and Filemaker Pro. I need to have this data converted to any modern format that I can easily use. This could be Access, Filemaker, or whatever you suggest. The database has about 10,000 records with (I think) only a few indexes. It is not really complex and was designed to keep track of photographic negatives and color slides for a professional photographer (me). It is important that the data be transferred correctly and is not corrupted. What I need are essentialy one basic data entry screen, a search screen that lets me use any of 12-15 parameters, and a few report screens (full & abbreviated). I have screen shots of the original database that I could email or fax to you so that you can understand the structure and I am available to answer questions at any time. I will be glad to start with a basic funtioning "new" database and then get changes later on as they are needed. By the way, this does not have to run over a network (although that might be usefull) and definitely is for private use only -- will never be on the web. Here's hoping you can do this!
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I might not have made myself clear with my bid request: my data has already been converted to both mdb (Access) and the Filemaker Pro format, so no conversion work is needed. What is needed is the creation of:
A) data entry screen
B) search screen using anywhere from 1-20 variables
C) full report screen
D) abbreviated report screen (2-4 lines for each entry found)
For those of you who suggested converting to formats or databases that I am not familiar with (anything other than the two mentioned above) please explain why your (proprietary?) formats make sense for me. I am looking for "ease of use" and flexibility. I will be glad to send screen shots and other files (including the entire database, it isn't that big) to those who asked.
thanks,
catman7878
## Platform
Windows XP Pro