Electronic-Type
develops database solutions for small, medium and large businesses
using the FileMaker Inc., suite of database products, currently Filemaker Pro 9.0 (see What's New for the features list) and FileMaker Pro Server 9.0 and 8.0 Server Advanced. Electronic-Type is currently one of the leaders in bespoke database applications in North America.
FileMaker Pro 9.0, in association with FileMaker Pro Server 9.0, FileMaker Pro Server 9.0 Advanced and FileMaker Pro 9.0 Advanced (which has even greater programming and developer control than in earlier versions) allow for
the creation of a whole series of business management solutions
with capabilities that include:
•
Single user solutions
• Multi user server solutions. (250 simultaneous users
viewing up to 125 files!)
• Kiosk runtime solutions
• Runtime solutions for user who do not have FileMaker
Pro
• Web Enabled solutions:
- Allowing reps and customers to have
password protected access, and,
- Casual users limited AND controlled
access
• Integrating data with hand held Palm Pilot and Pocket
PC devices - and more
• XML capability of formatting FileMaker data to .pdf,
MS Word and other document types
• ODBC / JDBC capability - linking with SQL databases
• Web Viewer
• Learning Center
• Object Functions & Scripts
• Native Intel Mac Support
Dramatically
increased data storage:
•
Databases (each file) can store up to 8 terabytes of information—4,000
times the old limit!
• Fields can store up to 4 gigabytes.
• Text fields can now store up to 2 gigabytes.
N.B. FileMaker Pro 9.0 (and 7.0, 8.0 & 8.5) may be used with FileMaker Server 7.0, 8.0 & 9.0 (and Server Advanced). But, some FileMaker Pro developed features may not work when running under earlier FileMaker Server versions.
Electronic-Type
is one of the leaders in the North American FileMaker Pro development
community, and one of the oldest, having developed customer solutions
continuously since 1988. Call (519) 823-9585) or e-mail info@electronic-type.com to discuss your development needs, or, if you want to understand
the development process in more detail (at your own pace), visit
our Design sites for an in depth explanation of the design and development
process or download a copy of the Design.pdf.
The .pdf explains at some length, how the development process
works - both for you the customer as well as for us the developer.
It explains what each party can expect from the other when working together. This ensures
their are no surprises, with everyone understanding, the proposed business model, how the design & development
process unfolds and the expected roles of all parties. Team work.
If you want learn more details about Electronic-Type and the services
and support we provide, then visit our About page or download the EType.pdf.
If you are not sure whether you need a database or a spreadsheet for your business needs and want to compare the differences between them - and better understand what FileMaker Pro can accomplish, visit About Databases.
If you don't have a copy of FileMaker Pro 9.0 and want to try it out, download a trial version here.
