Re: AGA Volunteers

["David Lass" <davidlass@villasunscape.com>]

Yes, an XL file can be imported directly into FileMaker. If you need any
help with it I would be pleased to help out, as I ran a large database in
FileMaker on the "fun" machines for 2 years.
And DOS is not the Evil Empire -- it is simply "Macintosh '94".
David
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Krombholz <krombhol@teclink.net>
To: <aga-mcm@thekrib.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:57 AM
Subject: Re: AGA Volunteers


> >Paul:
> >
> >I run Excel on a Macintosh.  Is Filemaker Pro expensive?  If you think
> >that I would be better doing the membership on Filemaker Pro,
> >then maybe I should make the switch (and also save you some work...).
>
> Hail, fellow Mac user!  Down with the Evil Empire!
>
> I think it is probably about $200.00, and there are several versions,the
> more expensive with certain advanced features that most people don't need.
> It is easy to set up custom layouts and modify existing layouts.  A
> database manager is ideal for keeping membership records because of its
> advanced find and sort features.  For instance, you can find all members
> whose membership needs renewing in February, 2000, and live in
> Massachusetts.  I would be glad to try setting up a database for the
> membership, if you send me the data.  If you send it as an excel file, I
> think I can export it as comma separated text and import it directly into
> the Filemaker file.  I am thinking of incorporating a membership
> questionaire that Olga Betts worked out into the database.  We don't have
> any data to put in, yet, but if we send out the questionnaire, we should
> get quite a lot.  I can send you a copy of the questionnaire, if you are
> interested.  I don't know if I want to take on the task of data entry for
> hundreds of questionnaires without some help, however.
> >
> >The person who indicated an ability in Japanese is:
> >
> >Ken Nord, 6082 Ivory Circle, Huntington Beach, CA    knsan@pacbell.net,
> >714-379-6047
> >
>
> I can't remember what the need was for an ability in Japanese.
>
> >The Seachem contact is at home; I will look him up and forward to you as
> >soon as I can.
> >
> >- Jack
>
>
>
>
> Paul Krombholz, in colder, drier Central Mississippi.
>
>
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