DaniWeb IT Discussion Community - MS Access and FileMaker Pro http://www.daniweb.com/forums en-US Wed, 14 May 2008 00:41:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/myimages/misc/rss.jpg DaniWeb IT Discussion Community - MS Access and FileMaker Pro http://www.daniweb.com/forums <![CDATA[Basic Beginner's Question about FileMaker Pro 9 and MS Access]]> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123473.html Sat, 10 May 2008 03:28:08 GMT I am new to FileMaker Pro 9 and have used MS Access a little. I am wondering if it is possible to transfer files from FileMaker Pro 9 (many files) to a web MS ACCESS database where another company where we send our data? I am new to FileMaker Pro 9 and have used MS Access a little. I am wondering if it is possible to transfer files from FileMaker Pro 9 (many files) to a web MS ACCESS database where another company where we send our data? ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro rkoehler http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123473.html FileMaker Database Design Help http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123105.html Thu, 08 May 2008 04:55:27 GMT I am quite comfortable with MS Access and have developed a complex relational database for my company. However, we have decided to use FileMaker 9 as our database development software, so I have been asked to re-create this same databse in Filemaker. I am finding it difficult, as the simple... I am quite comfortable with MS Access and have developed a complex relational database for my company. However, we have decided to use FileMaker 9 as our database development software, so I have been asked to re-create this same databse in Filemaker. I am finding it difficult, as the simple design of Filemaker takes a lot of the control away from me (i.e. you do not have to create queries or macros to relate/search information) and I am used to working in an SQL format.

My question, for anyone who is familiar with both software, is should I be approaching the design of a FileMaker database differently than if I were creating an Access database. I'm sure if I explored the software more I would have a better understanding of the features and limits of FileMaker, but I need to create this relatively quickly. I am happy to provide more specific information if anyone would care to respond, but I would just like to know how you would approach a relational database differently in both programs.

Thankyou for your time.

Mike ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro MikeAz http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123105.html Access 2003 Need to to view only for some people, not everyone http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123066.html Wed, 07 May 2008 23:28:35 GMT Hello all! I hope everyone is blessed and wonderful! I am in a quandry :?: , I have a form that I need certain people (3) to have full rights to edit/update/enter the data and then I have everyone else (approx 40) to be able to view only the information on the form. I have the database stored on... Hello all! I hope everyone is blessed and wonderful! I am in a quandry :?: , I have a form that I need certain people (3) to have full rights to edit/update/enter the data and then I have everyone else (approx 40) to be able to view only the information on the form. I have the database stored on a shared network drive. I'm not able to make it a webbased form and my VB is EXTREMELY rusty!! :confused: Any suggestions on how to go about this is greatly appreciated!! Thank you all in advance!!:) ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro DebT37 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread123066.html SQL Query Help... Searching one column in multiple tables? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122628.html Mon, 05 May 2008 23:37:39 GMT Hi all... great forum!

I'm basically on a crash self-learning course in Coldfusion and database-driven sites, so I'm pretty sure I'm missing some basic concept that would make this an easy query. If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it.

This is for a site that deals in fruit juice products - extracts, concentrates etc. All I want to do is create a search form that queries an Access database for all product names containing the search term. For instance, a search on "apple" should return "apple juice concentrate", "apple extract" etc.

Now, that IS easy (even for me) when I try it on just one table. Problem is, I'm going to have multiple tables. I think I need to, because different types of products require different types of specs.

So, here's my "example" problem. The actual database will probably be a little more involved than this, but if I can make this work I'll be able to apply it to more tables, I assume:

1. We have a database with 3 tables - EXTRACTS, ESSENCES, CONCENTRATES. They all contain different columns, BUT they all contain a column PRODUCT_NAME. All the PRODUCT_NAME columns will be text data. None of their values will ever match each other completely.

2. I need a query that will search the PRODUCT_NAME columns in all three tables for records containing the term "apple". I assume this will involve a WHERE-LIKE statement.

I know I need some kind of join for this, and that's where it gets hazy. I haven't been able to find a reference that explicitly clarifies how a join would work in this case. All the examples I find seem to deal with a scenario where the values from one table will match those in another. None of my values will ever match across tables.

Also, I'm guessing this is gonna involve defining keys in the database. Another hazy part.

Thanks much for any help on this. Even a simple link to a reference that you feel would help would be really appreciated! ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro Stearmandriver http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122628.html Displaying summary data in form http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122419.html Sun, 04 May 2008 20:56:43 GMT I'm a novice to Access and am learning using Access 2007. I've created my tables and established their relationships. I've created the forms using the wizard. I'm attempting to display summary data on a form but am not having any success.

I have a SKU table and form. I have an inventory table that is joined to the SKU table via a sku id column. The inventory table has a one-to-many relationship to the sku table. The inventory table contains the sku quantity. I'd like to display the sku quantity on the sku form.

I'm thinking that I should add a text box to the sku form. The control source for this text box should be the sku quantity (I'm guessing). When I do this, the form doesn't display a quantity. Instead, it displays "#Name?". Am I completely off base with this approach? What is necessary to display the summary totals in the sku form based on the data in the inventory table?

Thanks... ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro markindallas http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122419.html Complex SQL query Please help http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122353.html Sun, 04 May 2008 06:44:40 GMT Hello, I am trying to analyze 56 years of hourly rainfall data. Right now i have three columns. Date(mm/dd/yyyy), hr(0-23) and hourly Rainfall(inches). I would like to know the count of rainfall events that exceed 2.4 inches in 24 hrs. Meaning if the sum of Rainfall exceeds 2.4 inches in 24... Hello,

I am trying to analyze 56 years of hourly rainfall data.

Right now i have three columns. Date(mm/dd/yyyy), hr(0-23) and hourly Rainfall(inches).

I would like to know the count of rainfall events that exceed 2.4 inches in 24 hrs. Meaning if the sum of Rainfall exceeds 2.4 inches in 24 hours then that is one event.

once an event is identified the next event should be identified with a gap of 72 hours.

Any suggestions on how to query this?

Thanks, ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro Techsavy http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread122353.html Locked out Access http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121317.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:53:46 GMT Help! I can't get in to Access 2007.
It's not a database password, but an password for Access itself. I can't even create a blank database. All it does is prompt me for a username and password. I've tried all 10 usernames and passwords of mind but they don't work. Arrrggghhh.

Does anyone know what to do???

Thanks in advance,

Zane ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro vs49688 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121317.html Access http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121211.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:51:28 GMT Hi I created an DB, that export data to Excel and create a chart from this data, now I want to know, what can I do to filter data and set a criteria eg. A$2:D$46-range, Criteria =2. The filter is not working if I set that critria, for the data in the cells are pulled from Access ,please help Hi

I created an DB, that export data to Excel and create a chart from this data, now I want to know, what can I do to filter data and set a criteria eg. A$2:D$46-range, Criteria =2.

The filter is not working if I set that critria, for the data in the cells are pulled from Access ,please help ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro rlangev http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread121211.html Open a pdf in ms access http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120383.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:48:48 GMT Hi how do i call a pdf file from a form in ms access please ? Hi how do i call a pdf file from a form in ms access please ? ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro jasong911 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120383.html New to Access http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120239.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:27:06 GMT HI im new to the forum and new to access. I just recently took a position with alot of acces develpment involved.

My first ques tion is how to pass a value from one form to the next. i want to keep track of what user edits certain records i've set up a simple log in form and want to edit a table in an other form and store the editors details in a seperate column on the table. Any suggestions ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro MarcusMaximus http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120239.html Hello http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120226.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:10:12 GMT Im MarcusMaximus. I registered to see if i could get help in access development i never did it in college to the extent i need to do it in work and i am stuck on a lot of things as im now the only person in IT here and nobody to ask regarding any access stuff and they're not too keen on out sourcing. I'm sure ye can help

My first problem is tracking which user edits a record in one of the databases. i set up a log in form but i don't know how to pass a value from one form to the next and then update the table with the editors info when it has been altered.

Should i post in a different form ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro MarcusMaximus http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120226.html EPOS http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120057.html Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:06:38 GMT I gotta make an EpoS system. Does this look right, as a first attempt? I gotta make an EpoS system. Does this look right, as a first attempt?
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]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro jbennet http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120057.html Query Design -- If -Then -Else? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120010.html Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:07:30 GMT Still in a VERY steep learning curve with MS Access 2000 / 2003

Main Table has LastName - HomePhome - MobilePhone plus others of course
Some rows will have no entry in the HomePhone field but will have one in the MobilePhone field.
I am trying to set Query criteria to give me "If HomePhone is Null (no entry) then insert the data from the MobilePhone field into the HomePhone query result"
Have tried the IIf statements, but to no avail. Am fast losing what little hair I have left!
Please can anyone help ? ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro wallaby34 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread120010.html MS Access Query From Web http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119617.html Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:24:08 GMT I am trying to setup a page on my website with a text input box and a command button. A user will type the serial number of their product and click the button...the result I am looking for is a message telling them if their product is in warranty, out of warranty or not in our system. I have an... I am trying to setup a page on my website with a text input box and a command button.
A user will type the serial number of their product and click the button...the result I am looking for is a message telling them if their product is in warranty, out of warranty or not in our system.
I have an Access database with a table called "Warranty_Test" with a table called "Products". The table has (4) fields, SerialNumber (primary key), ModelNumber, ModelName and WarrantyDate.
So I would like to query this table from our website, check the warranty date of the serial number and provide a message based on the results.

Does anyone have any suggestions how to get my website to talk to the database? And secondly, what is the best method of querying the database. ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro cpiascik http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119617.html How do you guys handle autoupdating MS local databases? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119281.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:05:38 GMT I work here at UPS in the HR department and they use a Microsoft Access mdb database that connects to oracle servers to retrieve tables. It then creates a local copy of the tables and the queries run off that. The tables are updated every morning at 6am by a person manually.

I'd like to know that for the people who have similar databases, do you guys have scripts written to autoupdate them through odbc? Also, a catch is that it resides in a zip file on the network because multiple users access it.

I was thinking a visual basic program that resembles a keystroke macro to open the file and run the update macro, then put it back in the zip file. Any ideas? If it has to be out of the zip file, I may be able to change the rules around here a bit but I am researching on alternatives. ]]> MS Access and FileMaker Pro cyborgmaniac http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread119281.html