FileMaker3.0

[timmer at physio.emory.edu]

In Article<322DE8F3.7483 at iastate.edu>, <hsia at iastate.edu> writes:
> Hi,
> I am trying to set up a database for our lab.  It will 
> contain information about clones, vectors and 
> purchasing record.  I am using Excel now.  I would 
> like to know if anybody compared FileMaker3.0 and 
> Excel or any comment about FileMaker3.0.  Thanks in 
> advance.

I've been using Filemaker Pro for this and several other lab type databases, 
and I find that it works great.  The database was easy to set up, and the 
final user interface/forms are easy for other less-computer oriented lab 
colleagues to use.  I found Excel would work, but required more effort on my 
part to design something that was accessible for others to easily and 
willingly use.

Just my $0.02.
Cheers,
Richard Timmer