[AccessD] Files maker pro and Access

Stuart McLachlan stuart at lexacorp.com.pg
Wed Apr 27 20:55:20 CDT 2005


On 27 Apr 2005 at 20:18, Liz Doering wrote:

> Annie,
> 
> I have found that FileMaker Pro can export to .xls or .dbf, but it isn't
> itself a format that Access can link to.  So your import will have to be
> a two step process, one an export from within FileMaker Pro, then a
> separate import into Access.  Your best hope will be to get some
> familiarity with FileMaker Pro:  they have a 30-day free trial at
> https://www.filemaker.com/downloads/trial_download.html
> 


Filemaker Pro claims to allow you to access it's data from other 
applications using ODBC, but there is very little detail on their website.
I suspect the ODBC driver comes as part of their Development Package.

You could also try the Fielmaker Pro ODBC driver at 
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macos/1602


-- 
Stuart





More information about the AccessD mailing list