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OK, I haven't tried this, but here is a thought--a workaround: Let's say you have a layout with 26 columns, Columns 1 through 26. Only 13 will fit on the screen at one time without scrolling. Why not provide the user with two layouts, one has columns 1 - 13 and the other has column 1 plus columns 14-26. Then provide a button for easy switching between layouts. It is not quite as flexible as the spreadsheet style approach, but may solve the problem.

Well, cost might be one big factor. Compare the cost per user of the two and you will find a pretty substantial difference. But it also depends on the number of users you need to support.

Find a FileMaker web hosting service. Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

Do you have any applications on your Windows computer that will open a compressed TIFF file? Have your tried to export the TIFF file to your Windows desktop and open it? I don't think this is an FM or QuickTime issue. My guess is that error message simply reflects the fact that your system cannot handle a compressed TIFF file and QT was involved in creating it.

Thanks for the link Mariano. I am glad they finally add the store to their site. Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

I played around with it some and it did indeed look very nice for web apps, but my question is "what does it cost to implement". The development version is free, but the company does not publicly post prices. That often means it is very very expensive. Companies that do not provide pricing are a pet peeve of mine, so I just forgot about it rather than request a price and get on someone else's email or phone list. Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

I agree with Bruce. I have not noticed any differences at all, excecpt the lack of a nag screen, when moving from the trial version to full version of 7. If the trial does not have the features or work to your safisfaction, do not buy the full version expecting it might be different. Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

That's exactly right. And we are just now beginning to think about the headaches of maintaining multiple vastly different client systems. We sell a very expensive commercial solution. We will not have the luxury of setting a "will no longer support" deadline for customers who do not wish to upgrade. As long as our program is still working, they could care less if FileMaker released a new incompatible version. And so it goes... Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

I disagree. It is only going to be long for those who have only worked with FM. For anyone experienced with SQL databases, and especially with Access, FM7 looks very intuitive. The biggest problem with learning FM7 is forgetting FM6 and earler. Like many I have a huge app to migrate to FM7 and I can sympathize with those who feel forced into the conversion process, but I think the best thing we can do to move forward is consider rewriting rather than converting. Conversion only allows you to cling to all of those old concepts and methodologies. If you start from scratch, all of a sudden you see a whole new world of opportunities and improvements have been made available. Just my $0.02 Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

With all due respect, the Partner program, which in essence creates a class culture, has always been one of the failings of FileMaker. I have been an FM developer for over 10 years and sold 100s of copies of FM (both single and multi-user), but because I am not a partner, in the eyes of FileMaker, I do not exist. As far as I can tell, if you are not a Partner, you get zero consideration and zero communication. It is very sad that any software developer would not listen to and treat all of their loyal users as first class citizens. And demanding more money and/or membership to get their attention is nothing short of extortion. I love the product, and I have eagerly updated to FM7, but FileMaker has a lot of work ahead of them to earn my respect as a company. End of Rant. Version: Developer v7 Platform: Mac OS X Panther

The retail price of FMPro 6 is $299. Are you sure you didn't buy the FMPro 6 upgrade for $149?