Re: FN-FORUM: Search on CD

date posted 1st February 2005 20:05

On 1 Feb 2005 06:47:58 -0000, Lindsey Hill [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> I did this CD for a client a while ago, and they now want to know if
> its possible to have a search facility on this page, so someone could
> type in the Stock code in a search box and it would somehow bring up
> the description. Is this possible, bearing in mind this is a CD not a
> website?
> http://www.apperleydesign.co.uk/CLIENTS/isola_cd/stockcodes.html
>
Hmm ... as a Mac user, Lindsey, you may already be familiar with
FileMaker Pro? This is a cross platform application that permits the
development of quite sophisticated databases. There is a developer
version that can generate a standalone royalty-free runtime/database.

http://www.filemaker.co.uk

On top of that - it can be accessed over the internet.

Here's an example: http://www.maasgallery.com/
they are a Mayfair based art gallery - not a client of mine - they
don't need me ;-(

> Also, as I'm not a techie, could anyone give me indication of costs on
> this?

https://fmshop.modusmedia.ie/default.asp?billcountry=gbr&lang_id=en

for the software. As regards the development side ... we can talk. I
actually have some expertise with FileMaker.

On the other hand, it might be completely OTT for what you want.
>
> OT - One of the downsides of working from home is when both your next
> door neighbours are constantly improving/wrecking their home and some
> knobhead is drilling on the other side of my office wall right now and
> its driving me nuts!
>
At some point in the near future - I am going to 'enjoy' the same
experience. My landlord has 'plans' - and planning permission. Last
year, the people downstairs were 'at it' for months so I know what you
mean.

Dave
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