Bento for database

[discman]

I've been using MS Access for years on PC to keep track of about 500 names between a couple different groups. And then started using on my macbook with Parallels. But I would prefer using a mac native app for this. So I'm wondering if Bento would be a good choice and if so, how I can transfer the MS Access data to Bento? I'm also aware of File Maker Pro, but don't think I would really need everything it can do.

Steve

 

[NorCalLights]

From the google:

You would need to export your Access tables into CSV files (I'm not sure if Access does a direct CSV export but I think it does) and then import the CSV files into Bento. Obviously any queries or forms would need to be recreated.

 

[mysterytramp]

You might try using this on the Access data, which you should be able to bring over to Bento.

mt

 

[TonyK]

Back in the day of System 7, I used FileMaker Pro at a children's hospital. It was powerful at the time.

Now I use Bento, but not because Bento meets all of my needs. I use it because there is Bento for the iPhone and my needs require me to have 2 databases with me when my wife shops for music.

My view of this is Bento is a list maker of sorts. It does some very simple things well. Need something more complicated, you need to go one of two routes: 1) FileMaker Pro or 2) MySQL and a programmed front-end.

Option 2 requires a lot more work but also gives you complete access via the SQL language. Option 1 is going to be more costly than option 2 but is also a TON easier.



Take care,