COMP: SOFTWARE FOR IRISARIANS

Donald Mosser wrote:
> 
> John Jones was right about using what I would call an off the shelf program
> vs. a database designed by a programmer to perform specific functions.  I
> am currently developing a personal database to help me catalog my iris
> collection and photos.  I'm using a very simple and flexible database
> program called FileMaker Pro for Windows by Claris.  This program was
> initially written for the Macintosh and I can run my database on either a
> Mac or a Windows PC if I choose.  I can print labels, inventories, and find
> and sort my irises by any combination of the information which I have the
> patience to enter.  I just added the photo field yesterday and I can now
> toggle between all of the info on an iris and its associated photo.
> Everyone should use what works for them, but it's nice when you don't have
> to re-invent the wheel.  Enough computer talk, back to irises.

Donald,

Thanks for mentioning Filemaker Pro, I had forgotten about it, and it
has the distinct advantage of being cross platform. Helix is way
overkill for most iris applications, I just happened to have it.



John                     | "There be dragons here"
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John Jones, jijones@ix.netcom.com
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