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Chris A · 2009-03-10, 07:12

I have been asked to create a database in MS Works. I have previously done this work using Filemaker Pro, but converting to a format that my PC client can read and work with has been a problem (it does not transfer all the headings).

Do I need to purchase Windows (I already have Parallels installed) and a PC version of Works, or is there a way to convert Filemaker files intact?

If I have to purchase Windows, which one is recommended?

I am using OS X v. 10.5.6 on an iMac with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (3 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM).

I am grateful for any help on this.

Taskiss · 2009-03-10, 07:34

MS Works costs $39.95 USD

Run it in Parallels under Wine for Linux

There are several import formats for Filemaker Pro - probably an excel file format would be easiest.

Chris A · 2009-03-27, 08:41

Thanks, Taskiss. I bought the Crossroads (Wine) program, but could not use it to install MS Works. So, I took the plunge (into Windows, that is) and purchase Windows xp. I already had Parallels Desktop, so installation was very easy and I am now using the Works database. Hate it, but it achieves the desired result and makes me appreciate my Macs more than ever.

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Taskiss Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO	2009-03-10, 07:34 MS Works costs $39.95 USD Run it in Parallels under Wine for Linux There are several import formats for Filemaker Pro - probably an excel file format would be easiest. real hackers don't use sigs
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Chris A Formerly "Nurdley" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Upper Manhattan	2009-03-27, 08:41 Thanks, Taskiss. I bought the Crossroads (Wine) program, but could not use it to install MS Works. So, I took the plunge (into Windows, that is) and purchase Windows xp. I already had Parallels Desktop, so installation was very easy and I am now using the Works database. Hate it, but it achieves the desired result and makes me appreciate my Macs more than ever.
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