ATTN: Ursus- you built a cd catalog program?

"Your Name" schreef in bericht

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> "me2" wrote in message
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>>
>> Could you possibly share your work?
>
> I don't think even the newer versions of FileMaker have operating system
> file routines, so a FileMaker database can't automatically read the
> contents
> of an inserted disc (although there may be a plug-in).
>
> This means any FileMaker "CD catalog" program would be a simple database
> into which you manually enter the information. You could get away with one
> table using a Text field to store the file names, but a better approach
> would be to use two tables - one for the CD name / number (each with a
> unique ID number) and a related table with separate records for the files.
>
> You're probably better to go through the freeware / shareware achives at
> places like Download.com and VersionTracker.com to find a custom-built
> application that catalogues discs automatically as they are inserted.
>


Harry is right,

I have built a cd catalog program where I enter all the data by hand. It is
completely customised to my own needs (and in Dutch as well). You could
however use one of the cd catalogs online ( like www.freedb.org). Setup the
webviewer to hold the contents then parse out the text you need into fields.
There are also several freeware applications that can do similar things (but
aren't as flexible)

Further I think Harry is a bit off whith saying: create two tables. Since
each CD has a unique number, you will have one link to each cd anyway. So a
flat table will suffice.

Finaly, to fully understand FMP and get exactly what you need, you need to
built your own (or hire someone to do this, but you will not understand
really what is going on). My version really only works for me, because I put
in it what I need, and left out a lot you might want. Use this group if you
need help in setting it up.

Keep well, Ursus
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thanks for answering, I'll see what I can do.


On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:09:08 +0100, "Ursus"
wrote:

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>"Your Name" schreef in bericht
>
>>
>> "me2" wrote in message
>>
>>>
>>> Could you possibly share your work?
>>
>> I don't think even the newer versions of FileMaker have operating system
>> file routines, so a FileMaker database can't automatically read the
>> contents
>> of an inserted disc (although there may be a plug-in).
>>
>> This means any FileMaker "CD catalog" program would be a simple database
>> into which you manually enter the information. You could get away with one
>> table using a Text field to store the file names, but a better approach
>> would be to use two tables - one for the CD name / number (each with a
>> unique ID number) and a related table with separate records for the files.
>>
>> You're probably better to go through the freeware / shareware achives at
>> places like Download.com and VersionTracker.com to find a custom-built
>> application that catalogues discs automatically as they are inserted.
>>
>
>
>Harry is right,
>
>I have built a cd catalog program where I enter all the data by hand. It is
>completely customised to my own needs (and in Dutch as well). You could
>however use one of the cd catalogs online ( like www.freedb.org). Setup the
>webviewer to hold the contents then parse out the text you need into fields.
>There are also several freeware applications that can do similar things (but
>aren't as flexible)
>
>Further I think Harry is a bit off whith saying: create two tables. Since
>each CD has a unique number, you will have one link to each cd anyway. So a
>flat table will suffice.
>
>Finaly, to fully understand FMP and get exactly what you need, you need to
>built your own (or hire someone to do this, but you will not understand
>really what is going on). My version really only works for me, because I put
>in it what I need, and left out a lot you might want. Use this group if you
>need help in setting it up.
>
>Keep well, Ursus
>
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