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Easy to set up and use for small business

I've been using earlier versions of the same software, though from a different publisher. I had to buy the newest since I lost my copy and am starting up a new computer, so I'm very familiar with the strengths and weaknesses. As a "flat" organizer of data (it can't draw data from different files), it is relatively easy to create and manage databases. Creating the basic input forms is straight-forward, but when entering dates and numeric values you are limited in the formatting options to your Windows operating system defaults. For example, if you set your computer date in this format mm/dd/yyyy, then that's the only format you can use in the database. Decimal points are also set by default. This, I consider a severe restriction, especially when it comes to calculated data. You can create an input form much as you would with a publishing program, putting the input fields where you want. You can enter data in that format or in the table-view which I find more convenient. However, when using that mode, there are again some peculiarities. For example, you can usually tab from field to field, but when you reach a calculated field it stops, tells you so, and then you have to mouse over to the next input field. Curiously, the prior version did not have these same problems. Output forms can be free form which requires lots of pretty tedious designing or a pretty straight-forward columna report, which is what I use. Again, you have lots of options. I did have a problem installing version 1 which was in my box; however, I got instant assistance from their support personnel on the phone. The agent was friendly, helpful, and ultimately sent me a downloadable copy of version 2 and two installation keys to compensate for the bother. Importing data from several versions ago was problematical, but I persisted and got all my old data up and running with no losses. All-in-all I'm satisfied except for the above noted limitations. I think the value is good for the functionality.

Great except I cannot register it.........their website is gone.

It will work for what I needed. I needed a customer contact database for recording when customers called in for support. I was able to easily create what I needed from an existing template. The editor interface is a little irritating as items could be floating above others. So when trying to select one thing to move, you end up moving something else. I don't see a way to create interfaces with different tabs or depths to it -- or to modify the information that shows up in a "history" window. However I did find something that will do the job, even if not exactly how I wanted it.

I do not recommend this product. Setup and use are pretty easy, but if you don't know what you are doing it will screw up real easy. Also it keeps asking to register the product but will not let you register it.

It is not what I thought it was product is not as described I wanted to keep inventory on this product says it does inventory but it does not

great

Bought it few weeks ago. Great to create invoices and customer data. I actually love it, So easy to use. Haven't had any crashes only one scare. I renamed a file a big no no. I wasnt able to access the file it wouldn't open. So brilliant me i renamed it again to what a used to be and whalaaa opened. So dont rename files just a heads up.

Tried to install and it would not work????

Program would not load. When I called their help desk was told they would only help if I gave them my Credit Card number. Sent the item back.

Just bought this, should have paid more attention to the reviews