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Sunny Day · 07-20-2012, 10:22 AM

Used Access but I hate it. One thing is you can import Excel spreadsheets into a new or existing database so that saves tons of time. Especially new as it saves the creation time.

I use an ancient program Lotus Approach. It's still around and 10 times easier than Access. Problem is IBM bought them up 10 years ago and has never upgraded the program. Works in XP, not sure about newer windows. But so much easier to use than Access and the learning curve is really quick.

Bento, made by File Maker is a lot easier to use than File Maker.

Both Approach & Bento allow for Excel imports.

If you want to skip learning curves for a few bucks hire an expert to create the databases especially if you want any math or date calculations done. Then just import your data. there's always someone on Craiglist locally than can do it.

07-20-2012, 10:22 AM
Sunny Day Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,406	Access is Ok Used Access but I hate it. One thing is you can import Excel spreadsheets into a new or existing database so that saves tons of time. Especially new as it saves the creation time. I use an ancient program Lotus Approach. It's still around and 10 times easier than Access. Problem is IBM bought them up 10 years ago and has never upgraded the program. Works in XP, not sure about newer windows. But so much easier to use than Access and the learning curve is really quick. Bento, made by File Maker is a lot easier to use than File Maker. Both Approach & Bento allow for Excel imports. If you want to skip learning curves for a few bucks hire an expert to create the databases especially if you want any math or date calculations done. Then just import your data. there's always someone on Craiglist locally than can do it.