What Will wrote was probably a good option, however, all the conversions
I've done from the old 5 to the later systems at various times was to re
write the program from the ground up in the new system.
This allowed me to take advantage of the new multi table files creating
a much more efficient and better program for the user. To do a straight
conversion you will limit your users to still be working with an old
style program.
There are just so many new options in designing from the ground up in
the newer versions. It really doesn't take that long. Some of mine have
been rather extensive upgrades some years ago, but they only took a day
or two and the end result was just light years better for me and the user.
Lee
Will Cooksey Jr. wrote:
I've converted directly from 5.5 to 10 without any real issues. I
ended up rewriting them all though, to take advantage of using tables
and having the database in a single file.
The first step was to just convert them and test it. I then upgraded
all my clients. While they were continuing to use the database, I
moved one part of the solution into its own table in the primary file
and made all the adjustments so that the solution still worked. Repeat
as needed, you will learn a lot about your own methods and a lot about
FM Pro 10 in the process.
FM Pro 10 Advanced is what used to be called the Developer edition. It
has extra tools for developers and isn't needed for users.
I hope that answers your questions, feel free to contact me.
Will Cooksey
Computer Support Specialist
University of Arkansas
University Information Technology Services
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
479-575-2905
*From:* FileMaker Pro Discussions
[mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *J.
*Sent:* Tuesday, January 05, 2010 2:32 PM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Conversion from 5.5 (!)
Odd simple question for this expert group, but I have at least 100
db's that I've developed on FMPro 5.5, and (obviously) need to upgrade
to a newer or newest version of FMPro --possibly advanced.
Question: How many other versions do I need to use to convert these
without manually(!) converting all of them?
If it matters, I'm a Mac user with OSX 10.4.4 and also will be needing
to use it on my laptop with a newer operating system.
Thanks!
Jackie
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