database about publishing projects in FileMaker

Hi. Designing FIleMaker Pro data bases is my passion. Check sample data base

This looks like a straight-forward single-table database, with perhaps some ancillary tables to hold the names of entities that populate the drop-down lists. It shouldn't take long at all to put together the basic structure, data entry layouts, and the reports you list - but it is a little more involved than the $250 budget you've set. I've built many databases like this and have many years experience with Filemaker. Please see the attached private message for a few more thoughts about your project and more on my qualifications.

Hi, I'm sorry but I can't stay in your budget. We'll be glad to delve into if you are still interested. Kind regards, Mike

it looks OK from the attached file.

Hi there, I was really excited to see your project. It's well specified and exactly the sort of thing I love working on. I have been developing Filemaker Pro systems in the publishing industry for over four years. The main project I work on is a very close match to your requirements, including bibliographic information, production costs, sales royalties and workflow tracking. I'm really keen to work with you and I am confident I could deliver the project within 4 weeks, but the budget you have put seems unrealistic, considering that this will be a comprehensive system. I would say a fair price would be around $1500AUD for the system design. To quote for historical data entry I would need: 1) The number of titles that need to be entered 2) Sample files showing the format the data is currently in. I'd really like to discuss this further with you, as I particularly enjoy working on publishing projects, so please get in touch if you think we could work together. If budget is a serious issue, we could start from a less complex system, which would be cheaper, and add to it over time if that would help. Looking forward to hearing from you. All the best, Alec

Software Engineer with over 20 years professional experience specializing in relational database design and development. Well versed and expert level with WordPress systems and FileMaker custom builds. (I also think this would be an excellent candidate for a LAMP project using PHP and mySQL instead of using the limted FileMaker as your medium. Contact me for more info...I can do either to your requirements) I have designed custom software for Harcourt and McMillan Publishing companies over the years and worked in the Harcourt IT department for many years. I look forward to hearing from you...

Hello, We are now Platinum Filemaker developers, and have been developing great systems for many years. This is a very rough estimation, and the price could either increase or decrease depending on a thorough understanding of what is required. Many Thanks