FP5 file (FileMaker pro 5) - how to convert to Excel?

[Felix Atagong]

I found a 6 MB FP5 file on a zip drive, but I don't have the program and don't want to purchase it just to watch old data.

Is there any way I can import into Excel or convert to Excel or text or DBF or whatever? (I did a Google but couldn't find anything for free).

 

[XL-Dennis]

Felix,

To You have access to the ODBC driver for FileMaker?

 

[Felix Atagong]

No. (I don't suppose it comes for free with Excel2000 or with Win XP)

 

[Norie]

Felix

There are plenty of sites on the web where you can download ODBC drivers.

 

[XL-Dennis]

Hi Felix,

As far as I know the ODBC Driver for FileMaker is only available with their database.

One solution is to download a trial-version and either view it in the trial-version or export the data to Excel:

http://www.filemaker.com/support/downloads/index.html

 

[Felix Atagong]

Well, I have found a FileMakerPro 5 executable (don't ask!) but guess what, the export button is greyed out on that demo version...

And I fear I will have to convert the FP5 files first in order to view it with the most recent FilemakerPro, if the convert function works of course with a demo... (sigh)

 

[XL-Dennis]

Felix,

Can You access the FM-database through MS Query?

 

[Felix Atagong]

I didn't even try that, but no it doesn't work as it asks for the correct drivers.
Doesn't work with other drivers either.

 

[XL-Dennis]

Felix,

Perhaps some other member who's reading this thread and who also have a valid license for FileMaker can help You out.