filePro is a proprietary DBMS and RAD system originally developed by Howard Wolowitz as The Electric File Clerk in 1978. He licensed it to Tandy Corporation in 1979 who first published it in 1980 as Profile II.
Although there was a Profile for the TRS-80 model I, model III and model IV, these were unrelated programs. Today's filePro started out on the Model II and was first released by Tandy as "Profile II". After passing through several owners, the code is currently the property of fPTechnologies, Inc.
A Robust, Cross Platform 4GL Database Development and Management System with exciting new features. It is a perfect choice for small to medium-sized businesses who need a customizable and powerful database package.
The product no longer ships with a printed user manual; however, there is a manual available online at fpTech's website. As well, there is a single third-party full reference book available, written by the late Stuart Werner of STN[1] along with a single third-party quick-reference guide written by Laura Brody (former programmer) and Ken Brody (senior programmer of filePro) "Laura's filePro Quick Reference Guide for v5.0, " .[citation needed] Laura and Ken Brody also published 5 issues of the "filePro Developer's Journal" [2]
Profile 16 is released for the TRS-80 Model 16 running Xenix.
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Profile 16 Plus is released.
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filePro 16 and filePro 16 Plus are released by The small Computer Company for non-Tandy computers. (Profile was a trademark licensed by Tandy.)
1986
Version 3.0 released for both filePro 16 and filePro 16 Plus. This was the last version for the non-Plus filePro 16. Further versions also dropped the 16 part of the name.
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filePro Plus Version 4.0 released.
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The small Computer Company is bought by another company (Athena Investment Group), and becomes a subsidiary of that company. Over the next years, the parent company itself changes hands several times.
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Version 4.5 released.
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Version 4.8 released.
1998
fPTechnologies, Inc. is founded by the filePro employees, and buys the rights to filePro.
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Version 5.0 released.
2006
Version 5.6 released.
2009
Reorganized and renamed fP Technologies of Ohio, Inc.
Futureedit
While there is an fpGUI add-on for GUI-based access, filePro is still primarily character-based, which some users[who?] assert makes for faster and more efficient data entry.
There are several people[who?] who have created XML and SQL bridges that allow cross-communication with legacy systems.[citation needed]
Database Featuresedit
Strengthsedit
Fast data lookups
Short learning curve (for programmers, user experience is software dependent).
Data entry system allows for quick familiarity with keyboard shortcuts, and as such, typists do not have to rely on mouse acquisition
Provides version updates and bug releases for operating systems for more than a decade[3]
Ability to create PDF outputs and reports automatically. (filePro version 5.8)
Excellent for performing data imports and data manipulation.
Able to connect to MySQL and utilize the power of filePro to read / write / report data from MySQL data. (Linux filePro 5.7 and higher)
Data Encryption at field and table level. (filePro 5.8.00.03)
Multi Platform - applications created on one operating system can be converted to other platforms easily. (Support for: Windows (32 and 64 Bit), SCO Openserver Unix/Unixware, Linux (32 and 64 Bit), Sun, HP-UX, IBM AIX, IBM eServer iSeries Linux and FreeBSD (64 Bit))
26 Available Automatic Indexes with 10 Demand Index options
Mathematical Precision - 16 Places to left. 8 places to right of decimal.
Weaknessesedit
fP SQL support is read-only[4] ( fP SQL Query and Report Generator )
The Big Bang Theory pays homage to one of the founding partners of the small Computer Company by naming one of the characters "Howard Wolowitz". (Showrunner Bill Prady was a business partner of Wolowitz's at one time; the actual Wolowitz has appeared in a cameo on the show.)
Referencesedit
^Werner, Stuart L. (January 1999). Stn, Inc. Presents Filepro Plus Developer's Reference: Includes Filepro Version 4.8 (3rd ed.). Stn Inc. ISBN978-0-9660696-1-7. OL 11739050M.
^"Hudson Valley Computer Associates, Inc. - filePro Developer's Journal". www.hvcomputer.com. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
^. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
^. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
^. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
External linksedit
fPTechnologies Official Site
filePro Developer's mailing list
Training Options
Contact Informationedit
Phone: (800) 847-4740
April 12, 2024
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The neutrality of this article is disputed Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met March 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message filePro is a proprietary DBMS and RAD system originally developed by Howard Wolowitz as The Electric File Clerk in 1978 He licensed it to Tandy Corporation in 1979 who first published it in 1980 as Profile II Although there was a Profile for the TRS 80 model I model III and model IV these were unrelated programs Today s filePro started out on the Model II and was first released by Tandy as Profile II After passing through several owners the code is currently the property of fPTechnologies Inc Contents 1 Current status 2 History 3 Future 4 Database Features 4 1 Strengths 4 2 Weaknesses 5 Trivia 6 References 7 External links 8 Contact InformationCurrent status editA Robust Cross Platform 4GL Database Development and Management System with exciting new features It is a perfect choice for small to medium sized businesses who need a customizable and powerful database package The product no longer ships with a printed user manual however there is a manual available online at fpTech s website As well there is a single third party full reference book available written by the late Stuart Werner of STN 1 along with a single third party quick reference guide written by Laura Brody former programmer and Ken Brody senior programmer of filePro Laura s filePro Quick Reference Guide for v5 0 citation needed Laura and Ken Brody also published 5 issues of the filePro Developer s Journal 2 There are several filePro resources available online including a user maintained mailing list for more information visit http lists celestial com mailman listinfo filepro listHistory editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items August 2008 1978 Howard Wolowitz develops Electric File Clerk for the TRS 80 Model II 1979 The small Computer Company is founded 1980 Tandy Corporation publishes it as Profile II Profile II Plus is released 1983 Profile 16 is released for the TRS 80 Model 16 running Xenix Profile 16 Plus is released filePro 16 and filePro 16 Plus are released by The small Computer Company for non Tandy computers Profile was a trademark licensed by Tandy 1986 Version 3 0 released for both filePro 16 and filePro 16 Plus This was the last version for the non Plus filePro 16 Further versions also dropped the 16 part of the name filePro Plus Version 4 0 released The small Computer Company is bought by another company Athena Investment Group and becomes a subsidiary of that company Over the next years the parent company itself changes hands several times Version 4 5 released Version 4 8 released 1998 fPTechnologies Inc is founded by the filePro employees and buys the rights to filePro Version 5 0 released 2006 Version 5 6 released 2009 Reorganized and renamed fP Technologies of Ohio Inc Future editWhile there is an fpGUI add on for GUI based access filePro is still primarily character based which some users who assert makes for faster and more efficient data entry There are several people who who have created XML and SQL bridges that allow cross communication with legacy systems citation needed Database Features editStrengths edit Fast data lookups Short learning curve for programmers user experience is software dependent Data entry system allows for quick familiarity with keyboard shortcuts and as such typists do not have to rely on mouse acquisition Provides version updates and bug releases for operating systems for more than a decade 3 Ability to create PDF outputs and reports automatically filePro version 5 8 Excellent for performing data imports and data manipulation Able to connect to MySQL and utilize the power of filePro to read write report data from MySQL data Linux filePro 5 7 and higher Dual write capabilities Redundant mirror backup filePro 5 8 01 03 Data Encryption at field and table level filePro 5 8 00 03 Multi Platform applications created on one operating system can be converted to other platforms easily Support for Windows 32 and 64 Bit SCO Openserver Unix Unixware Linux 32 and 64 Bit Sun HP UX IBM AIX IBM eServer iSeries Linux and FreeBSD 64 Bit 26 Available Automatic Indexes with 10 Demand Index options Mathematical Precision 16 Places to left 8 places to right of decimal Weaknesses edit fP SQL support is read only 4 fP SQL Query and Report Generator Only supports 24 lines of 80 characters Maximum print width of 255 characters per line 5 Trivia editThe Big Bang Theory pays homage to one of the founding partners of the small Computer Company by naming one of the characters Howard Wolowitz Showrunner Bill Prady was a business partner of Wolowitz s at one time the actual Wolowitz has appeared in a cameo on the show References edit Werner Stuart L January 1999 Stn Inc Presents Filepro Plus Developer s Reference Includes Filepro Version 4 8 3rd ed Stn Inc ISBN 978 0 9660696 1 7 OL 11739050M Hudson Valley Computer Associates Inc filePro Developer s Journal www hvcomputer com Retrieved 2024 03 06 FP Technologies Products filePro Plus 5 7 Archived from the original on 2011 07 11 Retrieved 2010 01 16 FP Technologies Products fP SQL Archived from the original on 2011 07 11 Retrieved 2010 01 16 FP Technologies Products filePro Plus 5 7 Archived from the original on 2011 07 11 Retrieved 2010 01 16 External links editfPTechnologies Official Site filePro Developer s mailing list Training OptionsContact Information editPhone 800 847 4740 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title FilePro amp oldid 1212114166, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
