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User profile for user: Dr Sam S
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Relational Database

I am looking for a good, or acceptable relational database for the iPad. I have tried Bento and it is not it. I want something that allows me to develop the tables/forms, etc. on the iMac and them send the developed application to the iPad. I am Bullseye Target shooter and the iPad seems like the perfect tool to take to the range and log my scores. Problem is that everything out there so far is no help. I tried Numbers, but the developed sheet on the iMac does not transfer with format to the iPad.

Anyone know of a RDatabase App out there?

Sam

iPad, iPhone OS 3.1.3, iMac, iPhone, iPod, Macbook

Posted on Apr 8, 2010 12:09 PM

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User profile for user: Craig Brady
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Posted on Apr 8, 2010 12:56 PM

You might want to take a look at HanDBase in the app store. It looks like it might meet your needs. I have not tried this software myself though.
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User profile for user: jaxjason
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Apr 8, 2010 1:08 PM in response to Dr Sam S

How complicated is this that you require a RD for recording scores? Numbers should be able to handle this. I have already developed far more complex workbooks on ipad numbers. Is there a certain feature or requirement that it doesn't meet? It sounds like the only problem was formatting, which is limited, but not a show stopper for recording rows of information.

Jason
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Apr 9, 2010 6:57 AM in response to jaxjason

Well I have 5 Target Pistols. I will use any 3 during a 2700 match. I would like to track scores and shots to each pistol and match conditions. It is a bit more complicated than summing rows and columns. There are variables of Climate, Wind, and Altitude that are considered with each shot. Also, the cartridge itself, grains of powder, type of powder, grains of the bullet, muzzle fps, etc. All of these would reside in separate tables and then be called by pull down for the score sheet. The only way I know how to do this is a RD.

Sam
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Apr 9, 2010 1:29 PM in response to Dr Sam S

Ok, now I get it. yeah a RD is your best condidate, however I do not know of any ipad ready apps that would qualify for your complexity.

Are your individual lists static? i.e. are you always adding more kinds of cartridges or number of grains?

I will keep thinking about it, but I hope others that have tried RD's on iphone might give us direction.

Jason
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Apr 13, 2010 10:41 AM in response to jaxjason

I might have the answer. There seems to be am app out there called FMsomething or other that will download FileMaker files and all use ont he iPad. It is very new for the iPad and reports are not that good. I'll continue to develop my application on the Desktop in FileMaker and hope they get the app fixed. This may be the answer.
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May 9, 2010 10:41 AM in response to dwb

OK, HandBase has just released for the iPad. I used to work with this database long ago when I was on the dark side and carried a Dell Axim. It is not the same program that is offered for the PC, however the guys at HandBase say they are going to spend more time on the program for the iPad and other Apple products.
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