Comments on: Comparing software

By: Christine DeCamp

Christine DeCamp — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:47:24 +0000

Tina & Michael, I have been looking for the right software for a while. I just went through Flick! to check it out–much of the info is more detailed than I need, however the mailing list part is my numero uno priority at this point. It was hard to tell on the example, but can you tell me—-does it print out a snail mail list? Can you send out a group email? To how many? Is the mailing list part of it easy to set up and use? Thanks for any help. Christine

By: Susie Monday

Susie Monday — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:36:02 +0000

For Mac users only: I just upgraded to Leopard, and bought BENTO (only $49), a Filemaker Pro based little bit of magic that supports creating custom databases, with easy links to my contacts list for collectors and galleries, links to any files I want to include, all the info about the work and a running list of exhibition venues, as well as collector info. I used the INVENTORY template to start with and easily made it my own. It took me only one session at the Apple Genius Bar to be pretty fluent on the program, and the support materials are clear, too.

By: Robin Maria Pedrero

Robin Maria Pedrero — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:28:28 +0000

I have only called on tech support once in the four years I have databased with Working Artist, however I do not use every facet of the program, hopefully the transition will be smooth. I like that painting Nancy!

By: Michael Lynn Adams

Michael Lynn Adams — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:49:03 +0000

I created a database in FileMaker Pro that worked OK. Then I found Flick! and switched. It isn’t perfect but for archiving and tracking my paintings plus maintaining my prospect/contact list it has worked very nicely.

By: Tina Mammoser

Tina Mammoser — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:32:43 +0000

Well, you know my answer. Flick. http://www.arawak.com.au