Frequently asked Questions
Frequently asked Questions
Is NorthStarDb 2 open source?
No, NorthStarDb 2 runs inside FileMaker Pro which is a a commercial product. FileMaker is not open source so a large part of what makes up NorthStarDb is not open source. Some portions of NorthStarDb 2 can be modified and as such those portions could be perhaps considered open source.
Is NorthStarDB a non-profit? NorthStarDb is not currently a 501-C3. It is at present a project of Clif Graves Consulting. We are exploring options for NorthStarDb becoming a non-profit.
Can I run NorthStarDb 2 without FileMaker Pro?
No, NorthStarDb 2 is what is called a FileMaker solution. It requires at least one copy of FileMaker Pro to be used.
What version of FileMaker do I need to run NorthStarDb 2?
NorthStarDb 2 was primarily written using FileMaker 10. NorthStarDb 2 will work as expected with FileMaker 8.5 and up. (FileMaker 8.0 may work in general but is not recommended).
Can I modify NorthStarDb 2
The primary file “NorthStarDb2” is a closed file and not subject to modification. The “NorthStarDb2Custom” file is open to modification and is intended to allow users to create custom reports and other additions to NorthStarDb.
Can more than one person use NorthStarDb 2 at the same time over a network?
NorthStarDb 2 supports FileMaker Pro peer-to-peer networking for 1 to 4 users on a local area network. Larger network configurations of 250 simultaneous users or more when using FileMaker Server or FileMaker Advanced server with copies of FileMaker Pro.
Can NorthStarDb 2 be shared over the web?
Mostly no. NorthStarDb 2 does not support FileMaker Instant Web Publishing. NorthStarDb 2 can be shared using citrix, vpn, or some remote desktop applications but NorthStarDb 2 is primarily designed for use on a single desktop or on a local area network.
Is NorthStarDb 2 free?
There is no cost to download and use the NorthStarDb 2 files. To run it you will need a copy of FileMaker which is not free. You may need consulting assistance to configure your copy of NorthStarDb, create custom reports, or import existing data into NorthStarDb 2. As you would expect none of that is free.